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Posted August 18th, 2011
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I've found a donor frame for my 911. Can you decode the VIN and give me the low down?

I need to make sure I can section this frame to repair mine.

THANKS BUDDY

9110210399
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Posted August 18th, 2011
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According to the website I used last time, this should be a
- 911 (911)
- built in 1970 (0),
- fitted with the 911 E Engine (2),
- targa body (1)
- number 0399 built

I don't think this is a good choice as a body parts donor, as Porsche redesigned parts of the body in 1973. This is especially noticable if you compare the pre-1973 front bumper and indicators to the 73-89 models (sometimes called the G-model), also the later cars have wider flared fenders:

pre-73 model
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Porsche_911S.jpg

73-89 model like yours:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Porsche_911_Carrera_3_2_Targa.jpg

I'm not sure wether and how well the other body parts are interchangeable, so it would probably be better to find the later body as a parts donor for your car.

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Posted August 18th, 2011
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It's got a bunch of slantnose parts on it now, but it looked a little hobbled together.

I've got the body parts I need, I just need to section two parts of the floorboard from the frame. I don't know if they're interchangeable or not.

The donor body is only $650 - I might as well get it and measure it and see.

The slantnose parts are worth more than that, I'm sure.
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Posted August 18th, 2011
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Could this thing have been a slantnose from the factory?
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It can't be a factory slantnose, as the slantnose body option wasn't offered before 1981.

EDIT: Measuring the body parts you need could be a good idea, if they fit, you could jsut buy the body and try to sell the parts you don't need.

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Posted August 18th, 2011
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Thanks for all the help!

I'll start posting pictures and let you know how it goes as soon as I get off my ass and actually do something.
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Posted August 19th, 2011
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If you restore that old porsche you will be the coolest guy eva.

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You know about these guys right?:

www.topspeed.com/cars/porsche/2011-singer-911-ar106256.html

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Oh yes, the Singer 911 ... awesome car and it definitely has more of the true 911 spirit than the current ones Porsche sells, but $300,000 for one will probably make them expensive collector's items. That will probably mean they won't get much use as what they were meant for, ultimate driving machines.

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