I Bought a 944 Last Friday, I didn't really want to but the price was right. |
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I Bought a 944 Last Friday, I didn't really want to but the price was right. |
TeenerTim |
Nov 24 2008, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm not entirely sure why I went to look at this car. It was on CL and the guy was asking $1,200. The body is in good shape with no damage but it was subjected to a bad color change and the interior is pretty nasty. I was walking away when I told the guy I didn't need ANOTHER project car but I'll give you $500 for it. I was shocked when he said OK. Now what??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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ottox914 |
Nov 24 2008, 04:35 PM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Make a spec 944 race car out of it- just rip out the nasty interior, add a proper seat and cage, problem solved. Marginal re-paint/color change? Who cares, paint it pink with purple polka-dots on it if you want.
http://www.nasaproracing.com/news/944_spec_class.html If I were slightly less married I'd be all over a deal like that... |
Todd Enlund |
Nov 24 2008, 04:38 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Make a spec 944 race car out of it- just rip out the nasty interior, add a proper seat and cage, problem solved. Marginal re-paint/color change? Who cares, paint it pink with purple polka-dots on it if you want. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Run it into the ground, finish last, and have fun! |
stepuptotheMike |
Nov 24 2008, 04:42 PM
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medium pimpin Group: Members Posts: 565 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,769 Region Association: South East States |
LS1
'nough said Mike |
749142 |
Nov 24 2008, 04:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 8-January 08 From: Bakersfield, Ca Member No.: 8,545 |
hows the motor? anygood?
i agree soup it up and race that mess. |
PanelBilly |
Nov 24 2008, 05:28 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did you get a clear title?
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LarryR |
Nov 24 2008, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
I agree with what others have said for that kind of investment you could have a ball with the spec 944 group. no engine mods allowed just stock with interior ommit and a cage.
great buy! |
Cap'n Krusty |
Nov 24 2008, 06:39 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Timing belt/water pump/seals, rollers/etc. NOW! Of course, that's gonna essentially quadruple your investment ......................... The Cap'n
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ericread |
Nov 24 2008, 06:46 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
You should spend $15,000 on NOS parts, bring it back to 100% stock, paint it and spend all your free time in the next year on it. Once you're done you can sell it to a collector for $6,500.00.
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Dr. Roger |
Nov 24 2008, 06:48 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
My first thought was ... "Renegade Conversion".
http://www.renegadehybrids.com/944/LS-1/LS-1.html but then I read Crusty's thoughts and agree. and like you said, you've already got too many projects. Or do you? LOL =) This kit can go overboard though and suffer from "TMT"... "too much torque" so watch out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXcsC6vQgRg (IMG:http://www.renegadehybrids.com/944/Customers/JeffLocus/Pic14.jpg) |
KELTY360 |
Nov 24 2008, 07:30 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Drive it like you stole it.......wait a minute, I guess you did steal it.
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scotty b |
Nov 24 2008, 07:32 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Good buy Tim. I still have some n/a parts around. if you need anything lat me know and I'll check. The parts bin is getting thin though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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TeenerTim |
Nov 24 2008, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That's funny because the guy I bought it from was going to do the small block Chevy thing and decided it was too much trouble. I don't think he knew there was a kit.
The engine is supposed to run. He said it had bad miss on #4. The wire end was all broken up and someone had tried to tape it together. With no #4 wire, the alternator belt off, and a low battery I figured it was best to wait for better circumstances. Besides it was friggin COLD! My plan at this point is to get it running and see if there are any major bad noises. If it sounds OK I immediately put a new timing belt and water pump on it. That just sounds so wrong. Putting a water pump on a Porsche. EEEwwww! I expect to be unemployed next year so I'm leaning towards making it a daily driver and selling my 2007 daily driver to get out from under the payments. I figure I could get the 944 on the road much sooner than the 914 and the 944 has A/C, cruise control, reliable heat, and power windows. Thanks for the NASA spec 944 link. I saw someone else on the bird board was doing that but didn't have any data. Interesting idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
TeenerTim |
Nov 24 2008, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE Good buy Tim. I still have some n/a parts around. if you need anything lat me know and I'll check. The parts bin is getting thin though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I just got a tail light lens from e-bay. One of the rollers on the driver side window regulator is missing. There are no latches on the sunroof. I can just push it out of the hole with with my hands. The passenger seat is OK but needs a new cover. The foam on the drivers seat is shredded. I can't tell whether everything is a dingy color or if it's just really dirty. I'll know more after the holiday with some time to play. I hate the phone dial wheels. Even cookie cutters would be better. But now I'm getting ahead of myself. Edit: Yes I have a clear title. 217k miles on the odometer. No documentation or history at all. The state inspection expired only 5 months ago so that's a plus. |
Dr Evil |
Nov 24 2008, 09:14 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,031 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Wow, Tim. This should be fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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shaggy |
Nov 24 2008, 10:32 PM
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mechanic/welder/fabricator Group: Members Posts: 702 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Gilbert, AZ Member No.: 4,869 Region Association: None |
take it and set it on fire.
send it back to hell where it belongs. |
ottox914 |
Nov 25 2008, 12:11 AM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 25 2008, 12:40 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
take it and set it on fire. send it back to hell where it belongs. so, uh, how do you really feel about water pumpers? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Nice find. There is a lot you can do to that for very little. I do agree with Cap'n on stuff to do right away. |
Mikey914 |
Nov 25 2008, 01:38 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Too bad your not any closer I have a 944T motor I could give you a good deal on.
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jasons |
Nov 25 2008, 06:17 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Hide your wallet. That thing will be sniffing it out when you're not looking. |
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