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Jan 13, 2019 20:40:51 GMT
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Think I’ve been watching too much wheeler dealers, With my Capri getting restored, my escort could be used but it’s to valuable to leave in the pub or in tescos without it going walkies, I thought to buy something cheap but old that I can use in all weathers and not worry about too much. So I bidded on a 924 that I haven’t viewed and hasn’t been on the road for a few years, and now it’s getting dropped off on Wednesday. Main plans are to get it on the road ASAP to use. Haven’t had an old car on the road in three years now. Photos from eBay Looks ok in the photos. Hoping for no welding as I don’t want to start sorting rust but I will see Paul.
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Last Edit: Mar 14, 2019 21:49:14 GMT by pauly22
1994 BMW 525i touring 2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken 1977 Ford Escort 1982 Ford Capri getting restored 1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Jan 13, 2019 22:38:02 GMT
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n ireland car i have one too
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Jan 13, 2019 22:38:49 GMT
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Jan 14, 2019 11:15:16 GMT
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Looks nice that. I’m just hoping it doesn’t turn out to be a total wreck. Turns out the last MOT ran out in 2010. So been off the road a long while. Will Have to do a full service and cambelt, flush the radiator, maybe a new thermostat, discs and pads and a brake fluid flush, the fuel is stale so will have to drain that, tyres might be perished, Hoping to do it all on a tight budget, the Mrs has told me I better not keep it because we haven’t got room, which is true but will see.
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1994 BMW 525i touring 2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken 1977 Ford Escort 1982 Ford Capri getting restored 1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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shin2chin
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Jan 14, 2019 16:50:42 GMT
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Cool colour, Mexico beige. Like it.
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1977 PORSCHE 2.0na 924 1974 VW Beetle 1600
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Sammo
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Jan 14, 2019 18:45:44 GMT
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My brother was eyeing that one up the other day. Not sure if he chucked in a bid. Looks tidy enough though.
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jabbo
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Jan 14, 2019 18:53:03 GMT
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I was watching that on eBay (more so just to see how project 924 prices are going).
It looks like a pretty decent project for the money. Interior didn't look half bad.
Good luck with it!
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Jan 14, 2019 20:16:28 GMT
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mines for sale
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Jan 16, 2019 16:10:10 GMT
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It’s turned up and body and rust wise. It’s pretty good, interior prob be fine with a good clean.
The wiring looks to have been messed with a lot, oil cap is missing which I didn’t know.
I dunno if I’ll get this on the road or not. Need to have a good look around it, I don’t think the steering wheels have adjustment and it’s not a good driving position for me.
Will put some pics up later.
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1994 BMW 525i touring 2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken 1977 Ford Escort 1982 Ford Capri getting restored 1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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zeberdee
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Jan 16, 2019 17:12:13 GMT
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I had the same issue with my old 944 regarding the driving position . I couldn’t even get in the car !! At 6’5 , i’m too long to get my legs past the standard wheel .
Take the wheel off & try .
I put a smaller , deep dish wheel on in the end .
I loved driving it !!
Kinda regret selling it .
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Jan 16, 2019 19:00:26 GMT
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There should be spacers under the driver's seat which when removed give about 1" of extra headroom.
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Jan 16, 2019 19:04:48 GMT
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i find it very hard to get in out of mine to low
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Jan 16, 2019 19:06:20 GMT
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There should be spacers under the driver's seat which when removed give about 1" of extra headroom. Will have a look, need to take the seats out to wet vac the carpets.
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1994 BMW 525i touring 2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken 1977 Ford Escort 1982 Ford Capri getting restored 1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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ChasR
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Jan 16, 2019 19:16:00 GMT
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A nice find indeed!
I take it you still have the M3?
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Jan 16, 2019 19:51:27 GMT
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A nice find indeed! I take it you still have the M3? Yeah still have the m3. That’s tucked away for the winter.
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1994 BMW 525i touring 2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken 1977 Ford Escort 1982 Ford Capri getting restored 1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Jan 16, 2019 19:57:58 GMT
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Gave it a quick wash Biggest issues is the wiring. This doesn’t look at all right. Well catered for for mobile phone holders. Shame there screwed and glued to the dash board. First obvious issues. Oil filler cap is missing Hazard light relay is stuck Brakes are tight. Nearly killed me and a mate pushing it. Wiring is a bit sketchy Good points. No serious rust, most things seem to work Mexico beige is quite a rare colour Tyres are virtually new Paint work should look good with a good polish Interior is dirty. A good wet vac should turn it around. Main this is the pop up headlights. Which work
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Last Edit: Jan 16, 2019 19:59:38 GMT by pauly22
1994 BMW 525i touring 2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken 1977 Ford Escort 1982 Ford Capri getting restored 1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Jan 16, 2019 20:14:53 GMT
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Nice looking project. I had a 944 years ago and loved it. There is a guy running a 924 road rally car which gets on ok. I always fancied doing a Audi AAN 5 pot swap into something like this.
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Jan 16, 2019 20:32:03 GMT
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shin2chin
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Looks good. That 1st shot of the wiring is an uprated headlight loom so probably just tidy up and wrap. Under the dash looks to have had some alterations tho. I would go through and tidy up and remove any unwanted bits, mine was in a similar state when I got it. Give the fusebox a good clean with contact cleaner and clean up the bullet fuses. The oil filler cap is standard VW fitment so pennies from ebay. If your keeping it always check parts for VW equivalents, lots of a 924 is MK1 golf and beetle derived.
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Last Edit: Jan 17, 2019 9:59:28 GMT by shin2chin
1977 PORSCHE 2.0na 924 1974 VW Beetle 1600
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Jan 17, 2019 12:56:47 GMT
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Almost every car I have bought has seemed to come with loads of extra wiring often for accessories which have been removed on my Lotus I removed 3 bucket fulls of redundant wiring and accessories, range rover wasn't much better, unless it is very well done I tend to find it is best to rip the whole lot out and start again.
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