User:Mjpalm21/Mike Palmer's 69 912 - Resto
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Description of the Car
This is my 69 Porsche 912 project. I found this car on Craigslist in Austin, Texas in August of 2007. The car had been parked since 1984 (last registration was 1983). The car is very original and shows 96,169 on the odometer. I am in the process of restoring the car and I will be updating this page frequently with the progress...
Details
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 912
- Year: 1969
- VIN: 129022287
- Current Mileage: 96169
- Condition: Fair
- Exterior: Original with dents and faded paint
- Interior: Original with wear
Project Tracker
Engine Restart
When I found her she was not running and had been parked since 1984. The engine was reported to have been rebuilt at about 85,000 miles. The first thing I wanted to do was restart the engine to check out its basic condition.
Battery Replacement
The battery was MIA so I needed to replace it.
Gas Tank Restoration
Since she had been parked for almost 25 years I figured the gas tank was going to be pretty gummed up. I was right...
Shifter Fix
My shifter was totally fried. It freely rotated in about a 18 in circle with no hint of the ability to shift. I tore into it and it just needs a couple of bushings and some glue.
Drop the Engine
After I got her running reasonably well I decided I should drop the engine and replace all the seals. It was leaking from the pushrod tubes and I figured it would only be a short time until the oil cooler gaskets blew. It is pretty easy to drop out the engine...
Body and Paint
The car needs body and paint so my plan is to strip the exterior and interior and then take it to a pro.
Opening the Glove Box
The glove box was locked when I bought the car and none of the keys that came with the car fit. I carefully disassembled the glove box from the rear and removed the lock from behind. I found a treasure of original documentation and other goodies inside...
Photo Gallery
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