back in the water cooled world

Eric 951 · 08-02-2021, 01:50 AM

'84 been sitting for (3) years--repaint, obviously needs work--and I hate the wheels, but I couldn't resist the price (nor the 20 HP gain from the R-Type seat cover) taking a trailer to haul it home this weekend

rfuerst911sc · 08-02-2021, 12:21 PM

To me the 944 is the German version of the Datsun 240Z . Nice body lines just a little weak in the engine bay . Congrats and enjoy .

RNajarian · RNajarian's Garage

I like it! Miss my 944. Handled great! Always wanted to drive a 951 or 968.

Keep us updated on your progress

unclebilly · unclebilly's Garage

I felt bad every time I passed this in the 8 hr endurance race on Saturday…

We got P1 in E3 in a spec Miata…

matthewb0051 · matthewb0051's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric 951

'-and I hate the wheels, but I couldn't resist the price (nor the 20 HP gain from the R-Type seat cover)

IDK, the real low point is that boy racer steering wheel. Yikes.

Dang, I've always wanted to get in one of these.

Looks great!

mattdavis11 · 08-02-2021, 03:02 PM

Dash cap has to go. Manual rack car?

slow&rusty · 08-03-2021, 03:54 AM

I really enjoy the 944 / 951 driving experience.

The comment made above that the 944 is an updated Datsun 240Z is spot on.

fastfredracing · 08-03-2021, 04:18 AM

fuchs bolt right on that ! Congrats, Ill keep my eyes peeled for you , what part of the burgh are you in?
still love the 44's

911 Rod · 911 Rod's Garage

Beater 944's keep calling me.
Then I remember I already have 2 hobby cars that I can't keep up on maintaining them.

Eric 951 · 08-03-2021, 09:13 AM

Thanks for the kind posts. I am going to see if I can get it running(WP/TB are tops prior to any attempt at firing), then make it a reliable driver with cosmetics being last on the list--use it as a kick around driver.

It is a power-rack car.

Fred--I am in Greentree. Owner found (1) original wheel and put it in the car so I don't know if it had cookie cutters or Fuchs, I will find out his weekend. I do love Fuchs on the 944/951

Yea, the steering wheel is another

item for me as well.

911 Rod · 911 Rod's Garage

You bought this car sight unseen?

Eric 951 · 08-03-2021, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 911 Rod

You bought this car sight unseen?

No--it is located in Northern PA, I was in town on unrelated business and saw it sitting forlorn with a faded "for sale" sign in the passenger window-spoke with the owner, gave it a once over, checked under the hood, interior, etc. I couldn't get the hatch open to peek at the option sticker and didn't want to force it at the time. Found out the ask, then made a counter which was accepted. I didn't have my trailer, and it was a weekend, so there was no notary nearby who was open for the title transfer. Heading up Friday for the 7 hr round trip and title transfer.

The owner found some misc parts this week(including an original wheel) and put them with the car--he doesn't really know Porsche and didn't know if the wheel was a cookie cutter or Fuch.