RJT

Hoosierdaddy....You said you chuckle when you read all the negatives about mid year P cars, I used to get plain old pissed off! I never understood why Bruce Anderson used to bash 74-77 911s and not conclude with the fact that they can be FIXED!!! He now has softened a bit, and will state that there are some nice mid 70s 911 out there. My 74 was one example that proved that a mid year 911 can be a great car. There are many others out there that can prove it too. But they are NOT great cars unless they have had the problems addressed.
Frank asked 'what to look out for' and I tried to point out the well known problems without sounding too negative. But thats hard when there are alot of negatives!
I love my two Porsches that I have right now, but I actually miss my 74! Like I said, it was 'done'. The sound that a 2.7 makes with headers and exhaust is sooooooo sweet!
Mid 70s Porsches are NOT the only Porsches that have had problems. But just do your homework and ask questions, and there are NO stupid questions. I might also suggest buying the book "Porsche buyers guide". It explains in more detail the things to look for.
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Doug&Julie

Some good info here...

<a href="http://www.middleyear911.com/" target="_blank">http://www.middleyear911.com/</a>

HarryD

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Frank Sinatra:
<strong>Thanks for the really good info RJT. The car is actually in the seattle area, so i dont think hes going to be able to take it to Rennsport. But whenever i buy my first Porsche I will definatley take it there. Hopefully this weekend i will have some free time so i can go check it out. Thanks again RJT, my brother should sign up soon so he can ask you some more questions. Later Frankie S.
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Hi Frank,

Some on-line resources to help you with your decision:

FAQ in early 911's; <a href="https://rennlist.com/FAQ/index.htm" target="_blank">https://rennlist.com/FAQ/index.htm</a>

A detailed PPI Outline: <a href="http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_prepurchase/911_prepurchase.htm" target="_blank">http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_prepurchase/911_prepurchase.htm</a>

If the car is in Seattle, I would have John Walker's Workshop check it out.
He can be found at:

7613 greenwood ave. n.
seattle, wa, 98103
206.789.6800
jwworkshop@aol.com

As several others pointed out, a sorted out 2.7 l 911 can be a great ride.

CamB

I second getting John Walker to do the PPI. <a href="http://www.johnwalkersworkshop.com/" target="_blank">http://www.johnwalkersworkshop.com/</a>

One last thing - '75 is the last year of ungalvanised bodies - in '76 Porsche moved to full galvanisation. A '75 can be rusty, if not cared for.

Frank Sinatra

Thanks everyone for all the good info. I will try and keep you all posted on the possible purchase of this 911.
Thanks Again Frankie S.

RoninLB

IMO.. a properly done, fully documented, fully upgraded 2.7 '77 911 is the biggest bang for the buck.. especially if it has PMOs, SSI, stainless muffler, etc..........Ron