1973 911t repairs/updates/repaint/modify???
 

Bought this 1973 911t a year ago on 02.21.2013. It had been a track car and unregistered for 20+ years. Car has little bit of rust on rockers and floor. Also took a hit in right front at some point, moving right front back 1/2".
Interior is a mishmash of old/new. Has rear half of roll cage. RS door panels, RS carpet kit. Original tan seat that have been repaired with vinyl not quite matching.
Original engine and trans.
150k miles.
Original color is Aubergine as seen in engine compartment, under the hood and under the undercoating.
PLAN:
1) replace floor (already taken delivery of new floor from Stoddard)
2) frame rack to stretch front impact
3) patch other rust behind front wheels from sections from donor car
4) paint car original color - Aubergine (Barney)
5) interior will replace seats with those period correct Recaros in black, if not OEM then from GTS Classics (Sport S with basket weave inserts, perforated outers)
6) Add Wevo shifter, longer version
7) replace tan vinyl on dash face with black textured period correct vinyl (anyone know where I can source this material???)
8) engine - at this time, clean up what I have and reinstall. Was offered a working 2.7 that I can use for free and put mine on shelf
9) trans - clean it, open it and see what needs fixing (works ok now, little crunchy in 1st and 2nd but maybe nut behind the wheel instead of trans problem)
10) get a pair of 7Rx15 Fuchs for rear (it is my understanding that these are the widest Fuch that fit in OEM longhood rear fenders)
11) misc stuff like H4 headlights and other stuff I can't think of now (will add details as I remember/think them)
12) was offered a "S" front valance so thinking that would go nice on it.

It is possible that in the future may build hot rod motor for it, who knows.

interior

dismantle before frame rack and rust repair

rust

shots of engine compartment showing original color believed to be Aubergine. Forgot to take pic before lift went up of overspray at interior where OEM color is not all dirty like in engine bay.

not my car - another I found on the internet that is Aubergine and this inspired me:

Looks like a fun project, congrats. Having been there and done that, a few thoughts:
1. Fantastic color, you really lucked out, that color alone adds a minimum of 10K to the finished value of your car.
2. You have some rust issues, more than you see, still well worth the effort.
3. This is going to cost a lot to do correctly, and thats the only way to do it. Think along the lines of a brand new Carrera.
4. Those RS America door panels are killing me, at least there aren't a pair of Sparcos. You really want to go original, or period correct RS seats.
5. No offence to Steffan, at GTS Classics, but his work is not in the same league, as Vintage seats, or Autos international. I've seen all of them side by side.
6. The tan dash strip is actually correct for your car.

I'm far from a expert, but PM me if you have any questions.

Rob

It looks pretty in Aubergine, but so classic in silver. It's a pretty car.

If you do the interior in all black, it's going to get hot in there.

Super90 - thanks for the seat advice.
The original car had the tan interior. I am removing all tan and putting it all on a shelf. Hate tan interior.
Going with well worn old car look interior in black. Don't mind seats being not the best.
This car is not going to be perfect. And it won't cost a "perfect" price either. lol
Remember this was a track car. It has track adjustable suspension and deleted A/C and nicks and scratches and patina.
I wouldn't even be repainting had I not discovered that it was originally such a cool color.

Super90- looked up Vinatage Seats. They don't seem make the seat I am looking for. I like the ones in the post above of the Aubergine car as well as the seat in the pictures posted here (it was a factory option by Recaro on 911's of this era).
Autos International seems to do interiors for Porsche but does not list seats, just carpets and convertible tops.