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From Junkyard to show car
Back in August (2013) I purchased a 1987 Porsche 944S from the junkyard for $820.
Upon diagnosis I deemed that it has a blown head gasket. The body is straight and only has 1 tiny ding on the whole car! It will need new brakes and a few misc interior items but overall the car is in great shape for being where it was. I decided to make this thread to document my journey on restoring this car well enough to be able to enter it in a car show (without being embarrassed). I will post pictures and prices of most everything I do on the car. This is all being done on my self-supporting college budget and little mechanical knowledge. I am very excited about this project and can't wait to see the end result! ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Awesome... going to follow this
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Having done something similar I can only say - 'All the very best on this project Mike' I hope it turns out as good as you want it to! So, I too am going to follow this with interest...
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Porsche - accept no substitute Blue 1999 Boxster - Brief encounter! Black 1988 944S - Ongoing project Black 1987 944S - Gone but not forgotten Metallic Black 1980 924 - Those were the days.... Red 1979 924 - Hmm Minerva blue 1979 924 - Where it all began! |
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Brings back memories, good and bad!
![]() Good luck on your project, and just don't keep track of the costs - you'll enjoy it a whole lot more!
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Porsche - accept no substitute Blue 1999 Boxster - Brief encounter! Black 1988 944S - Ongoing project Black 1987 944S - Gone but not forgotten Metallic Black 1980 924 - Those were the days.... Red 1979 924 - Hmm Minerva blue 1979 924 - Where it all began! |
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I did not buy mine from a junk yard but it was going to go there if I didn't. It had broken TB and a spare head, rear window was separated, seats torn, bad tires, bad paint, ETC. It has taken me about 3 years off and on and running a house hold to get it where I am very proud of my 944. I paid I think around $500. But it has been so much fun and I will never sell, even though I have offers all the time. Good luck and yes by all means pictures and context for all to see.
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Looks like the paint was in good shape under all that mess! I stopped counting at 10k(I did have two paint jobs though), good luck! lol
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Gaw - Luckily I'm taking an automotive painting class this semester so I'm going to be painting it myself which will save a ton of money.
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Very cool! Very resourceful, young man! Just a note! I've been watching Craigslist here in Michigan and a few of the yards here, won't sell you a whole car. They figure the car is worth more in parts over the long haul. Funny, I was just at a U-Pull yard and there was a sharp Lexus, probably 10 years old, looked good to me, however makes you wonder what's really up with it!
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Good on ya. Learning new skills and having a "lab project" to-boot is a win-win situation. The good thing is you get to keep the project.
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you go man! this forum is a fantastic resource with lots of knowledgeable and willing people, make sure you use it often. We'll all be behind you and watching with enthusiasm.
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Fellow 944 friends, I think I've finally made a decision to revamp this dream and actually move forward on her after about 3 years of school, financial troubles, and hardships.
I was very close to selling her/parting her out as you might have seen in another recent thread I posted. You guys helped motivate me and some of you are actually helping me get her road worthy again. I now feel the same joy and excitement I felt when I first got her and couldn't be more excited to move forward on this project. There really is no car like a 944 and to have an 'S' model now is even more special for me. I'm not going to take another 3 years on this so I will be continually updating this so feel free to join me on this journey. I appreciate all the support and insight from you all.
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Are you going to have v2rocket aka spencer do the work for you? ie, HeadGasket, belts, and wp?
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Yes, that is what we're currently talking about!
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In my opinion, all of these cars are worth saving if you intend to keep it and drive. As far as being an "investment", forget it. Maybe someday they'll be worth more than you "paid" but who cares if you save it and keep it going for the next generation of 944 lovers.
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Yes! I'm glad you decided to save it and go forward with your project.. Awesome!!
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