Porsche parts are cheaper than Nissan parts on this side of the Atlantic.
Well, except for engine parts.
Thomas
Gordon Glasgow wrote:
> Yeah, and it weighed about 2000 lbs or less as I recall. One of the
> magazines did a retro road test on one and found they could do small
> wheelies going into 2nd gear!
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of James Moore
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 5:43 PM
> To: shifty; roadsters
> Subject: Re: OT - Porsche 911
>
> If it really is an R car it has plastic side windows and thinner sheetmetal
> than a normal 911. I believe it also has twin plug cylinder heads. The only
> made a very few of these R cars(circa 25, I think). They were definitely
> thinly disguised race cars. This is my dream 911. If it is a 911R, and for
> some reason you don't want to/can't buy it, please let me know!!
>
> But as far as problems go, yes, rust is the major one and parts are
> expensive. Even though the exhaust system is only about 2 feet long it will
> cost upwards of $1500 to replace..that is assuming you go with stainless
> steel heat exchangers and an original style muffler.
>
> Jim Moore
> 69 2000 RHD
> (former owner of a '67 911 sunroof coupe)
> Dunkirk MD
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "shifty" <shifty@best.com>
> To: "roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 12:35 PM
> Subject: OT - Porsche 911
>
> > Hi folks, I'm going to go look at what is billed as a 1967 Porsche 911R
> for
> > a friend. Been parked 10 years.
> >
> > I know in general what to look for, any 911-specific pointers?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Leigh Brooks
> > BADROC
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