Hi from West Tennessee

greatfool66 · #1

I came across a 944 Turbo for a really good price right in my city and its one of my few dream cars, even the red color I wanted, so I had to get it even though I had no plans for a new car.

Its my first true project car so I am taking it slowly and learning about the timing belts while fixing basic items like hood struts and interior stuff. There was also water damage to the passenger side from a rusted battery tray so in parallel I am trying to weld in a new battery box. I have worked on other stuff so at least I'm not starting from zero. I really like the DIY spirit of this forum since I can never afford to buy OEM branded tools. Hope to learn and contribute back something.

Tom · #2

greatfool66 wrote: Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:40 pm I came across a 944 Turbo for a really good price right in my city and its one of my few dream cars, even the red color I wanted, so I had to get it even though I had no plans for a new car.

Its my first true project car so I am taking it slowly and learning about the timing belts while fixing basic items like hood struts and interior stuff. There was also water damage to the passenger side from a rusted battery tray so in parallel I am trying to weld in a new battery box. I have worked on other stuff so at least I'm not starting from zero. I really like the DIY spirit of this forum since I can never afford to buy OEM branded tools. Hope to learn and contribute back something.

Awesome, welcome aboard. Post some pics of the car! You've come to the right place.

blueline · #3

greatfool66 wrote: Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:40 pm I came across a 944 Turbo for a really good price right in my city and its one of my few dream cars, even the red color I wanted, so I had to get it even though I had no plans for a new car.

Its my first true project car so I am taking it slowly and learning about the timing belts while fixing basic items like hood struts and interior stuff. There was also water damage to the passenger side from a rusted battery tray so in parallel I am trying to weld in a new battery box. I have worked on other stuff so at least I'm not starting from zero. I really like the DIY spirit of this forum since I can never afford to buy OEM branded tools. Hope to learn and contribute back something.

Welcome to Carpokes from a fellow Tennessean! Another 944 freshen up undertaking from a new 'Pokes member which is also great to hear. There are good people at the site to help along the way should you need it.

Thank you again for finding Carpokes and signing up - we're glad you're here!