I didn't see an intro forum so I hope you guys don't mind.

Hello, I'm Don and I'm from Siloam Springs Arkansas. Over the summer I recently acquired a '78 911 SC Targa from a family member. My knowledge on these cars is very minimal. In fact I know nothing about the car and am debating on whether or not I should keep it. So I figured I would at least join a new forum and see what I can learn. With as little as I have in the car I figured why not. I've got nothing to loose.

 

welcome! she's a beauty!

now that you're on the pcar forum....we'll NEVER letcha sell her! you're part of the family now. =)

 

lol, Thanks!

 

not sure about the wheels, but congrats man. i also have a 78 911 targa sc, great car but now i have to have my valves adjusted any plans for it if you keep it?

 

Welcome to the 6. I can't imagine anyone who has ever owned a Pcar would think about selling it. Everyone I know has some kind of plans to improve their ride or add some horsepower. These cars can get under your skin. I have owned mine for 21 years.....not a chance I would sell or trade it.

 

Love the original 911's. Welcome to 6bling.

 

I'm not to crazy about the wheels either. I'm not sure what they're off of and they're on there with spacers. I considered putting Fuchs on it but I don't have the cash to buy some original ones. Would it be frowned upon if I bought replicas?

 

Any suggestions or ideas on wheel choices? I don't want to spend to much if I can help it though.

 

Welcome aboard. Replica Fuchs is nothing to frown about. I along with others prefer Fuchs on the pre 964 cars. Decide for yourself what you like. If you plan on selling the car, Fuchs will get you more money.

If you really want to learn about these cars....go spend some time browsing rennlist.com. They have tons of "911" traffic over there, with tons of great info and peeps.

Good luck.

 

Thanks. I registered there a little while back. I just now started visiting it more often here lately.

 

There is a link on one of the threads here (https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...d.php?t=104086) with a screaming deal on 7&9X17s reps, (for like $1,200) and they look good too. Looks like your wheels are 7&9X16 993 wheels either fully polished or chromed, if factory, they will have a part # inside the spokes.
I just shipped some deep 6s & 9X15s off to be refininshed, and you are correct, they are very pricy

 

Welcome to the 6 Don! Always nice to have another Arkansan. We used to own a PVC pipe manufacturer in Siloam Springs, so I've spent a lot of time there . . .

 

He stored it in the caves in Lenexa or is that Olathe KS huh?

Well congrats on the new car and welcome to the 6.

 

I'm pretty sure I know what place you're talking about. There's practically only one PVC pipe manufacturer here. You can't really miss all the pipes stacked up from 412.

I've also seen a red 308 a couple of times. That wouldn't happen to be yours would it?

 

The main reason for me considering it is because I'm a rather large person and it is really uncomfortable for me to get in and out of the car. Plus with the orginal shifter, it kinda digs into the side of my leg when I have it in second. I'm about 6'0" tall and well exceed 300 lbs. I'm sure I'm not the typical Classic Porsche owner. Here's a pic of me in front of my truck when I took my short trip down part of Route 66.


(Yes, that's blue tape on it. This was at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo)

I was also worried that I wouldn't have the time or money to invest in the car when it needed it. At this point in my life it really doesn't make sense for me to invest much money at all into a car that I rarely get to drive or enjoy. Like I mentioned earlier, my knowledge on these cars is pretty much zero but maybe that will change since I've registered on a few different forums now.