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AppleBit
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morghen
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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i wonder how the interior will look with the new windshield....i mean...i think there will be a gap between the A pillars and the windscreen aswell as a gap between the dashboard and the windscreen. _________________ https://www.the924.com |
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ideola
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Don't know about the 944 specifically, but the the 924S windshield appears to be the same piece of glass as the earlier 924, so no difference from the inside. The upper trim piece is different, but the two side pieces are the same, only they have the weather seal inserts. So technically, I think all you need are the top trim piece and the two weather seal strips. _________________ erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made |
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AppleBit
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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ideola wrote: | Don't know about the 944 specifically, but the the 924S windshield appears to be the same piece of glass as the earlier 924, so no difference from the inside. The upper trim piece is different, but the two side pieces are the same, only they have the weather seal inserts. So technically, I think all you need are the top trim piece and the two weather seal strips. |
This is what I thought too - I just want to know if anyone else has performed this. We have talked about it in the past... and I think it needs to be addressed and put in our wiki _________________ Classic British Sports Car Restoration v6 + v8 Engine Conversion Swaps
Porsche 924 Wide Body LS1 Corvette 500 Horsepower Engine |
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bruce76-924
Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 105 Location: Bradford, England
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Are you wanting to fit the late 944 screen, post 1986? If so yes it will fit, you need to remove the trim clip retainers from your existing shell (these look like small carpet tacks that the old style screen trim retaining clips fasten to), once your old screen is out they can be ground or chiselled off easily. You will also need to use the wiper arms from the late 944 as well to give the correct clearance from the screen, these will fit your old wiper mechanism without modification.
It really is worth the effort as it makes the car look a lot cleaner and newer. If you get hold of a 944 aerial booster you can also hook your radio up to the screen mounted aerial that most late 944 screens have built in.
Bruce _________________ 1976 924 LHD, full cage, semi tube chassis, 951 brakes, lightweight 951 body panels.
1.8t engine conversion with Holset turbo and 6 speed Audi gearbox. |
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Rasta Monsta
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11723 Location: PacNW
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like a great How-To, Bit. With pics. . .lots of pics. _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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AppleBit
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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bruce76-924 wrote: | Are you wanting to fit the late 944 screen, post 1986? If so yes it will fit, you need to remove the trim clip retainers from your existing shell (these look like small carpet tacks that the old style screen trim retaining clips fasten to), once your old screen is out they can be ground or chiselled off easily. You will also need to use the wiper arms from the late 944 as well to give the correct clearance from the screen, these will fit your old wiper mechanism without modification.
It really is worth the effort as it makes the car look a lot cleaner and newer. If you get hold of a 944 aerial booster you can also hook your radio up to the screen mounted aerial that most late 944 screens have built in.
Bruce |
exactly what I want to do! Do I need a window specific to the 944, or is the 924 window the same thing? _________________ Classic British Sports Car Restoration v6 + v8 Engine Conversion Swaps
Porsche 924 Wide Body LS1 Corvette 500 Horsepower Engine |
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Rasta Monsta
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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As Bruce said, post-86 944. _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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AppleBit
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ideola
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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I'm assuming you would also need to acquire post-86 944 trim pieces? or are those set up differenlty, is it just a rubber seal as on most modern cars, and does the seal come with the windshield or need to be sourced separately???? _________________ erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made |
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bruce76-924
Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 105 Location: Bradford, England
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Late 944 screens have a rubber moulding bonded to the rear of the screen which sits the screen out from the body. You only need to buy the exterior rubber seal to finish it off. Don't forget the wiper arms though as the early ones will catch the new screen!!
Bruce. _________________ 1976 924 LHD, full cage, semi tube chassis, 951 brakes, lightweight 951 body panels.
1.8t engine conversion with Holset turbo and 6 speed Audi gearbox. |
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AppleBit
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PORSCHEV
Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 1901 Location: Cedar Lake Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:01 am Post subject: |
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If you do a search under my name you will find a thread with a much cheaper solution that gives the exact result your looking for. _________________ 1976 924
5 lug conversion, 17'C2 wheels,custom body work,327 vette engine.
1978-#53 "D" track racer. |
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AppleBit
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PORSCHEV
Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 1901 Location: Cedar Lake Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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The window is just below flush...otherwise the rubber would sit too high. No problems with water at all. The old 924 trim was made to grab wind....poor design. This stuff can be bought at any automotive glass shop for a few bucks a foot. _________________ 1976 924
5 lug conversion, 17'C2 wheels,custom body work,327 vette engine.
1978-#53 "D" track racer. |
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