944 timbo

I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself and my 1988 944 n/a. I'm Tim from Buffalo. I am the forth owner of the car and the second owner was my friends father. Unfortunately, the third owner let it deteriorate into its current condition and I have decided to save it, maybe even restomod it. Any an all advice is appreciated. And I am also looking to find some locals here if there are any. Thanks!

jhowell371

Welcome aboard

GPA951s

Welcome! im about 15 Min away from you, You will have to come over to the shop sometime..

944 timbo

Thank you!

Thank you! Very much appreciated!

Swenny

Hello,Tim from Buffalo. Advice? Don't get discouraged when restoring the beast. Know when to walk away from a repair and return another time. At least that's my approach. I try and have fun working on the porkie and whine and complain but enjoy the fleeting moments of Porsche love that it returns to me. I'm a slave to it but it's now who I am. 😋

DarrenD

Welcome. My car is from Buffalo. Have fun with your car!! Make it reliable first, then mod it.

GPA951s

Timbo, Look up The Niagara PCA Join the Club! We have a Happy hour every month this time of year at the Rose Garden/Angry Buffalo. We have several people that have 44s hang out and I really enjoy helping them out when I can. I like to see these cars at the track as well.

In about 2 weeks I have a 944T coming to the shop that I am fabricating a rollcage for (might be of interest) . Sweeny, you are also very welcome to hang out ECT The more the Merrier...

- G

944 timbo

Sound advice Swenny! I guess that's why they call it a "labor" of love.

Thanks Darren! Good call on reliability first. I decided to look at the car as a complete system made up of sub-systems. I'm hoping to go through each sub-system and make necessary repairs as well as upgrades that will be needed for the future performance of the car.

944 timbo

You're right, I should join the PCA! And I would definitely be interested in the roll cage project and happy to lend a hand if needed (although I have no welding skills). Thanks GPA951s!