wasserkuhl Posted 12March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12March, 2013 Yeah and none of these star trek head units. But, I guess there is a MASSIVE market for tacky shite out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 13March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Removed door handles as there was a broken off key in one barrell and the ignition key doesn't fit either of the doors or the glovebox. Delivered to my locksmith and he will re calibrate the barrels to match the key. Now I wait as I am in need of parts to get it running and take it for its inspection. Tick Tock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Oh I don't mind a half decent stereo and I want to be able to hear the music, but the days of putting in amplifiers and subwoofers and all those types of things are gone. Just a decent head unit and some decent speakers in whatever factory holes are there is as far as I would ever go. The problem is finding aftermarket speakers that don't look like science experiments. It's a shame that no head unit manufacturers don't try and do retro fascias. I think there would be a sizeable market for 60s, 70s, 80s etc faces with matching fonts, lighting, materials and layout. Add in built-in bluetooth phone connections and you'd have the classic car market stitched up. Like this? http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=12924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Like this? http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=12924 Well, there you go! Of course someone does that already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 I've not been reading this thread because it makes me want one more. Now I've read it. Damn you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 14March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 I've not been reading this thread because it makes me want one more. Now I've read it. Damn you They have an addictive charm about them.................I love working on these cars, the earlier the better. Buy one before the prices go to 356 levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Shardup! Your not making it any easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 14March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Actually they are really a poor mans porsche. You would be both a pretender and a fool to buy a 912. Apparently they are a VW dressed in drag. Its only a dirty old VW engine in the rump. Well except for every single part on the engine, but its still just a VW motor. I am perplexed because the tappet covers from a VW seem to be about 30mm too small? And the Crankcase has an extra piece? Must be a special VW engine I suppose...... Perhaps like buying a BMW 318i and removing the bootlid badge as you have straight six envy. Chev badge on a commodore? Nah. You don't want or need one of these. People will spit at you when you go for a nice sunday cruise in it. Just a foolish little embarassment that Porsche would prefer to be kept quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Damn, and here I am thinking I was a bit posh buying a 912! Wonder if I can squeeze in a WRX motor in there to be popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 LOL. Porsche people see my car now and spit so same|same. Another must not buy... http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/croydon/cars-vans-utes/1974-volkswagen-kombi-ute/1014921686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 I tLOL. Porsche people see my car now and spit so same|same. Another must not buy...http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/croydon/cars-vans-utes/1974-volkswagen-kombi-ute/1014921686 I think that may be because your car tends to lift one of it's rear wheels and pisses on people as they pass by..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Like this? http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=12924 Or much cheaper...http://www.retrosoundusa.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Well yes niko there is that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 14March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Damn, and here I am thinking I was a bit posh buying a 912! Wonder if I can squeeze in a WRX motor in there to be popular Now now, there is no need for that type of language around here. OK, I'll pass wrx motor, just as long as you dont start talking about dropping a Chev V8 in there. Then I'd have to TYPE WITH CAPITALS TO SHOW MY DISGUST LOL. Porsche people see my car now and spit so same|same. Another must not buy...http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/croydon/cars-vans-utes/1974-volkswagen-kombi-ute/1014921686 Bastard. I had to kill all my Kombi alerts upon purchase of 912. Still want a T1 Kombi Ute. Or much cheaper...http://www.retrosoundusa.com/ Yep, this is what I will be getting eventually. I think these are a touch over priced but do look good. I only want it for the Bluetooth audio streaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Wasser I was trying to get a retro sound for my Dads old 50s Ford and contacted them directly about their ridiculous shipping costs. He did come back to me with better shipping prices. So shop around a bit. I'm pretty sure the Aussie distributor can do a better price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 How about this engine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15March, 2013 Report Share Posted 15March, 2013 You could twist my arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 15March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 15March, 2013 dak dak porn. Vo ist zee luftkuhler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 15March, 2013 Report Share Posted 15March, 2013 Steve, lovin the thread. Really pleased the 912 is everything you hoped for. My nightly catch up is basically made up of reading this thread and Martin's (uncle). Life cannot get any better :) C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 15March, 2013 Report Share Posted 15March, 2013 dak dak porn. Vo ist zee luftkuhler? Not much Dak Dak in that engine, hand built. 315 hp, 258 ft/lb torque at 8500rpm running alcohol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 16March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 16March, 2013 ahhhh. alcohol burns cool so short trips down the strip dont need a fan to cool it. I am on holidays at the moment so will continue thread updates when I return home on tuesday. Door cards have been finished and my re calibrated door locks will be ready tuesday. In my relaxed state I have decided to remove engine and gearbox to repair oil leaks and ensure eveything inside is in fine fettle. I am in two minds about the big bore kit as the car is extremely original.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 16March, 2013 Report Share Posted 16March, 2013 If its original, leave it original is my feeling.Other questions that you need to ask are:Why did you buy the car? Meaning, did you buy the car because it is "original"?"Who did you buy the car for, you or the next owner?'Will this mod detract from its original value or enhance it?Just thought I would throw these out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 16March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 16March, 2013 Very good. I bought it because it is very original, numbers matching and a 5 speed/5 dial car. The die is cast. No big bore kit, just a nice freshen up methinks. thankyou for your 'Barometer of sanity' questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 16March, 2013 Report Share Posted 16March, 2013 No problem, I had to ask myself the same questions when in 1974 I had the opportunity to buy a 1928 Ford Tudor,still registered, in a car yard, but I wanted to build a hotrod. I couldn't destroy a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 17March, 2013 Report Share Posted 17March, 2013 IMO big bore kit is not seen as a detractor in terms of originality. Often seen as desirable upgrade. Also reversible with no change to body .or numbers etc. Makes for a more robust driving experience. Putting in a 911 engine or st clone would for some detract. But your car and your fun. Enjoy it as god intended...( Played backwards sounds like butzi) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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