endings...

Well, the engine is back together, in it's place and seems to feel adequately attended to at least for now (June 10, 2001). When I started this project, I was bent on an RS replica, but along the path, I decided to just do what felt good. That turned out to be mostly RS; the 2.7, the bumpers, the flared rear, the graphics and suspension attitude. I chose a different tail and the seats aren't correct for that car, so I installed the "Carrera RS" decal that came with the graphics set in a more appropriate place...my toolbox lid. Anyway, 72' 911's have one tell-tale feature that gives their birthday away. This one has that one special feature. If you know 911's you will know what that is. So, this one is a slight hybrid. I really do like long nose 911's though.

The slightly down in the nose "RS attitude"...Had to work on that. The car gained a little altitude in the front due to weight loss from steel bumper to f-glass unit from GT-Racing. Front fender lips were rolled to accommodate 7" Fuchs with 205/55/16 Bridgestone RE-71's. The rear has SC flares, but the lip was trimmed with a hand grinder for clearance for the 245/45/16's. The rear rims are 8" Fuchs replicas. I couldn't find the real ones for a reasonable amount...maybe later.

The 8" rims and 245's fill the rear well nicely...you can see the rolling of the front fender lip starting at about 10 o'clock.

You'd think the Tennessee DOT could have found me a more appropriate plate. Wonder if a guy in TN with a 356 has 911 plates?

New carpet in the trunk...Doesn't show, but the trunk, trunk lid and wing underside are painted with Zolotone splatter paint. New lenses all around and horn grilles.

New wheel, but old button...one of the old Porsche crest buttons. Was on the old MOMO wheel which was badly deteriorated.

It was a T originally, so I tossed the old seats. These are MOMO Street Racers which recline and fold forward. The belts are a bit much for the street, but what the heck, they go with the rest of the decor. Bad shot of the detailed engine because of the light, but so far so good.

Features and modifications overview:

• 1972 911T body with original engine case.
• Engine updated to 2.7 liter by using 90mm Nikasil cylinders and 8.5:1 forged Mahle pistons. Case was machined to accept the larger bore cylinders.
• Top end rebuild completed mid-June, 01
• Carrera hydraulic chain tensioners installed.
• Heads completely reworked and new valves and valve guides installed. Heads have been ported.
• Solex cams replaced original T cams.
• New headers and muffler.
• Front fender mounted auxiliary oil cooler.
• Weber 40IDA3C carburetors rebuilt and throttle shafts re-bored as needed.
• New Sachs clutch, p-plate, T/O bearing.
• New Club Sport engine/transmission mounts.
• New lenses, grilles, all rubber stripping/seals, carpet set.
• MOMO steering wheel and seats.
• Sherwin Williams acrylic base coat/clear coat over self etching primer. Grand Prix White (1973 color). Body was stripped to bare metal prior to painting. Final coats were hand rubbed for lacquer like finish.
• New urethane anti-rollbar bushings.
• RS (sport, not touring) style bumpers, early 930 wing from GT-Racing.
• 8" Fuchs on rear with 245/45/16 Potenza RE-71's, 7" Fuchs on front with 205/55/16 RE-71's. Rear fenders are flared using steel flares from a 1981 SC. All fender lips are rolled or trimmed for clearance.
• Sabelt 3 point seat belt/harnesses (a little overkill maybe).
• Brake system stock,but completely rebuilt.
• A lot of other small miscellaneous things...most of which must have been important at the time.

Left to do...

• Headliner (glass will probably have to come back out ). Yep, it did, but new headliner installed Sept, 01.
• Decide about a stereo. Don't need the music with the music coming from the engine bay, but something needs to fill that hole in the dash. Made a bulkhead and installed Pioneer 6x9's in the rear and 6's in the doors...sound's ok (Aug., 01). Installed a Pioneer CD player/tuner November, 01...sound's fantastic.
• Shocks and struts sometime soon. Not sure the ones in it are bad...they are Koni's.

And thanks to...

• Everyone at the Pelican Parts BBS. What a great resource for restoring Porsche automobiles or just for P-car trivia.
• Warren Hall. Great mentor, generous tutor and an encyclopedia on 911's for sure. Never met or spoke to Warren other than by e-mail. I'd never have tackled this without Warren's encouragement. The web is a great tool for this hobby too.
• My wife. She actually encouraged the acquisition of this car. She also thinks she's going to drive it, HAH! Truthfully, hah, she can when she wants. I think one pump on that Sachs clutch or at least one jaunt around the traffic lights in Brentwood, TN will take care of that urge. Kidding...she is a partner in this car.
• Bruce Anderson. Great book...Porsche 911 Performance Handbook. Followed his advice carefully and he actually answered more than one e-mail for help. This book leaves nothing to the imagination and is a "gotta have" for restoring or modifying 911's.

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Jack McAllister