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Nose Panel
has anyone removed the nose(header) panel on their early 944? How is it attached, I can see spot welds on the top, but how else is it attached, also for those that have removed it, when you put it back on how do you convert it to the later attachment? I'm not welding it back in, and as I understand in the later cars it was held in by bolts. Thanks
-Ryan
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PORSCHE: NOTHING EVEN COMES CLOSE Early 85 G-red 944na, S2 transmission, Ice Shark grounds, Cibie E-Code lights, turbo rear valance, 924S gauges, Turbo S full power seats, "Porsche" door handles, Enkei Wheels. 95 Infiniti G20 dark red metallic-for sale soon 87 BMW 325ic Bronzit, stock(for now) |
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11-09-2001, 08:36 AM
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It is welded on top and on the bottom, Pain in the fu**ing ass to get off. I had to remove mine, and remove the one from the wreck part I got, then drill holes and bolt them together. Looks good now, but needs paint. I like the badge.
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11-09-2001, 11:56 AM
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how did you remove it, drill out the spot welds?
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11-09-2001, 01:19 PM
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All the spot welds must be drilled out in order to remove the panel. Remove the front bumper to get at the welds on the underside of the nose panel. It may take you some time. There are actual bits for drilling out spot welds. Your local autobody supply store should carry these in stock.
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11-09-2001, 02:34 PM
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thanks, I have drilled out spot welds before, and have access to a bit, i was just wondering how big of a pain in the a$$ this will be
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11-09-2001, 02:54 PM
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It'll just take some time. Just get everything out of the way of your work space and start goin' at it. Drilling spot welds is not the most fun job in the world. Especially if you have a dull bit.......
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11-09-2001, 03:09 PM
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Here's a pic of the inside of that nose panel/core support to give you an idea. Mines already off because the PO had slide it into a trailer one winter. going to take it over to the college in the next week or so and put it on the frame rack to pull it out. Core support is actually pushed back far enought that the top radiator hose is touching the alternator pulley and putting a slice in it. Can't drive it until I get this fixed. Hopefully this pic will look alright. Had to resize it.........
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1985 Porsche 944 2.5l 8-valve inline 4cyl
