951 Accident (Pictures) - How bad is this damage?
05-02-2011, 10:22 PM
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You should definitely fix it. It won't be too bad if you can do the majority of the work yourself. If it makes you feel better, take a look at the one I'm working on. It is even worse than yours and it isn't even a Turbo, but it will live to ride again.
05-02-2011, 10:39 PM
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....The bumper looks like it wasn't touched!! lol. I highly doubt you have frame damage. Our cars are pretty soft, up high like that.
Its good you got pics of it.... I was so pissed/embarrassed with mine, I just started ripping it apart when I got home
It'd be nice to see it after you're done too.
Good luck!!
05-03-2011, 07:51 AM
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OUCH dude!!
....The bumper looks like it wasn't touched!! lol. I highly doubt you have frame damage. Our cars are pretty soft, up high like that.
Its good you got pics of it.... I was so pissed/embarrassed with mine, I just started ripping it apart when I got home
It'd be nice to see it after you're done too. Good luck!!
....The bumper looks like it wasn't touched!! lol. I highly doubt you have frame damage. Our cars are pretty soft, up high like that.
Its good you got pics of it.... I was so pissed/embarrassed with mine, I just started ripping it apart when I got home
It'd be nice to see it after you're done too.
Good luck!!I'd like to see what you have going with yours. Maybe if we can show what can be fixed others wouldn't be so quick to part theirs out. Perhaps we should start a fix your wrecked 944 thread.
05-03-2011, 02:52 PM
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05-03-2011, 05:23 PM
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I bought mine wrecked, so I didn't have any emotional issues with it. The engine got hit harder that I originally thought when I bought it. causing the timing belt to jump and bend a few valves in a fresh 16v head. It also buckled the torque tube and cracked the bellhousing.
I'd like to see what you have going with yours. Maybe if we can show what can be fixed others wouldn't be so quick to part theirs out. Perhaps we should start a fix your wrecked 944 thread.
I'd like to see what you have going with yours. Maybe if we can show what can be fixed others wouldn't be so quick to part theirs out. Perhaps we should start a fix your wrecked 944 thread.
Whoever the weldor was on our cars is a fantastic weldor!! On Chevy pickup beds, the spot welds can be broken by just pulling on the panel you want to come off. These Porsche welds are TOUGH. Have to drill like crazy with the spot weld cutter, then use a chisel and hammer to get them apart. Shows great build quality..... That's what I'm telling myself anyway, so I don't throw Porsche parts out in the street
05-03-2011, 06:25 PM
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Ya I say fix it, it will be rewarding to yourself and feel good knowing that you fixed it
Personally if it was me I would get a gt headlight buckets, front bumper (maybe fiberglass), fiberglass nose and fenders (maybe fiberglass). It would be quick and easy. Mold the fiberglass buckets into the fiberglass nose panel that way there isn't a need to fix all the mounting points for the orginal buckets. Just me though, I look forward to seeing how your fix goes
Personally if it was me I would get a gt headlight buckets, front bumper (maybe fiberglass), fiberglass nose and fenders (maybe fiberglass). It would be quick and easy. Mold the fiberglass buckets into the fiberglass nose panel that way there isn't a need to fix all the mounting points for the orginal buckets. Just me though, I look forward to seeing how your fix goes
05-03-2011, 07:18 PM
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I don't know about a thread, but I intend to document my journey (if it turns out I go through with it - pending frame analysis) since this will be my first time doing work like this and I am the type who documents anything and everything anyway. I am thinking I will just start a project blog and include pictures, work performed, costs involved, etc link to the site from my signature. I am actually really excited to try this fixup, even if I could part it out and buy another (working) 951 with the same amount of cash, but then I would just be contributing to the rareness of everyone else's 951s!
05-03-2011, 11:28 PM
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While I think $11k is high, in general, everything with a Porsche cost more than you think!
A few years ago I had to have some frame straightening work done to the rear of my car. I did all the disassemble/assembly and prep... sourced a bunch of parts through rennlisters, and still managed to spend about $6k fixing it.
A few years ago I had to have some frame straightening work done to the rear of my car. I did all the disassemble/assembly and prep... sourced a bunch of parts through rennlisters, and still managed to spend about $6k fixing it.
05-04-2011, 02:50 PM
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I say fix it. Have the frame checked to see if it is bent. If it isn't, remove damaged fenders and front fascia, straighten what you can, and bolt on fresh panels. If it is not a concours car, then don't worry about a concours repair. It may not sound like a proper answer, but these are not particularly valuable cars, and they are not THAT rare either. Museum restorations are not required for every car that needs work.
Goodluck!
Goodluck!
05-04-2011, 04:45 PM
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Ok, after some encouraging finds on the parted out market I am going to go down the path of fixing this car. First things first I need to find out if the frame is straight, where would you all take it for this? I assume any true auto body repair shop would have the information needed, but perhaps its best to take it to a body shop specializing in imports? Anything special I should make sure they check other than the geometries?
I did a lazy-mans frame assessment by making sure all the body panels have the same size gaps front right to left (they do), the doors open/close normally, the hatch opens/closes normally. The only part that doesn't work perfect is the hood closing, it takes a little more force than it used to, so I'm crossing my fingers the bumper shocks did their job!
I did a lazy-mans frame assessment by making sure all the body panels have the same size gaps front right to left (they do), the doors open/close normally, the hatch opens/closes normally. The only part that doesn't work perfect is the hood closing, it takes a little more force than it used to, so I'm crossing my fingers the bumper shocks did their job!
05-04-2011, 06:11 PM
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That damage is easy repairable.
Look at my project car:
Look at my project car:
05-04-2011, 11:56 PM
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