1988 Porsche 924S - project break it for cash

[pablo]

lol defo too good for that! Ive been wanting a project for a long time so this ticks a few boxes. Here is the end dream:

924 with 944 front wings and turbo/s2 front bumper and GT rear arches.

 

[Cess]

That looks class, but needs different wheels. In my opinon!

 

[svensktoppen]

924 with 944 front wings and turbo/s2 front bumper and GT rear arches.

And that 'Ring sticker

 

[pablo]

lol he is german so well earned Id say

 

[PeteMoore]

If you've any left I'll have one

 

[pablo]

So I removed the fuel tank for 2 reasons.

1) to check there were no cracks/splits etc in the tank or hoses
2) to seal the boot floor etc above the tank

I dropped the tank off to be cleaned and pressure tested and once blasted some bad pitting was obvious under the straps. The tank is now down at AutoRadz in Lisburn to be sealed internally. Then a lick of exterior sealant, some new breather pipes and its good to go.





Worst of the pitting:

 

[pablo]

So in parallel the cleanup of the underside continues. The crossmember was really bad with surface corrosion as was in around the inside of the rear valance. These will be attacked, treated, primed and sealed in the hope of stopping any real damage. Started on sat there but 2.5hrs saw little progress with only the exhaust mount, one beam mount and the fuel pump mount cleaned and treated.

Rear valance/exhaust mount



Fuel pump mount (not as bad as I thought):



Fuel filter mount:



Top shock mount:

 

[svensktoppen]

Hope you have a good wire brush

 

[pablo]

a big screwdriver, a file, 2 brushes, 3 wire attachements for the drill and a disc for the grinder

 

[EF Ian]

I hate rust. Good luck getting rid of it all, its not the nicest of jobs.

 

[Boydie]

Good work pablo. Keep at it!!!

 

[pablo]

cheers boyders - Im off tomorrow so heading up for a few hours to finish the metal prep under the rear. I want to have a coat of primer on before I leave all being well. Its a crappy job but hopefully will leave the rear end in good shape.

The beam is sitting ready to go back in, as is the gearbox and Ill have the tank back by the weekend so hopefully the next couple of weekends will see it back on its back wheels. Then some minor jobs up front and Ill get it out a spin.

 

[Cartunes]

I'm happy to pay £500 for this car when it's done mate - let me know

 

[Woodcutter]

I'm happy to pay £500 for this car when it's done mate - let me know

I am buying it back for £450!

 

[Cartunes]

I am buying it back for £450!

Typical Pablo dilemma - lowest offer wins! We all know that (Newtownabbey's) Edd China works for free from his popular TV show - new tyres appear on the finished car, panels get painted and details happen as if by magic and all for free.

I'll stretch to £200, but that's as low as I can go!

 

[pablo]

I'm happy to pay £5000 for this car when it's done mate - let me know

deal

 

[pablo]

Some porsche owners are weird

Some pre summer photos of my wife car

Photos made by Piotr S.

 

[Woodcutter]

Some porsche owners are weird

I know! Imagine putting those wheels on a 924!! Lol

 

[Scuba Steve]

this is the start of @pablo mind life crisis ... hahaha!

Good work lad!

 

[pablo]

Got the underside primed last weekend. Got first coat of underbody stuff on yesterday but no pics. Second coat on tomorrow will get some then. Looking a lot healthier even in primer.

 

[svensktoppen]

That is some difference already

 

[Woodcutter]

How's the tidy up coming along now @pablo ?

 

[pablo]

Iife kinda got in the way there for a while but should get a good run at it on sat. Have the fuel tank in place but left the strap at home which has to hook in BEFORE the tank can go in. Oops

 

[pablo]

kinda losing interest in this and considering breaking it.

 

[Woodcutter]

kinda losing interest in this and considering breaking it.

Lol you're a deadly man!