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Glemon · Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 262 Location: Lincoln, NE

I have a 1982 924, the nose piece (bodywork in front of the hood and between the headlights) is literally smashed all to hell. Does it bolt on or is it welded in place? I thought I read somewhere 924 was welded and later cars it was removable, hope I done remember right....
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88 924S
68 TR250
02 IS300

Marlando · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:48 pm Post subject:

My '79 was welded in that took a few careful drills and grinds to remove. Replacement was aligned and screwed in place. 7/10 for ease of job.
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'79 924.
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Formerly Indiana Red, now Green.

Glemon · Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 262 Location: Lincoln, NE

Thanks, I will take a closer look, my initial inspection it seemed solidly attached at many points.
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02 IS300

fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

I used a spot weld drill bit that I picked up at Harbor Freight and a few battery packs in my cordless drill to pull one at the local U-Pull salvage yard.

There's some behind the bumper and a couple of bolts at the sides into the front quarter panels.

The 924S and 944 panels are bolted on, so don't hesitate to use bolts to secure it, their panels are also the same up to the 944 S2 and Turbo, if that helps with your search.

There are some fiberglass versions available too, but the fit and finish can be racecar good and need a bunch of work to make "right"

Good luck!
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

Kenodog · Joined: 25 Jun 2003 Posts: 2651 Location: Vancouver,B.C.

If you have a good machine shop supply store near you then buy one of these :

There are different lengths, I use an extended number 4 to cut the spot welds. It is rigid as R. Jeremy and will cut a beautiful clean hole through the sheet metal. I have used the ghetto cheap spot weld cutters from places like Harbor Freight and they suck. If you tilt them on an angle they don't cut well or the little pilot bit in the center will snap. Weekend warrior junk.

Leigh
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1979 Euro 931, Olive
1981 931, Sabine
1991 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, Ricky
1996 Ford E-350 ex-FedEx Van
2014 Mazda CX-5 (Kinderwagon)
2019 KTM 790 Adventure
2024 KLX300
2024 KLX140

fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Huh, mine still works and it cut through the weld without issue.

Perhaps it is operator error?
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

Kenodog · Joined: 25 Jun 2003 Posts: 2651 Location: Vancouver,B.C.

I guess that's the difference between people that don't mind using cheap shite and those of us that prefer quality tools. Coming from an aviation background I will always choose the latter.

Leigh
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1979 Euro 931, Olive
1981 931, Sabine
1991 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, Ricky
1996 Ford E-350 ex-FedEx Van
2014 Mazda CX-5 (Kinderwagon)
2019 KTM 790 Adventure
2024 KLX300
2024 KLX140

fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Okay then.

I was just stating my experience, your attitude and tone aren't necessary, but not unexpected.

Excuse me while I see my way out as my "cheap shite" ways aren't wanted around here.

Good day.
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

Kenodog · Joined: 25 Jun 2003 Posts: 2651 Location: Vancouver,B.C.

Sweet, see ya.

Leigh
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1979 Euro 931, Olive
1981 931, Sabine
1991 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, Ricky
1996 Ford E-350 ex-FedEx Van
2014 Mazda CX-5 (Kinderwagon)
2019 KTM 790 Adventure
2024 KLX300
2024 KLX140

JjyKs · Joined: 05 Oct 2015 Posts: 114 Location: Finland

My 85 had screws just like 944.

ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15548 Location: Spring Lake MI

Early US model 944s have screws along the upper trailing edge (by the hood latch), but are spot welded on the under side of the lower leading edge (just above the bumper). All US model 2.0L cars are spot welded on both edges. The 924Ss I've had are all screwed in place.
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11724 Location: PacNW

LOL@Leigh+Stefan
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Kenodog · Joined: 25 Jun 2003 Posts: 2651 Location: Vancouver,B.C.

Moooom ! He started it !

Leigh
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1979 Euro 931, Olive
1981 931, Sabine
1991 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, Ricky
1996 Ford E-350 ex-FedEx Van
2014 Mazda CX-5 (Kinderwagon)
2019 KTM 790 Adventure
2024 KLX300
2024 KLX140

jason c · Joined: 13 Jan 2014 Posts: 1018 Location: Nwi

924 & early 944 noses are welded on- no screws other than the ones holding the fender to it.
The 85 & 1/2 and up 944 are screwed on.
The 944 s2 & turbo are screwed on but are a different panel than the n/a cars.
In your case there are several spot welds along the bottom & a row along the top by the hood.

What to drill with depends on how you plan to reattach it.

If you're going to spot weld it back on I would cut the structure of the donor, grind the welds from the back side & grind the welds on your panel so you leave no holes.

If you plan to bolt it back on I would use the cutter that kenodog posted.

If you plan to mig or tig it back on I would use the cutter that fiat mentioned or use a rotabroach.

ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15548 Location: Spring Lake MI