Josh968

It seems that the piece that goes from the door jam to inside the door has come loose, and needs to be welded back on. At least, this waht the mechanic at the Porsche dealer told me.

So, I have a friend who is good with a welder. Is the door panel easily removed? Or is all this better left to a body shop?

dynatech

Josh,
Its hard to say with out looking at it, i can have a look if you could find the time,

flash968

the door panel is a bit of a chore to remove, but only because it has a bazillion screws holding it on - remember where they all go - also, use the removal tool for the plastic retainers at the bottom or you will probably break at least one

the internal wiring is a different story if you have to remove that - that one is a real pain

Jason Judd

If anybody's been inside the door, can you tell me if it's possible to remove any of the bracing?

I've put a cage in my car and would like to lighten up those doors, if possible. I've scared to open up the door and look inside to see for myself, because I don't have the tools to do it correctly.

I'd like to know if there are any bracings, which are redundant since putting in the cage, that I can remove.

Thanks,

Jason

flash968

you can reallly get it down to pretty much just the outer skin if you are willing to lose the windows

Jason Judd

Nah,

I still want real windows...Oh, I know, some will say I'm a wuss.

Jason

dynatech

Josh,
Give me a call, I’m pretty sure i can remember how to remove the door trim, its actually very easy,

Damian in NJ

Jason, you could get a pair of Club Sport panels with wind up windows, saving the motor and switch weights.

Jason Judd

Damian,

That's a great idea..Thanks!

Now, how do I go about doing this? Is there someone I can go to? Can I order this?

Jason

Damian in NJ

I'd try the UK guys, maybe they have a european PET with part numbers, or a list of 'breakers' who would have parts from written off cars.

RajDatta

Jason, that would be your cheapest bet. Get a UK or german owner who will part with his non power parts.
Raj

flash968

a 924 door complete is about 150 bucks - are the countours and hinge points the same?