It would not hurt so long as you drain the tank as soon as you get it home. Do not under any circumstances use carb cleaner though. Just use Stabil. or Marvel Mystery Oil. don't waste money on carb cleaner or injection cleaner, because that gas will never see the injectors.

This could be a very interesting find. Where in OH are you? I am in Pittsburgh, and would drive to see this car if it isn't too far away. I'd even like to issue spot with you on it. I have an early model too, in real good shape. Yours looks pretty special.

What is the VIN number? You said it could be one of the first ones sold in the US. Jim Doerr has the #1 and #6 preproduction 928s. You should definitely call Jim. He owns 928 Classics, and restoration of these early ones is his specialty. He can give you good advice to get yourself started.

As for your Dad, I know where you are with that. Some folks get really toxic when they get old. Bear with him, you'll miss him when he's gone, even if he is a major PIA now.

Anyway, shoot me a PM with your contact info if you want to talk sharks.

 

I am not sure how to send a PM. It may be because I am not a paid member yet. is the membership worth the money? I am near Sandusky Ohio it between Cleveland and Toledo.

 

The membership is worth every penny and so much more. You get priceless content, and membership allows you to view here easliy, plus no extra advertisements and other BS. If you are getting a 928, a membership for less than a 20 per year will be one of the smartest investments you can make. For instance, if you were a member, you could have sent me a pm

Sandusky is bit more of a drive than I would take for a Saturday morning. Maybe a road trip anyway. We'll see.

 

just sent you a test pm.

 

You don't need to be a paying member to not see the extra advertising. Just need to be a registered user. You can get everything you need for the car without paying for a membership. Like so many here, I used to be a paying member and like so many decided not to renew my paid membership.

 

I followed Hilton's thorough wake up protocol here

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...-restored.html

as closely as possible and it worked awesome. Not only did my car which sat for 20 years start immediately, it purred. What's more I felt very confident with the car after such a thorough wake up checklist.

 

Very intriguing car! Can't wait to hear the VIN number. Take your time and follow the tips offered in this forum and you will likely be amazed at the car as it returns to life. You don't have to be a member to gets lots of great and valuable advice but you will be paid back many times over.

 

No need to be a paid member to send/receive PMs. Just limits on how many messages you can have in storage.

If you click on the user name on any post, a menu will pop up. "Send Private Message" is one of the choices.

 

I am following this one. Very interesting car.

 

Well I had the car shipped to me. It arrived today and has seen sunlight for the first time in years. It is in better shape that I had thought. all the belts, Tires, Hoses have no dry rot at all. The tires still had air in them.

To answer a previous question I found out the car was repainted in the mid 90's.

I drained the gas tank tonight gas actually looked good.

Trying to figure out how to get my fat hand in to pull the driver side rear plug wire. Some ATF in the cylinders tomorrow.

Some pics





spare tire and compressor




















only tear in the seat

 

Glad you git it running nicely!

Cool pics - I had no idea the early tool tray had a different layout.

Even with the repaint, you've got a lot of originality right there - very neat!

 

If you don't have a kid of your own, find one of the neighborhood kids who think your car is really cool.

They have really small hands and will often jump at the opportunity to help with the car.
Obviously make sure the parents know and approve.

The car looks amazing. The mold (or whatever) doesn't look anywhere near as bad in those pics.

 

Wow - you got a good one! A little elbow grease, some patience in cleaning the mechanicals and getting it up to snuff, and you have a special early car.
Couple of thoughts - even though the rubber feels supple, I would still do the fuel lines. It is a bit of a PIA, but there aren't that many of them on these early cars. Use the correct type of box wrenches on the flared nuts, and do not over-tighten them when putting things back together.

 

Some pics of today's job. Tank is drained and out. there was even pressure in the gas lines when I removed them. I am thinking that may be a good sign.

fuel looked good a bit red from all the stabil I put in before it was shipped.












shot of underneath after gas tank war removed





gas tank holder





the last bit of gas this is what was in the bottom of tank





tank out

 

For fuel lines.

I have read a few posts it seems these
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ply-lines.html

and Greg Brown with http://www.precisionmtrwerks.com/

have good lines. both links were dead from this form. I have an email in to Greg.

what are your thoughts on them?

my last option is i have a friend that has all the crap to do the lines he owns a diesel repair shop and hydraulic hose repair.