1stgear

My auto heater unit is shot and I DON'T want to spend $1K to get another. Has anyone ever done an auto to manual conversion? I found the following article, but there's not too much to go on.

https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...t-control.html

911 Rod

My 86 has both. I always thought this was normal. The auto has never worked since I got the car.

JCP911S

Heat? Heat? In SW Georgia?

Take the money and buy a good set of headers and exhaust. It'll give you a solid 15-20HP... oh and some Under Armor.

1stgear

LOL! I like the way you think. And your car - I like it too.

Amber Gramps

I recently made the switch from auto to manual. It was easier than I thought it would be.

Swapped out the entire parking brake lever at Einmalig. Yes, Brian has dozens more good used levers.

1stgear

That's exactly what I want to do! Any tips, instructions, or additional parts needed you can share would be appreciated! Also, what is Einmalig? How do I get in touch with Brian?

Amber Gramps

http://www.einmaligparts.com/Handbra...5_c_11856.html

Trade part #2 for part #1 plus some cash.

Also get two of part #51, not #52.

You will also need part #44. There are a couple varieties, but Brian has the right one.

Parts #34 and #43 coming together is the hardest part and even it was easy. You may or may not need to readjust your parking brake. I didn't.

You will have a bit of electrical to disconnect and tuck away and the brake light switch will need to be reconnected. It's easy.

Would tell more, but I gotta run.

1stgear

Thanks, Douglass!

Amber Gramps

The only part of this that made me crazy was when pushing the new wires down the boden (sp) tubes. There is a funky insert in the tube where it transitions from the chassy to the flexible tube leading to the flapper boxes. Pull the tube and guide the wire in by hand. ....and grease the wire before you start.

How clean are your flapper boxes? You may want new springs at hardware. I had found new boxes on craigslist for dirt cheap.

1stgear

Thanks for the additional tips!

I don't know - yet. I pulled that POS control box out last night when I was working in the interior. I can't wait to replace my carpet. The original is a complete mess. I also look forward to installing a manual heat switch like you have. It really cleans up/simplifies the interior.

Amber Gramps

Call Bob at AppBiz for the carpet. I went black Perlon felt and love it. If you are trying to remain a bit more stock he has that too.

1stgear

Already called him! I was actually contemplating going with grey Perlon. It's either that or black. I have to decide which will go better with my interior. I like the beige, but my cars are drivers and that light tan won't cut it. It will just get dirty and upset me.

I also emailed Brian about the heater/hand brake parts!

Amber Gramps

The Perlon is very light weight and will show wear quicker than the Sliverknit.

I used a thin layer of felt sound pad under mine and ended up with a lower noise level in my cab than with my stock carpet. Very pleased with it.

Speaking of sound level, I wrapped my cat in aircraft grade header wrap. Made a huge change. Crossover pipe is next. We can actually talk inside the car now....not that I want to.

1stgear

Well I really like the direction your interior is going. I can't wait to really dig into mine cause it's an eyesore. Most of the interior work will be fun. I'm not looking forward to the dash at all. I'll probably have to farm that out as I think the glass has to be removed.

I've already removed the cat and I'm running a complete bypass. My car is LOUD on the inside - but I don't care about talking either. I just want a Porsche hot rod when I'm done. Something to cruise around town and get the dogs barking.

Amber Gramps

What is wrong with your dash? My dash, kick pad, and door tops are still blue and look great against the black RSR doors and carpet. Soon I'll have seats....well, by this time next year. Right now I'm working on '78 930 brakes.