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I just consummated a deal on a 1976 911S. Still trying to figure out how I'm going to get it from Spokane, WA to NJ, but that's another story. I asked the seller about driving it back and he said he wouldn't hesitate for a minute. Sounds like quite the adventure.
The car is mostly original @ 115k showing on the odometer with a recent glass out repaint to the original color. Lower valve covers upgraded to 930s. Oil fed hydraulic timing chain tensioners added, etc. Not sure about valve guides, but this car does not have the "delavar" cylinder head studs.
My question is about the exhaust. It was a CA car and still has all the original smog gear. I'm in NJ and don't need it at all. Cars built before 1996 are completely exempt from inspection. So can I remove all that stuff without offending the "only original once" car gods?
The A/C is another issue. It has newer lines, but it still doesn't currently work. The condenser fills the entire space under the grill. Although I like my AC on those hot, muggy NJ summer days, I'm leaning toward just pulling all that bulk out. But then what do I do with the add-on venting under the dash?
I was a bidder on that car today and was ready to hit the buy it now button and apparently you beat me to it ! congrats
Thanks! I'll let you know after I get it whether congratulations are in order. I don't know if I'm more excited or nervous.
I had been watching that car since it was listed. It sounded like everything I was looking for and looks well sorted. I was just going to BIN then, but I figured if I could save a few bucks it might pay for shipping. I was driving this morning with the auction up on my phone when a couple of bids came in within an hour left. The number was getting close to the BIN price and the reserve was still not met, so with hands shaking and my heart in my throat, I pushed the button. I would have hated to loose it for a couple of grand.
It seems some of the issues with this vintage have been addressed, but I'm not sure about valve guides. I've read the originals were copper and the fix is bronze, but it's a big job. Not sure if it was done.
Nice! It looked like cork, but I see from the eBay ad that the interior is cinnamon. I don't think that is very common, you are probably going to have a hard time finding knee pads in that color. Black will look fine, and was probably original.
There are some threads here on good transporters. Intercity Lines is the default. Just make sure it is enclosed transport.
You can definitely get rid of all the original smog gear - most of us do that, unless you have a perfect concours car. You can get rid of the air pump in the engine compartment, the plumbing for the air injection, and the thermal reactors. Challenge with those will be removing the nuts without breaking any exhaust studs. Use lots of heat and go slowly. Replace them with SSI stainless heat exchangers or similar.
The old AC doesn't do much. You can remove the compressor in the engine compartment and all the hoses. Take the vents out from under the dash and replace with a used set of knee pads (try the Pelican Buy and Sell board). The evaporator will be in the smugglers box, pull that out too. Unfortunately that will leave a big hole in the side of the smugglers box that you can leave for now but eventually you probably should have it welded up. This is what I did with the AC system in my 1979, and I still have the big hole. Should save you over 100 lbs.
It's pretty much impossible to say for certain looking at a photo, but that doesn't look like cork.
At least, that doesn't look like the cork in my '77. Cork is darker and more even, although those door panels look to be vinyl, so they may have a slightly different hue to them.
Yours also seem to almost have a marbling or something to the color - I've definitely seen that interior before.
Color me crazy, but I’m feeling the need for an adventure and a vacation. I’m actually considering driving this car back from Spokane to NJ. I know…an ordeal in a 560SEL let alone a ‘76 911. The seller claims he wouldn’t hesitate driving this car anywhere. I have concerns.
So let’s say the car was fit for the task and play a game; How would you go about preparing to be prepared to drive a car like this 2500 miles in 5-6-7 days? Should be an interesting thought experiment.
I would definitely consider it, especially if I had a copilot to enjoy the journey with. The listing didn't say anything about the age of the tires - you'll want to replace them if they are more than 8 yrs old or so. Get the oil changed, and make sure you have 2 or 3 extra quarts to bring with you. Expect to use as much as 1 quart/1000 miles, maybe a little more.
Make sure the tool kit is complete with lug wrench, fan pulley wrench, fan nut wrench. Probably bring an extra fan belt and know how to change it. Tire plug kit, and a mini compressor. Make sure the car has the factory jack, consider a small scissor jack instead. AAA with the flatbed towing option.
Start a thread to track your progress, here and at Pelican (because there are more users there). Good chance if you run into trouble that someone will be nearby and willing to help you out.
I have the seller looking into getting the thermal reactors removed before I drive this car back to NJ. I looked on Pelican and it appears SSI stainless heat exchangers are no longer available for this year?
I have the seller looking into getting the thermal reactors removed before I drive this car back to NJ. I looked on Pelican and it appears SSI stainless heat exchangers are no longer available for this year?
Any alternatives to SSI heat exchangers? I'm awaiting a quote from Sierra Madre and anticipating a huge number for the heat exchangers, SS muffler and oil line(s).
Spokane to NJ, thats a long drive in the summer in air cooled 911... your gonna need a cooler. Its hot all across the country. Ask me how I know. It will def be an adventure. Make sure the cigarette lighter works for your phone.
08-07-2022, 12:26 AM
1976 911S almost on its way.
