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What were the original specifications for my 912/ 912E? Porsche Cars North America offers a Certificate of Authentiticy through their Customer Committment Headquarters. Their advertisement in the January 1997 Porsche Club of America Panorama states in part: "...you can document this timelessness by having you Porsche's original factory kardex specifications retrieved from the archives in Ludwigsburg and printed on a genuine certificate of authenticity. Each certificate is suitable for framing and provides an owner with valuble restoration and resale information. Certificates of Autenticity can be purchased by sending a check or money order for $30 (please include proof of ownership) to Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Customer Committment Headquarters.... Please allow 6-12 weeks for research and delivery". Note: Porsche NA has recently announced the relocation of their Reno headquarters, to confirm the United States mailing address call 1/800-PORSCHE for more info. Where can I obtain detailed restoration information? Numerous books and manuals are available for restoration reference. One outstanding example is Dr. Brett Johnson's The 911 and 912 Porsche-A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity Volume 1 (1964-1973); and for 912E owners, Mark S. Haab's The 911, 912E and 930 Porsche Volume 2 (1974-1989), Beeman Jorgensen, Inc. publishers. A great help in restoration is the Porsche factory Spare Parts books. Copies are available for purchase. These books lists and illustrates parts for the entire car, plus shows the relationship between parts. Part numbers are cross-referenced to illustrations, making ordering of replacement parts much easier. What is the estimated value of my 912? Check the Valuation page. What's it like to repaint a 912? Visit the Paint Shop! Want to prevent rust in your 912? Click to read 912 owner comments! Need to restore your 912 upholstery? Click to read 912 owner experiences. 912 Owners Restoration Postings - Following are posting from owners. To read the most recent 912 enthusiasts' comments, go to the InterActive! page. Webmeister: Jeanette Ahlgren managed to find a mint '68 dashboard...as noted below From: JMAhlgren; JMAhlgren@aol.com; Good morning Rick! There's a place in Grants Pass (OR) that recovers dashes. This place has been recommended by Jim Pasha to recover my '78 924's dash. I will be going through with this, and Jim has offered to install it (and take pictures). This will be an article probably for Excellence mag. I will let you know how the re-covered dash compares to a OEM, as the '80 931S's dash is still uncracked. The place is "Just Dashes", if you want to go ahead and get a quote. I have NO idea WHY the guy sold us such a beautiful '68 dash, as they are so rare. He could have gotten three times the price we paid, but then, this is Nemo's world, and this little car is quite magical. Also, what Nemo wants, Nemo gets. We have learned! Jeanette From: Rose, Revis PO; RRose@d11.uscg.mil; To: "'Michaelis, Stanley; From: GEORGE PRICE; PRICEG4@lakehurst.navy.mil; I have a 66 912 I am trying to restore, unlike my 944 I need info. Is there a dash cover available for a 66, is the dash the same as a 69, what interior parts are interchangeable ect. What year do the front calipers interchange with. Any info on front shock replacement. Can anyone help me with info on welding in floor pans and rockers, how to jack the car to prevent buckling, do you do the floors first or the inner and outer rockers, how to get the headlight buckets out. Are there any kits to replace the generator with an alternator, any kit to replace the oil filter with a screw on, any kits to replace points with electronic. Any and all info would be appreciated. Please replie to priceg4@lakehurst.navy.mil From: ; jarusso@CCGATE.HAC.COM; Hi, I have a tip which I
hope will be helpful to some of the registry members who are new to Porsche ownership: I
have noticed quite a few references to the high price of parts for all of your 912s, and
suggest this: SHOP AROUND! From: Brian Minto; mintob@cadvision.com; I have visited the 912 Page many times and have always come away thinking the session was worthwhile. As to your question re: heater, I am hard pressed to give you a straight answer. The car had a Wabasto gas heater in it that absolutely refused to work after seeing several "experts", so I bought entire replacement heater from Rich Lambert, also on your listing.....I took one mixture pump to a rewinder, along with better of the two fuel pumps. Nothing has returned yet. The exhaust system was brand new when I bought the car but exhaust- related heater was not connected and, in fact was missing many small items, so I began buying parts as they showed up in manuals and parts lists. I thought that I now had all missing parts but after just crawling under again a few minutes ago, I am again confused. I realized that I only had two cable sheaths going back from tunnel so I had assumed that I needed an additional Y cable and interior cable but lo and behold, instead of Y sheaths for dual heater cables (flapper box and control box on eac side) as I had expected, there are only single cable sheaths on each side (actually in pretty good shape attached to flapper boxes an no way to attach my new heater control boxes. So now I seem to need another Y sheath ($90) to go along with $200 worth of stuff last week, $160 the week before, Rich's $100 worth of stuff....... and two service bills totalling $350 which produced no positive results. Euro? US? I would say that it was Euro-equipped originally, that this was removed for some reason and is in transition to US-type, by default - due to parts availability. The Wabasto is also still missing a good muffler. That should be an interesting hunt. I will again mention your site to other local 912 owners at next local Porsche Club meeting. There are about a dozen 912-owner members. Thanks for the note and keep up the good work. From: Revis Rose, PO; RRose@d11.uscg.mil; Just checking in to info everyone
on how the restoration is going. As you may remember, in my e-mail of 23 Feb 98 I ran into
a bit of a snag. Well, I am back at work on the front-end of my 912. I've been spending so
much time on this car my wife is getting jealous. I think she is calling it
"Monica" or something to that effect. Anyway, that new front suspension pan was
cut out of my car, leaving a rather large hole. I located a front substructure, that will
replace the old one, which will be cut off next week. From: Jim Boucher; Fri, 06 Mar 1998; Boogieman@kconline.com; Hi Guys! I seem to have a
problem I hope some one can shed some "light" on. From: Revis Rose, PO; RRose@d11.uscg.mil; I've reached the point of asking what's it worth. After cutting out the suspension pan and installing the new one, there is a problem. It appears that the front sub-frame was twisted and when I welded in the pan I set the twist. When the hood is closed there is a 1 inch gap between it and the trunk frame on the drivers side. Options: 1. Take it to a good frame shop. $$$$$$ 2. Weld in a used front clip. $250.00 + S-Met. 3 Undo almost all of my work straighten it my self. $???? What is a stock 1966 912 worth, in good straight condition? The state of California says for tax purposes it's worth $4,100.00. Assuming I'll never get my money out of this thing. Would building a customized 912 (i.e. 76 912 front end w/ 911R flairs and rear bumpers) be a crime? Your input would be appreciated. V/R, Revis Webmeister $.02: check the Restoration page for a few
places that give Porsche valuations...as to From: Rose, Revis PO; RRose@d11.uscg.mil; Ref: My 912 Project. This project is coming along well. The rusted sheet metal in the trunk has been cut out. The new sheet metal has been fitted and tack wielded in place. The engine rebuild is still in the disassembly stage. The heads are at the Maestro's (they were in bad shape) and I got the pistons (86mm CR 9.25:1) from Shasta Design in Lake Head, CA. I'm splitting the cases this week, I already know that the No. 2 Rod Bearing is shot, and the crank will need to be turned. Keep the 912 Faith! Revis Rose From: Jim Boucher; boogieman@kconline.com; Hay 912 fans, I need some help with the replacement of the Targa bar seal. I need to know how to remove the "funnel" part on the targa bar that receives the pins on the rear of the targa top. I am assuming these "funnels" have to be removed to get the seal in. There seems to be 2 other holes one on ether side of the "funnels", what are they for? Were they to mount a plate that would protect the rubber from damage as you miss the funnel with the pin? If so would anybody know what they look like or maybe where I might get them? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, The Boogieman, '68 912 Targa From: Burt116; Burt116@aol.com; Subj: Re: 912 Horn Grills from John Flacey- According to my research on the subject a few years ago: 1. 1968 horn Grilles differed from prior years and also the 1969 version as well. 2. I had tried all the standard distributors of Porsche parts, including Stoddard; and several of the lesser know purveyors of hard to find parts. I was told it was NLA in all instances. (perhaps that has changed lately?) 3. Johnson's Book on Restoration of 911/912 vintage year models indeed alludes to those recognized differences (as I recall). 4. A local Rechromer I consulted stated that it would be VERY costly in terms of labor to remove the metal pits and rechrome the part and felt it would not end up as a suitable finished product (Hard to get in between the louvres) & must be done by hand work. 5. Never heard of a Wire Laser for replication of a metal part.....will try to check it out.....though the cost might prove prohibitive. Appreciate your response, Burt Davis From: Susan Harris; Allegro6@ix.netcom.com; '76 912E; Hello again, I
contacted Porsche North America yesterday regarding the Certificate of Authenticity
and wanted you to know that the address you have listed is correct. With a couple of
additions, he gave me the following address: From: Revis Rose, PO; RRose@d11.uscg.mil; Just passing on info I've been
able to find. In my search for replacement body panels, I've come across some sources. For
floor and trunk pans I found that Restoration Design in Eaton Rapids, Michigan (517)
663-4545. I was very impresses with the trunk support, I bought. It's galvanized, and
maybe it will last a little longer. Also if your doing any restoration project, give
Eastwood Co. a call at 1-800-345-1178. Their catalog is full of very useful tools and
equipment. Their Website: www.eastwoodco.com. The
project is progressing slowly, the heads are in the shop. The cylinders (cast iron, can
you say big bore kit) are in good condition. From: Mark Alan Selleck; glassimpressions@pipeline.com; '68 Targa; I'm looking for a source for the CORRECT felt strip that lines the DOOR rear window channel in a '68 Targa. This felt is different from earlier "early" cars because of the addition of a nylon glide to the rear end of the glass carrier channel. I'm not sure if the '69 or later mechanism is unchanged or not. Anyone with a '68 car out there that has had to replace this item recently? Thanks for any help. From: Burt Davis; Burt116@aol.com; Question: 1968 912 Horn Grilles (Chromed) differ from earlier models and from the 1969 versions of same. Apparently used only on 68's and have not found any aftermarket replacements and are NLA from Porsche as well. Apparently not enough demand to reproduce? Yes, can if need be, have originals polished out and rechromed but does anyone have any knowledge or suggestions about this minuteia of restoration detail? This dilemma also applies to the 911Series body trim components for they essentially were one and the same! Thanks, Burt From: Ken Robinson; ken@comsource.net; I bought a 1967 912 and need to find a source of parts. Please provide me with the names of a few good parts catalogs for nos and aftermarket parts. I need a right front fender and a complete real bumper set up. The car was hit in the rear and needs some strighting as well. Thanks, Ken Robinson From: Steve and Jennifer Donahue; e-mail: RecldCycls@aol.com ; Seattle, Wa.; 1965 coupe; We are trying to restore it but rust has gotten the better of the floorboards. We need lots of advice. From: Dick G. Bowker; e-mail bowker@alma.edu; Your paint table was great - confirmed that I Have aga blue (6608). But I cannot get anyone to convert that to a modern paint number (Like a PPG or Dupont Number). Porsche USA couldnt help, local Porsche dealer couldnt help (that was predictable), two local car paint stores couldnt help with their computers. This has me baffled. Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance.
From: Henny van Kranen; e-mail: balthus@bigfoot.com Alblasserdam, the Netherlands; 1966 Coupe, Slate Gray, 80K ml ?? My car is in restoration now you can see it on: http://members.tripod.com/~BALTHUS ; http://www.worldaccess.nl/~hvkranen; Groeten van/Regards from Henny en Ingrid van Kranen. What has worked and what didn't work in your Concours efforts? From: Victor Oliver; peaklight@hotmail.com; Dear Rick: Thank you for
posting my Concours comments. As past Concours Chair for the North Country Region, I had a
complete set of instruction which I gave out to newcomers. However, thought I would pass a
few to your From: Vic Oliver; catails@massed.net; From V. Oliver, Sandwich. MA: From: Mike Kieley; mkieley@hmr.ca; I bought my '68 coupe just this spring -
it had won first in its class at the PCA 10 years ago, and I decided to try for it again.
I needed to replace some worn trim bits, and I was lucky enough to pick up a good parts
car. I replaced worn or cracked signal light assemblies, front and rear, and little stuff
like broken seat control knobs. The rest was just hours of work cleaning everything,
pulling up all the rugs and trunk mat and painting underneath. The engine was already
clean, but it's amazing what you can do with a well-aimed toothbrush! (I won't repeat my
wife's snide comments on this effort!) Fortunately, my paint was excellent - I got a big
surprise when I went to touch up the stone chips, as the can of original paint was of
course much darker than my faded exterior! From: Jeanette Ahlgren; JMAhlgren@aol.com; Concours... AKA "better life
through chemicals"... and how to blow (at least) three months of one's life sweating
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