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Father kid 944 project
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 5:21 am
by Black944 turbo
I was looking for a project car to work on with my kids and happened upon a 1984 944 that had been sitting for about 1.5 years outside after an unfortunate incident with a transfer truck. The good news is that all of the damage is cosmetic in nature and there is no structural damage at all. The bad news is that the sitting has taken its toll and it needs a lot of work. We decided to pick the car up and try to bring it a new life. The car runs great and had a ton of work completed just before it was taken off the road. Here are a few photos from when we picked it up.
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 5:28 am
by Black944 turbo
We have already done a ton of work to it. First thing was to get it dry inside which you can see the interior was stripped out and properly cleaned and dried. The fender that was on it was not in great shape and the previous owner gave me a new fender, door, and front valence. The right front suspension was bent ( strut, strut housing, knuckle, and control arm) all of it was replaced. The transmission had a bad third gear synchro and upon replacing it we found it was a turbo transmission which explained why it struggled to climb hills in 5th at 45. All of those items have been replaced. Currently we have new strut mounts, power steering pump kit, and cv boots to go in. After the mechanicals are sorted it will be the start of body work and paint.
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 5:28 am
by Black944 turbo
My son, getting his hands dirty by helping to replace the brake booster.
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 5:49 am
by barnwerks
That's great to see.
Too many kids today who's hands only touch phones or game controllers.
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 6:08 am
by blueline
Outstanding!
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 9:53 am
by Black944 turbo
Thank you for the kind words and I hope this will be something he will remember for a long time.
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 9:59 am
by P_Coastal
Black944 turbo wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 5:28 am
We have already done a ton of work to it. First thing was to get it dry inside which you can see the interior was stripped out and properly cleaned and dried. The fender that was on it was not in great shape and the previous owner gave me a new fender, door, and front valence. The right front suspension was bent ( strut, strut housing, knuckle, and control arm) all of it was replaced. The transmission had a bad third gear synchro and upon replacing it we found it was a turbo transmission which explained why it struggled to climb hills in 5th at 45. All of those items have been replaced. Currently we have new strut mounts, power steering pump kit, and cv boots to go in. After the mechanicals are sorted it will be the start of body work and paint.
Excellent, car related memories are long lasting for many of us
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 2:00 pm
by Black944 turbo
P_Coastal wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 9:59 am
Excellent, car related memories are long lasting for many of us
I agree, I bought my first car at 14 as a restoration project and it taught me so much. I wanted to pass the same thing onto the kiddos.
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 11:52 am
by Black944 turbo
More work completed over the weekend. New upper strut mounts, cv boots (hate that job), and backup light switch. Got the alignment done today and it drives like a new car. Attached are photos of the kids doing the strut mounts and the car waiting for the alignment to be completed.
Re: Father kid 944 project
Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 12:15 pm
by blueline
Black944 turbo wrote: Mon May 13, 2024 11:52 am
More work completed over the weekend. New upper strut mounts, cv boots (hate that job), and backup light switch. Got the alignment done today and it drives like a new car. Attached are photos of the kids doing the strut mounts and the car waiting for the alignment to be completed.
That brings a smile.