Mathew Davis Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 I am currently looking at purchasing a 1976 912e from the states, (it is already in the Australia). Is this model Galv as I have heard different stories. What would be some other issues that I should look into before buying. Many Thanks Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 Is that the silver one in QLD? I have no advice on issues but it certainly looks the ducks guts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Davis Posted 13July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 1 minute ago, Dave986 said: Is that the silver one in QLD? I have no advice on issues but it certainly looks the ducks guts. Hi Dave, Yes it is the one in QLD. I am in Sydney and am trying to find someone to look at for me. New at this and don't want to buy a rust bucket. Thanks for comment Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 Good luck Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 1 hour ago, Mathew Davis said: I am currently looking at purchasing a 1976 912e from the states, (it is already in the Australia). Is this model Galv as I have heard different stories. What would be some other issues that I should look into before buying. Many Thanks Mat With a 911, it wasn't fully galvanised till the first SC in 1978. Probably 912s were the same?? Was told they were dipped to the level of the bottom of the windows. Its important to know which state in USA it came from. Cali = good, anywhere with snow = bad, above Mason/Dixon line = very bad. 912s can sometimes be the same price as equivalent 911s (if this is the case I recommend a 911 as far better fun & investment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Davis Posted 13July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 12 minutes ago, Zelrik911 said: With a 911, it wasn't fully galvanised till the first SC in 1978. Probably 912s were the same?? Was told they were dipped to the level of the bottom of the windows. Its important to know which state in USA it came from. Cali = good, anywhere with snow = bad, above Mason/Dixon line = very bad. 912s can sometimes be the same price as equivalent 911s (if this is the case I recommend a 911 as far better fun & investment). Thanks Zelrik The car has spent its whole life in California Rust is my main concern Thanks for the comment Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 If you can get Stu to bring it to Brisbane, I could have a look through it and take a tonne of photos if he lets me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipstick Posted 17July, 2018 Report Share Posted 17July, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 2:40 PM, Zelrik911 said: With a 911, it wasn't fully galvanised till the first SC in 1978. Probably 912s were the same?? Was told they were dipped to the level of the bottom of the windows. Its important to know which state in USA it came from. Cali = good, anywhere with snow = bad, above Mason/Dixon line = very bad. 912s can sometimes be the same price as equivalent 911s (if this is the case I recommend a 911 as far better fun & investment). I-programme starting Aug75 (76my) received full hot dip zinc coating to shell and bodywork parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18July, 2018 Report Share Posted 18July, 2018 If the factory coating has been breached in any way, the repair is critical It's the hidden spots to be concerned about. And they are the ones that cost $ to fix. A fridge magnet scan is the minimum, and it's best to get someone really knowledgeable involved. Has the car been in California all its life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Davis Posted 28July, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 28July, 2018 On 7/18/2018 at 12:17 PM, tazzieman said: If the factory coating has been breached in any way, the repair is critical It's the hidden spots to be concerned about. And they are the ones that cost $ to fix. A fridge magnet scan is the minimum, and it's best to get someone really knowledgeable involved. Has the car been in California all its life? Hi Thanks for the comment apologies as I have been away. The car has been an LA car for a majority of its life. I will take the advise on board and thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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