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Desolation · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 236 Location: Texas

Hi everyone! I just bought a 1977 924 and I know absolutely nothing about them, I bought it for $500 so it obviously needs work..I was wondering if anyone had any tips about anything and everything you know.. Also maybe where I could get parts for it. Thanks.

tux · Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 133 Location: Nottingham UK

Hi and welcome!

I think you may need to be a little more specific!

There are a million and one tips that everyone could give you, but none of them may be relevant to you and your car.

Sorry, but being across the pond I wouldn't be able to recommend anywhere for you to get parts.
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Merlin Guards Red 1985 N/A

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

Parts:

EBS Racing for internal engine stuff
Paragon Parts for suspension
Performance Products for general stuff
Mid America for general stuff
Pelican Parts for general stuff
The Parts Bin for general stuff
Porsche Dealer for small items and hard to find stuff
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Desolation · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 236 Location: Texas

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2743 Location: Sydney, Australia

Welcome.

Tip of the day (month, year)...

Try the search. Link is at the top of the page. You can also search the posts using Google by using the advanced search and entering 924board.org in the "return results from the site or domain".

Tip two...
Click the "924 FAQ (Technical)" and "924 Technical Section" links at the top of the page and get familiar with what's there.
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1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)

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Desolation · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 236 Location: Texas

Ahh, nice, I didn't even see that, thanks. Also could I ask if anyone knows if a 82' 944 Hatch will fit on my 77 924? It looks the same to me i'm not sure though. And another thing, I am redoing the console I found, just sanding a little and gunna paint it and was just wondering what type of paint I use, because I know regular spray paint never looks good and in hot weather it usually gets all sticky or stays sticky all the time.
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1989 Mustang
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PORSCHEV · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:53 pm Post subject:

The hatch will fit...you can buy interior trim paint in a spray can. Good luck and welcome.
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1976 924
5 lug conversion, 17'C2 wheels,custom body work,327 vette engine.

1978-#53 "D" track racer.

Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

Look up some posts of the parts I have been storing for my use. I am moving therefore they are for sale. Some of the guys bought them from me lately so email me with the list you need.
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77.5 924 modified track car
79 931 Euro stock
88 924S SE
87 911 Targa stock

Desolation · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 236 Location: Texas

Thanks guys
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1977 924 - sold
1989 Mustang
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robermar · Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 26 Location: Mississippi

Welcome to the world of 924's....a whole new world for those who don't know....
I bought my '77 924 out of Texas...paid $625 for it and drove it home...well, almost all the way home before I lost power and had to replace a few parts. It's still chugging along, though.

Desolation · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 236 Location: Texas

Yea I got mine for 500 and it doesn't start, well without catching fire I beleive
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1977 924 - sold
1989 Mustang
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D Hook · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3158 Location: Omaha, NE

Welcome guys. Good to see people taking up the challenge. When you get them running right, they are really nice little cars.
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'80 924 n/a SOLD

m8782538 · Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Posts: 41 Location: Wiltshire

I have only had my 924 for just over a week, they fetch/cost good money here in the UK mine cost me £1400 sterling and still needs work doing to it, best i could find though, without spending over £2-££k. Just replaced the handbrake ratchet as the original had rounded off and would no longer catch.

They cost money to maintain but are sure worth the time, effort and cost involved.

924RACR · Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:38 am Post subject:

Cool, welcome! Desolation, I highly recommend Paragon for parts; not only are they excellent parts and service - they're in Corpus Christi! So you shouldn't have to wait the week for parts like I do! LOL
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'79 924 #77 SCCA H Prod racecar
'82 931 Plat. Silver
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