My First Porsche

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27 Oct 2011 22:01 #6612 by Johnny V
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Hey everyone! I picked up my 1984 928S on Tuesday and have already bought all new taillights, sidemarkers, turn signals, parking lights and hood/hatch struts, lol. They are on the way as we speak.

Anyway, here are some pictures. Im from the Jersey Shore, btw. I'd love to join up as an official OC Member, but I don't know how to go about doing that through the forum. Is the only way to go to 928oc.org?

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28 Oct 2011 00:55 #6613 by pcar928fan
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Yup, go to www.928oc.org and then follow the links on the home page and pay by paypal and I'll get you all squared away!

Congrats on your new car! Enjoy it in good health!
James
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28 Oct 2011 04:38 #6614 by srshaw3
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Congratulations on the purchase, looks like a nice stable of cars there!

Here is a direct link to the form if you can pay by credit card (or other paypal method): 928oc.org/signup_information.htm

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28 Oct 2011 09:21 #6616 by WyattsRide
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Welcome Johnny(?)!

If you do become a OC Member, please add your car pictures and story (if you want) to the Owner Profile section. Pictures with updating and current activity to your 928 is always welcome and encouraged.

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28 Oct 2011 16:04 #6623 by 928mac
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Welcome, hope to see you as a regular soon

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28 Oct 2011 20:35 #6626 by Johnny V
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Absolutely! Everytime I go outside I just want to work on my baby..but her time will come. I should be signing up for 928OC tonight :)

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28 Oct 2011 22:38 #6629 by Johnny V
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Ok, fellas. I'm all signed up and paid :)

928OC's newest member!

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28 Oct 2011 23:02 #6630 by pcar928fan
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I received your membership application tonight! Well done! Glad to have you!

Look for a formal email welcome soon and watch your mail box as I will be sending a goodie bag too!
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28 Oct 2011 23:09 #6631 by Johnny V
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Fantastic! I knew I'd love owning a Porsche...but I had no idea the community would be so great!! :)

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29 Oct 2011 05:32 #6632 by srshaw3
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You are now upgraded to member status. :D

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29 Oct 2011 08:10 #6633 by the flying scotsman
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welcome to ownership and the OC......lots of like minded folks here to help out with all upcoming projects :)

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29 Oct 2011 18:09 #6641 by Johnny V
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Thanks, Stan! Ill start work on my gallery :)

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31 Oct 2011 20:50 #6669 by mm928
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Welcome JV - I have an 83 and many parts are similar except the engine.

Glad to have you - I think you will have a great experience owning a 928, and this group of folks is here to help you with the friends and advice part!

I am approaching my 1 year anniversary of 928 ownership.....it's getting to where I can really enjoy it more and more by taking it to 928 get togethers and local PCA events.....lots of fun.

BTW - the wheels look original even though they are black. Do you know how they were painted and do they look good close up? I understand if they are the Anodized kind, that they need to have that removed/sanded before painting. Just curious. The all Black knight rider look can be cool. Maybe a touch of Red here and there... ;)

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Slate Blue Metallic w/ Blue Leather
85/86 exhaust manifolds
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SS Hi-perf Cat
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VIN: WP0JB0926DS861180
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31 Oct 2011 21:18 #6675 by Johnny V
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Thanks for the warm welcome, Strat! The PO said he had them dipped, and they doo look nice, but it's just not for me. Funny thing, my brother also mentioned that it had a Knight Rider feel to it, lol.

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02 Nov 2011 17:45 #6691 by Johnny V
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So my box of goodies came in today! She now has all new hood and hatch struts, which is awesome. However, I didn't know what was entailed in replacing all the lights. I wasn't quite prepared for removing the front and rear bumper covers, lol. I'll probably do that this weekend.

I was also going to replace the beading.. but she is going to be getting a full paint job in the near future and my plan is to remove as much as I can (bumper covers, mirrors, fenders, etc..) and have the shop paint all those pieces and the car separately. I figure replacing all the weather stripping and beading should be done after that. Thoughts?

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03 Nov 2011 06:38 #6699 by MarkP
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03 Nov 2011 07:36 #6700 by MarkP
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Enjoy these videos on a UK Porsche 928 restoration...

www.streetfire.net/video/wheeler-dealers...rsche-928_639306.htm

www.streetfire.net/video/wheeler-dealers...rsche-928_639311.htm

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03 Nov 2011 10:15 #6702 by Johnny V
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Wow, thanks for the shortcut, Mark! I'm going to go try that ASAP!

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03 Nov 2011 14:14 #6708 by 87 Shark
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Welcome and enjoy the time you work on your car. It's almost as much fun as driving it. The more I learn about the car the more I respect it. Nothing like making a mod and taking it out for a tour.

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03 Nov 2011 20:48 #6721 by Johnny V
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87Shark, I know exactly what you mean. Even after just replacing the hood and hatch struts, I took her out for a drive, lol.

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03 Nov 2011 22:29 #6729 by pcar928fan
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Mark, I think you are talking about tail lights on an S4/GTS, JohnnyV has an S and the four screws on the tail light lens come out to change the tail lights, but I think he is ACTUALLY talking about the side markers...maybe... Wait, that can't be right as you CERTAINLY wouldn't have to pull the bumper covers for them either.

Yea, Johnny, I am not sure which lights you are trying to replace, but you don't have to remove the bumper covers to get to ANY lights on ANY 928...
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04 Nov 2011 00:29 #6732 by Johnny V
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Well I bought replacement lights, housings and all, not just the bulbs for the tail lights, rear side markers, front side markers, turn signals, and parking lights. The PO tinted everything black and I decided to replace everything, not just the lenses.

I'll have some time to tinker with the car tomorrow so I'll report back.

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10 Nov 2011 11:34 #6852 by Johnny V
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I did some more cleaning and took apart a huge portion of the interior. I'm very happy with how everything is underneath...you can really see how well these cars are built :)

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10 Nov 2011 12:19 #6855 by 928mac
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Johnny V;7007 wrote: I did some more cleaning and took apart a huge portion of the interior. I'm very happy with how everything is underneath...you can really see how well these cars are built :)

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+2 on that. I was amazed how the little things were engineered so that it was easier to work on.

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10 Nov 2011 12:29 #6857 by Johnny V
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928mac;7010 wrote: +2 on that. I was amazed how the little things were engineered so that it was easier to work on.


exactly..every time I tinker with her I learn so much more. It's a great adventure

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10 Nov 2011 16:42 #6863 by MarkP
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pcar928fan;6884 wrote: Mark, I think you are talking about tail lights on an S4/GTS,QUOTE]

Could be James. It's time to get another 928. Looks like the vendor I told you about still has that car. I'll call again this weekend. He won't even take a small deposit from me until I've seen it... I'll be mid-Atlantic exactly a week from now. Can't wait...

Johnny, your car looks awesome and menacing as is. The blacked out S4 wheels and no side mouldings really clinch the deal... Hope it goes as good as it looks...

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10 Nov 2011 17:11 #6866 by neilh
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I'm partial to all black as well, my 96 wide body -

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10 Nov 2011 17:46 #6867 by Johnny V
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Thanks, Mark!

Neil..your car is pure buttsecks

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10 Nov 2011 17:53 #6868 by neilh
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Thanks, here are my other 2:

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11 Nov 2011 13:41 #6879 by Johnny V
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Replaced all of the front lighting. Here she is now :)

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A quick before/after

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Next up, the rears

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11 Nov 2011 15:21 #6882 by 87 Shark
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Looks good. Working on these cars is addictive. I am amazed as to how well they come apart after 25 yrs.

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11 Nov 2011 15:31 #6883 by Johnny V
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87 Shark;7040 wrote: I am amazed as to how well they come apart after 25 yrs.


Could not have said it better myself

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11 Nov 2011 15:39 #6884 by srshaw3
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Johnny V;7041 wrote: Could not have said it better myself


I echo that. I have done work on my american built vehicles and after just a few years there is surface rust on all the cheap hardware, this is nearly unheard of on the 928 hardware.

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11 Nov 2011 19:57 #6892 by Johnny V
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You're right, Stan. I've done alot of work on my 2000 Ford CrownVic P71 and its a night and day difference. I was pleasantly surprised.

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01 Jan 2012 18:19 #7569 by Johnny V
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Finally got the rear bumper cover off, cleaned, and replaced with factory lights. That concludes replacing parking lights, blinkers, front sidemarkers, rear sidemarkers, and taillights :)

BEFORE:

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01 Jan 2012 22:17 #7582 by pcar928fan
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Getting better all the time!
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02 Jan 2012 00:40 #7584 by Kiln_Red
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pcar928fan;7752 wrote: Getting better all the time!


I agree! There was just too much black going on for me.

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02 Jan 2012 01:43 #7585 by Johnny V
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Some cars are enhanced by stuff like that. IMO the 928 is so damn nice in factory form.

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02 Jan 2012 11:52 #7591 by 928mac
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Johnny V;7755 wrote: Some cars are enhanced by stuff like that. IMO the 928 is so damn nice in factory form.


I agree Johnny. I have made a few changes but I am not going to change the outside looks.

I changed the steering wheel to a 930 look.
A 7 inch flip out stereo and
a stand alone engine management system (see ECM passenger kick panel)

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Under the hood the engine is painted up and missing the distributors
and the only other planed visible change is the window switches to these.

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02 Jan 2012 11:53 #7592 by Johnny V
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Damn, Brad! That's awesome!

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