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79 turbo questions

Discussion in 'Porsche' started by Turbo owner, Jan 25, 2017.

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  1. Turbo owner

    Turbo owner Rookie

    Oct 19, 2015
    31
    I have my 79 930 at a body shop for restoration, what I need to know is when Porsche switched from snorkel head light washers to the flat ones.

    Also need to know when they started using head light trim rings with adjusting holes for the head lights.

    Any help will be greatly appreciated
     
  2. Shlobeck

    Shlobeck Karting

    Jul 9, 2012
    159
    Please see the first page of the F-chat thread; 1979 Porsche 930 (and….78’s too).

    It comes down to the VIN and the production date. I think the consensus here is a VIN number of 800 or later and a production date of August - December would have these changes. Adjustable trim rings and flat washer heads (still available) correspond to a late '79 VIN/ production date. Snorkle washers were installed on vehicles in June or earlier of '79. What's the VIN. I hope this helps, good luck on the resto.
     
  3. Turbo owner

    Turbo owner Rookie

    Oct 19, 2015
    31
    Late production car, last 4 are 1048
     
  4. Turbo owner

    Turbo owner Rookie

    Oct 19, 2015
    31
    Found the info, thanks.

    I don't know how many times I've viewed this thread, but never the first page.
     
  5. patina

    patina Formula Junior

    Jul 9, 2005
    502
    Lake Norman, NC
    Snorkel style washers ended at VIN#781.
     

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