Ozvino Posted 1October, 2016 Report Share Posted 1October, 2016 New to me via Michel - 1981 Australian delivered Porsche 924 Turbo. Car is totally complete and runs (reasonably well) but has been off the road for around 5 years (last Reg 2010). The interior is in very good condition, the seats present well as do the carpets. Dash is cracked, console carpet needs replacing. Plans are to bring this car back to life and get it on the road. Not a lot of these cars left now, especially the Australian delivered ones, so it's worth saving (in my opinion). I've always wanted a 924 and with them becoming more scarce and expensive I figured it was time to get one. I'm also surprised at how well these cars go, it's small and light so the 177bhp actually moves it along. 70s/80s era Turbo lag is like being in a way back machine.Plans - full mechanical overhaul. Water pump, timing belt, distributor cap, coil, leads, all cooling pipes, fuel lines, brakes all around. Eventually paint once mechanicals are sorted.And here is the car after a days worth of cleaning - the paint isnt perfect but its better than it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod C Posted 1October, 2016 Report Share Posted 1October, 2016 Congratulations Ozvino and welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 1October, 2016 Report Share Posted 1October, 2016 Very nice looks the same as my 924 turbo... Another one saved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 1October, 2016 Report Share Posted 1October, 2016 Nice mate. Is that guards red? Pretty surprised these 924's are getting more popular by the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 1October, 2016 Report Share Posted 1October, 2016 Another 924 finds a loving home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 1October, 2016 Report Share Posted 1October, 2016 Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond911 Posted 2October, 2016 Report Share Posted 2October, 2016 Great stuff, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 2October, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 2October, 2016 Thanks guys - cool little car but she's a Pamela Anderson; looks good in pictures and from 10ft away, get any closer and she gets ugly ?Parts hunt has begun, to me that's half the fun with bringing an old car back to life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 2October, 2016 Report Share Posted 2October, 2016 Thanks guys - cool little car but she's a Pamela Anderson; looks good in pictures and from 10ft away, get any closer and she gets ugly ?Even wearing the red one piece! Nice to see another in the PFA!Just watch you don't pick up Hep C from her.... I'm, not even sure myself if that's a Pammy joke, or a Michel joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 3October, 2016 Report Share Posted 3October, 2016 she scrubbed up nice , look forward to seeing it all gussied up trev , cheap shot mate. But mostly accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 3October, 2016 Report Share Posted 3October, 2016 Congrats, looks like a nice one! The 924 love (and all front engine p car) is growing strong!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 11October, 2016 Report Share Posted 11October, 2016 Congrats Ozvino, a rewarding task ahead! She looks lovely.This is just a personal preference but I've never been a fan of the 924 turbo wheels, I actually like the NA wheels more but I really love the period correct after market wheels that @edgy was rocking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue964 Posted 11October, 2016 Report Share Posted 11October, 2016 Congrat's on the 924 @Ozvino. 924/944 are still a great looking car. Very envious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 11October, 2016 Report Share Posted 11October, 2016 How'd I miss this one Dave? Well done! They're cool little cars, I am going to miss my one. It was fun, I rescued a good car and I'm putting it into loving hands. Keep us updated ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted 11October, 2016 Report Share Posted 11October, 2016 That's a fine thing oz congratulations I saw Edgys car before he sent it to a better home and they are a cracking vehicle well done yours looks fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 8December, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 8December, 2016 OK time for an update. I spent almost all of October in the USA so apart from Parts Hunting not a lot of progress. Secured a large number of new parts from the US. Major service items, belts, hoses etc. along with under hood foam pads, door and trunk seals. Brake pads and lines along with new Rotors have been purchased. I also managed to secure new old stock Transmission Mounts from the UK and a second hand timing gear cover.The car is now getting a major service along with braking system refresh.Calipers are getting Cleaned and High temp coated by HPC and a number of pieces of bright ware are getting re-plated. I was able to secure a new (old) heater control unit and will replace that also, along with a number of other small jobs. Car will then get roadworthy tested and put onto the road. New plates secured alsoSome minor trim work needs to be done to tidy up the interior and I am getting the wheel re-trimmed by Gary Blackman. Once the car is registered I will replace the tyres and then decide how to tackle to body work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAP911 Posted 8December, 2016 Report Share Posted 8December, 2016 I still think they look great - Knew I couldn't afford a 911 in 1984 when I got my license and dreamt of a 924T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear924 Posted 11January, 2017 Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 I note the 924 turbo at Gosford car museum has had a price drop FAP... you could purchase and change your name to FAP924!Nice car Ozvino, glad to see it getting some love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 11January, 2017 Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 @Ozvino what's the Blackman trim service cost? It's been done to std spec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 11January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 Michel, wheel trim is typically $350-$400 - to standard spec in high quality leather - I paid $350 to have my 928 wheel redoneBUT Bad news - I found out just before Christmas that Gary Blackman in Cremorne is shutting up shop. Word is his building became just way too valuable and he has sold that and taken a decision to retire - my understanding is the guy who did the steering wheel restitching has moved to another trimmer in Melbourne and taken the equipment with him, I will find out and report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert930 Posted 12January, 2017 Report Share Posted 12January, 2017 Wow! didn't that scrub up well, can't wait to see the final resultsI'm doing a similar mechanical resto on my S1 924T, these cars were truly unlovedWhat have you decided to do with the dash? Mine is a lot worse than yours, so will need some major surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 12January, 2017 Report Share Posted 12January, 2017 Wow! didn't that scrub up well, can't wait to see the final resultsI'm doing a similar mechanical resto on my S1 924T, these cars were truly unlovedWhat have you decided to do with the dash? Mine is a lot worse than yours, so will need some major surgery I'm also doing a S1 resto ..... very slowly mind you .... you are correct, they really were unloved.So far I've found my oil cooler bypassed and one of the fuel lines from the CIS pump disconnected and totally re-routed including moving the fuel filter ..... It amazes me as to what people were thinking .....Oh well ..... at least it will get the love it deserves and will live to see a few more years ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert930 Posted 12January, 2017 Report Share Posted 12January, 2017 I'm also doing a S1 resto ..... very slowly mind you .... you are correct, they really were unloved.So far I've found my oil cooler bypassed and one of the fuel lines from the CIS pump disconnected and totally re-routed including moving the fuel filter ..... It amazes me as to what people were thinking .....Oh well ..... at least it will get the love it deserves and will live to see a few more years .....That's so common, these cars were all run into the ground pretty much, and when the bill to repair got too high according to the owner that thought Porsche ownership could be had "on the cheap" then they were left to die.Not many around, we are all the better for it by saving one each, though if I had my time again I would have gone out and found the cleanest best maintained one I could find, and just buy that to drive and enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 12January, 2017 Report Share Posted 12January, 2017 Not many around, we are all the better for it by saving one each, though if I had my time again I would have gone out and found the cleanest best maintained one I could find, and just buy that to drive and enjoyThe only problem with that is there are none left to choose from .....The only ones left are the ones that were on their way to the wreckers and were saved by some miracle .....Just think ..... by the time these 3 are finished, there will be 3 good ones to choose from and we can command a premium ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod C Posted 12January, 2017 Report Share Posted 12January, 2017 Picked mine up from the auto elec today a month after I dropped it off. It had a hot wired coil,a hot wired fuel pump and a host of other mods all resulting in a coil that spewed its guts all over the front of the car. Now gone from a non runner to drive able car with ice cold aircon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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