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From: Richard Crowe; I have started to restore a 69/912 and you web site has been a lot of help and would like to become a member. Thank you Richard Crowe

From: David W. Murray; What a great site and club.  I will be joining the club later this week.  I have just purchased my first 912, but not my first Porsche.  I will be doing a full restoration on my car and documenting it on the web for others to view.  Hopefully I'll get lots of feedback, as this is the first Porsche I have  restored and I'm sure I will need some help down the road!   My website is www.myporsche912.com   Thanks,  David W. Murray

From: John Dixon ; Keep up the good work. The site is very well done and the constant updates are appreciated. Thanks, 

From: James Flint ; Thanks for the heads up!
keep up the good work! Thanks again for your great site! james flint 1966 912 owner

From: Greg Reitz; My 912 sold last weekend. We owned it for 33 years, so it was hard to see it go, but we found a great new owner through your site which made it much easier to let go. We didn't even have to advertise anywhere else! Thank you for your service. - Greg

From: Shailesh Trivedi; Hi, my name is Shailesh Trivedi and I had my 912 posted for sale on your site. It was a black 912 in San Diego. The buyer found me on your site, and I got most of my interest from the registry, thank you for your wonderful site. Thank You, +Shailesh

From: Steve Drabant ; 1967 912, Hi Rick, thanks for having such a great site...  steve.

From: Bill Souligny ; Thanks for listing my vehicle on your website. I sold my 1976 912E VIN 9126001642 to a man from Arizona. I very much appreciate your courtesy and assistance with posting my ad (with its many changes!!). Regards, William Souligny, Minden, NV

From: Tim Dickens ; Re: 1969 912 coupe of Tim Dickens, it was sold immediately, thank you for your website, it found a very good home.

From:Ollie Farrell; ; Hi I have just taken delivery of a 1966 912 to Dublin, Ireland from California. I sourced the car through my brother in law in LA.The car is white (originally red) vin number 453776. It has also had a paint job and an engine rebuild, new carpet and the dash has been recovered.  As far as I know there are only 4 912 in the republic of Ireland.  I have found the 912 registry to be a fantastic site for info keep up the good work.

From: Larry Weiss; ; Hi there. I wanted to let you know that I just sold my '69 Targa from having it posted on your web site. Thanks so much for allowing me the opportunity to post the listing!  Larry Weiss

From: Brian Reynolds; ; thanks for doing a good job on your web site, i still surf this location. brian reynolds

From: Mark Adams; 912E, Texas, USA; Hey Rick, Thanks for the reply!  I think the whole 912 Registry site is awesome. You have really put together something nice. I look forward to getting involved with more people such as yourself. Thanks again!!  Mark Adams, VIN # 520

From: tim moran; ; I am looking for a lost porsche fanatic buddy of mine. ...Roger Katz of Los Angeles. Was teaching high school in L.A. about 13 years ago. Parents lived near Greek Theater and his father ran a truck stop 76 station in downtown L.A. He's around 50 now and we both owned several 914 and K.Ghias back then in late 80's. "Fly" (as he liked to be called) also owned several 356 cars and worked for Redline back then (they sold webers carb kits) before he started teaching. Any one who can help locating my long lost runnin' bud will be blessed for sure! pass it along thanks.  Tim Moran....1969 912 Targa owner res0y3nw@verizon.net , 
(he's not currently a registered 912 owner ... could he have lost his mind?
or what?)

From: Doros Dorotheou; ; I am a Porsche enthusiast currently living in Cyprus and I tracked down a few 912s in the US which I am considering purchasing. Can you please advise on what I should be looking for. I want an original car as possible. Is there a list of things I should be asking the owner? Where can I match serial and engine numbers? Can I have it inspected by someone in the US?  Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.  Regards, D.Dorotheou

From: Ann Patterson; Washington, USA, 1976 912E; thanks you have already made owning easier..thanks

From: WARREN FLEARL; Hi Rick: This is Warren Flearl in Omaha, I own a 1976 912E #1905. -Thank You for the great web resource for the 912 owners to use. Happy Easter, Warren Flearl

From: Bill Lodwick; 1967 Coupe; Thanks for a great web site! You have saved me already. Thanks to you I got my Porsche fired up.  Take care, Bill

From: John D. George;  Silver 356B, Chattanooga Tennessee; Excellent Website- Very Informative

From: Reed Lombard;  '65 912, Ruby Red, CA USA;  Thanks for the great site!

From: Jim McCarthy; '68 912; Love the site.  

From: Jeroen De Backer; Subject: Formidable!  Ce site est formidable !!

From: John Schiavone; 1969 912  I just bought the car and can't believe how good this site (and the car) is -- keep up the good work! 

From: Greg Swiercz;  Brantford, Ontario Canada. Great Site!!!!!

From: Rich Gubanich;  My wife, Susie, and I have a 912E registered on your BBS. Thank you in advance sir for your time and trouble. And as always, thank you for a great BBS in support of the 912. Rich Gubanich, Delmont, Pa.

From: Jim M. Larkin;  Nice job on the site it is a helpfull resource in the restoration of my Porsche!!!

From: Scott Thomas;  Hey guys & gals, GREAT WEBSITE!!!!!
'66 912, photo in Oklahoma - now living in CT."  I sought out and bought my 912 only after finding your website. I had great luck with finding parts, info and advice from the people that I have met thru your website.  Thank you, for the favor & for the wonderful website!  Scott Thomas

From: Adam Back;  Thanks again for the wonderful web site, I'm sure that it's having a profound impact on 912 owners everywhere, I know that it has been helpful and a continuous source of inspiration to me.

From: Tim;  Hello, After a lot of contemplation and after thought on our part, my family and I have decided to hold onto our 912 and try to keep it as long as possible, it's a really great car and we all love it so much.
I really enjoy this website and all the info I've have acquired about 912's from it. We've only had our 912 for a short time and we've thought about registering our car with your site which maybe we'll do now that we'll be keeping it.  Thank you for your time.  Tim

From: Dennis Gibson;  Thanks for the forum and great site. ….Dennis Gibson

From: Scott.Douglas;  Subject: Site Look.  Rick, The new 'look' is great! Scott, '66 Coupe

From: Adam Wilson; You guys have a great site!!! Keep up the good work, if it were not for this site I don't think 912 throughout the world would be this united!!!!  Thanks!!!

From: freeohio Motorsports;  I am considering the purchase of a 912 in Southern California and was hoping for a reference for a shop to perform a diagnostic. The car could be in in Santa Ana or Huntington Beach. Great site. Thanks! James

From: Philip B. Tachella; 1969 912 Targa, Hard Window; Great site, keep up the good work.

From: Taino Flores; Hello there I'm Ty. To the administrator of the 912 registry, great SITE. What can I do to help?  thanx, Ty [Webmeister note to everybody: Helping organize a local 912 owners event is a great help :-) ]

From: Craig Pierce;   Covina, CA USA; 912 built in 66 as a 67 model year; Having a great time - your site has been a big help!  Thanks, Craig Pierce

From: Malm, Robert; I just wanted to let members know that the John Doe 912 has been identified. Thanks to webmeister Rick Becker and Alan Butler from Porsche Cars North America, the vehicle has been identified as a 1967 "Kaffe Braun" 912 originally delivered to Los Angeles. The VIN on the car is 355556 and is registered to a Concord resident who recently moved (or disappeared) to the Atlanta area. The car is not stolen and I have not been able to contact the owner as to why he removed the VIN from his car. As I suspected, the last 3 digits of the VIN are stamped on the inside of both doors. Doors were hand fitted to the body during the assembly process and this was Porsches' method
for making sure the correct fitting doors were hung on the correct body.  Incidentally the car is now for sale through a lien placed on the vehicle by the tow company. Please contact Tiffany at Atco Tow (925) 827-1869 if you have an interest in the vehicle. Don't send this car to the crusher!

[previous message: From: Malm, Robert; My name is Robert Malm. I am a police officer and traffic/auto theft investigator with the Concord Police Department in Concord, California.  Recently our agency towed an abandoned Porsche. The vehicle has been stripped of the engine, transmission and interior. I am unable to determine the identify of this vehicle because all of the identification numbers and plates have been removed. I was hoping members of your organization might assist me in identifying this vehicle.
This is what I know about the car:
1. It appears to be a 1967 Porsche 912 coupe. I base this assumption on the lack of side marker lights and a model emblem that was on the center of the engine cover below the air intake grill. The engine mounts are in the center of each side of the engine compartment. There is no provision for a dry sump oil tank under the right rear fender. The vehicle appears to have been stored outdoors for many years.
2. The metal identification plate on the right front of the trunk compartment is pried off and missing. The numbers stamped into the body behind the right side of the spare tire wheel have been ground off. The square data plate on the left door hinge area has been removed. High gloss dark brown paint is visible under where these plates were. The car was painted light yellow and the car is now off white in color. The car has no license plates or identification papers in the glove compartment. Sheet metal patches have been welded into both sides of the floor pans. 
3. The car is equipped with medium brown vinyl upholstery. The upholstery is missing from the left door. The numbers "556" is stamped into the center of the left interior door frame. 
4. I made an educated guess that 556 is the last three numbers of the VIN presumably because Porsche engineers wanted to match the doors to specific vehicles. 
5. I studied your records and determined 1967 912's were made at both the Karmann and Porsche factories. I determined there could be seven combinations of VIN's that end in 556. Those VIN's are 461556, 462556, 355556, 458556, 459556, 460556 and 354556.
6. Using police information data bases, I determined these VIN's show no reports of theft.
7. I also decided to check the VIN's of 1966 Porsche 912's. One of the numbers I checked was 352556. This VIN is listed as stolen out of Los Angeles on 3-19-77. According to records, this car was green and has never been recovered. LAPD records show this vehicle to a 1967 model. I now appear to be at a dead-end. Can anyone help me identify this car? I have taken digital photos of the car but I cannot send them from the terminal I am now using. I will try to send them through my home computer.
My e-mail is robertm@cpd.ci.concord.ca.us
My work phone is (925) 671-3265 and voice mail (925) 671-3311 x4257]

From: Trudie Butler; Hi, I have a "For sale" ad for my 912 on your website. Could you please remove as I have sold my 912 now. It's a sad day, but I vow to own another classic Porsche when time and money premits. The most enjoyable car ownership I have had.  I actual had 3 people contact me from seeing the car on the 912 registry. I've also pointed the new owner towards the website. We work together, so I'll get to see my old 912 most days, and still get to drive her every so often.  I'll keep on checking the site, never now when another one tempts. Best, Iain Butler

From: Christopher Hicks;  912registry and the 356registry ROCK. Great Site. ....  I will be sending you a check for some gear.  Christopher Hicks

From: Adam Back;  ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE WEB PAGE....  THANKS FOR A GREAT PAGE, ADAM BACK

From: Larry Thomas;  I just found your great web site. It seems the poor 912 does not get the attention or respect the other models in the Porsche product line receive.  Up until now I have used the 356 registry for engine information and the "early911sregistery.org" for body and suspension information. I have owned a 1972 911S Targa for about 12 years. I also own two 1969 912 coupes. sunroof coupe (VIN0588) /and a 1969 coupe(VIN#2936)

From: Carlos Musquez; First let me say thank you for letting me participate in your effort to preserve the soul of the 912. I am honored to have my beloved 912 on your site. Like I said before these cars a pleasure to drive and own. I have developed a deep rooted passion for Porsche motor cars and hope to pass that passion on to my family and friends.
I have found your site to be not only informative and entertaining but also inspiring. There is nothing more rewarding than sharing your interest with others. Passing on tips and sharing stories. This is what it is all about. Preserving that feeling that I am sure that Ferry Porsche and his father felt. 
Keep up the great work.
Cheers to you.
Carlos

From: Wyatt; JA friend has a 68 targa. I'm looking at it with intentions to buy and restore. Rebuilt engine, sitting for a while, some rust. He wants $4000.  It really needs striped down and rust repaired. Good Price ?  Secondly, It has a plate ( right front inside the trunk ) that has german labeling on it. Does this mean anything ? thanx, Wyatt

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