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Andre'

Greetings All.

I haven't had a chance to introduce myself yet - my name is Andre', and I live in Anniston, Alabama. My first Porsche ever was - and still is - a 1988 924s (M756), which I purchased back in 1999. This vehicle today still is my daily driver with almost 300K miles on the clock, and, inevitably, I will have to replace this car at some point in time in the near future due to mechanical wear (the Alabama sun did a great job, too). A few weeks ago I purchased another 1988 924s; same excact car, unmolested and bone stock down to the original radio including the window sticker. But the car is from the north-east with some minor rust damage, and that's where I would need some help!

The battery tray is in pretty bad shape, and the best thing in my opinion would be to find a donator car to remove the tray. The tray must be in excellent condition with no corrosion damage! I would need the entire flat portion of the tray including parts of the adjointing (2" up) fire wall and side pillar. I would be willing to pay for the tray, labor to remove and S&H cost. I'm not aware of replacement battery trays as a repair kit - maybe there is - should anybody have information on this issue please let me know.

Thanks ya'll! Andre'

Smoothie · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject:

Hi, and welcome.
Excuse the short answer - but it is a link to a longer answer with more links and pics

- http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=20909
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Scorpio · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject:

My version...

http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=26509&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15
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speedster9110 · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject:

My first '24 had been patched with fiberglass, creating more of a "collander effect" than actually sealing. My last '24 had the same problem and I chose to weld in a new patch, which lead to an interesting conversation with the wife.

Me: could you help me for a bit?
Her: sure.. how?
Me: Hold this and if you see flames near me, use it... but warn me first.

In the end I was able to get the plate in using a wet towel to "quench" the weld. (do be careful). When you cut out the battery box, do not be shocked if you find that the inner frame rail (horn) has begun to rust as well. In the end the welded repair was waterproof and fairly stock looking (keep in mind I painted the entire car following that).
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Andre' · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:59 am Post subject:

Thanks everybody! I found a donar car with a rust free battery pan - the present owner is willing to cut and sell the area that I would need to repair my car. I probably have to take the dash out to get full access to the damaged area...

More work than originally anticipated but I think it's worth the extra effort! Thanks again for everybody's help.

Andre'

2Fast · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 459 Location: Klamath Falls, OR

I know a very easy way to fix it, store it in a garage! It fixed the problem for me

. Also you have a piece of art sitting in your garage too. Its a win, win situation!!!

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Andre' · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:11 am Post subject:

[quote="2Fast"]I know a very easy way to fix it, store it in a garage! It fixed the problem for me

That's like shooting the horse you are sitting on...

I'd rather face the challenge!