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Car Forum / Porsche / Porshe 911 / November 2003Recommendation to restore a '78 911
Hi, I've got a '78 911 Targa that's in rough shape. It has a good deal of rust and major electrical problems, but the engine, trans, and interior seem ok. Fixing it would be more of a restoration than a repair project, and will take more time and skill than I have. I appreciate that it'll cost several thousand dollars but don't want to go too overboard. Can you recommend anyone to do the work in the Charlotte, NC area? Thanks in advance, John >I've got a '78 911 Targa that's in rough shape. It has a good deal of rust >and major electrical problems, but the engine, trans, and interior seem ok. >Fixing it would be more of a restoration than a repair project, and will >take more time and skill than I have. I appreciate that it'll cost several >thousand dollars but don't want to go too overboard. >Can you recommend anyone to do the work in the Charlotte, NC area? How on earth did a 78 SC get so rusty? I think that's rare... Anyhoo, I'd say that if you aren't going to do the work yourself, the economically sensible thing to do is sell the car or part it out and get a driver. Emanuel John- If your not doing the work yourself as a labor of love.....This car is not cost-effective as a restoration period. The major problem is a '78 Targa has no collectible value, if you wanted to strip it and convert it to some kinda race car, that might be fun. As for having a reputable Porsche restoration shop do the work, then you've got more money than brains (IMHO). Why don't you just go buy a 993, drive it and have some fun??? It will cost you far less. Good Luck!!! Steve > >I've got a '78 911 Targa that's in rough shape. It has a good deal of rust > >and major electrical problems, but the engine, trans, and interior seem ok. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > and get a driver. > Emanuel Thanks Steve and Emanuel. I appreciate your time in replying. You confirmed what I'd already thought. I should either make myself a hobby it or sell it to someone who would. Buying it's not the dumbest thing I ever did. If you'd ever met my first wife, you'd know what I mean. Go fast, be safe, prosper, John > John- > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > and get a driver. > > Emanuel Since the 78 models were all galvanized...i would be willing to bet that alot of the rust you are seeing is surface only...but you can never be sure. Have a bodyshop check it out to find out how much to fix the rust and do a respray. Plan on spending about 5K on a decent paint job. If this is too much...look in to selling the car (as mentioned) and finding a better example. Ive got about 18K into my 78 and there is no way i could get more than 12K if i sold it today. Of course i never looked at my car as an investment. I would look to fix the electrical stuff first...no sense getting it all painted up and have an electrical fire toast up a fresh paint job! good luck with your decision Kemo |
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