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Old 10-20-2014, 03:46 PM   #41
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The PPI results were about as expected;
  • Engine runs very well
  • Compression good and even (135,140,138,140,140,140psi)
  • Transmission excellent
  • CV joints good
  • Exhaust system good
  • Steering rack good
  • Brakes new (incl 4 new calipers/pads/rotors/all rubber lines)
  • General mechanical condition very good
  • Needs major tune up (plugs, dist cap, rotor, fuel filter, valve adj.)
  • Engine front cam/crank seals leaking oil
  • Rear engine seals leaking oil (see pic below)
  • Engine high pressure oil hose leaking oil
  • Shocks need replacement
  • Heater blower needs replacement
  • Belts (3) need replacing
  • Front hood shocks need replacing
  • Rust appears to be only the couple of small areas that I noted. Shop checked everything as close as possible.
The shop estimated a total of $5-6k for all of the work listed above if they did it, but most of this I can do myself. The engine has to be dropped to replace the rear engine seals so I'll probably have a shop do that and a few other things "while they're in there" for about $3K.

Went back to the owner and told her that there were a few items that needed to be addressed. Rather than going through the list one by one (some owners hate it when a buyer "talks down their car"), I simply asked her where she wanted to be to let the car go. She said, $15K. I said fine. Deal done.

I gave the owner a deposit and I'll pick it up tomorrow evening.







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Old 10-20-2014, 03:49 PM   #42
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Congrats on a great car! Sincerely jealous! I am sure it has found a great home
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Old 10-20-2014, 04:07 PM   #43
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Congrats!!
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Old 10-20-2014, 05:40 PM   #44
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Early bird gets the worm.

Congrats on your second Porsche steal of a deal.
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Congrats on the purchase. Great price, and even with the initial maintenance, it's a bargain at the final cost.

I'd check all rubber parts; maybe even replace them all. Antique Fuchs wheels are known to develop stress cracks. I'm sure there are forums to guide one through the upkeep of old 911s.

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Old 10-20-2014, 06:24 PM   #46
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Great Catch on the car Tom.....Enjoy......
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Old 10-20-2014, 06:33 PM   #47
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Nice purchase! Let us know how it is for us water-cooled guys!
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Old 10-20-2014, 07:20 PM   #48
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Nice buy! Congrats.
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Old 10-21-2014, 05:28 AM   #49
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Congratulations on your SC. I bought a 79 Targa this spring and really enjoy it.
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Old 10-21-2014, 05:50 AM   #50
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At that price I would almost be tempted to flip it for some quick $$. Wait a few years for the bubble to burst and buy it back for the same price.
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Old 10-21-2014, 05:54 AM   #51
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Nice buy, especially in this market. I owned an '83 SC, triple black coupe, that was a great car; almost sorry I traded it for an '86 Carrera years back. My friend picked up a somewhat rough '79 SC that we worked on throughout the summer and had fun driving it before going up for sale. This, of course, pre-bubble. He could easily get double today what he sold it for.

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Congratulations on the 911, Tom.
That's virtually identical to the car that turned me into a future Porsche owner at the age of 14. I'll own an air cooled 911 one day, but until it happens, I'm lovin' my Boxster!
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Congrats on the new aquisition Tom!

I don't think you will mind my pointing out an omission in the PPI report: Steering Wheel needs replacement. It was made by "Grant" so it has a adapter & there are over 30 wheels that will bolt on easily including a "Prototipo" replica.
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Old 10-21-2014, 07:59 PM   #54
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Rockin' the targa! Here it is in the driveway tonight!

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Congrats on the new aquisition Tom!

I don't think you will mind my pointing out an omission in the PPI report: Steering Wheel needs replacement. It was made by "Grant" so it has a adapter & there are over 30 wheels that will bolt on easily including a "Prototipo" replica.
Ha! Yes, I agree. I think that a Prototipo is definitely one of the first things to do!
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She is a beauty! Well done Tom!

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This car is a regular at my mechanic's shop. Backdated 78 SC, 1968 Prototipo (370mm) with carpeting and RSR door panels from Appbiz.
If weight weren't a big consideration (this car is just over 2100#) I would have loved seeing the distressed leather on the dash too.

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This car is a regular at my mechanic's shop. Backdated 78 SC, 1968 Prototipo (370mm) with carpeting and RSR door panels from Appbiz.
If weight weren't a big consideration (this car is just over 2100#) I would have loved seeing the distressed leather on the dash too.

Wow. That is beautiful.
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Old 10-22-2014, 01:39 PM   #59
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Another memorable Targa I came across in an issue of European Car a while back.
$25K Coupe conversion:

1974 Porsche 911 Targa - Blues Traveler - European Car Magazine

...worth every penny.


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Congratulations on the car, it looks beautiful. I have friend with a late model air cooled turbo carrera. If he ever sells it, I hope to have first dibs.

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