New to me 40K mile 1980 US auto
10-13-2019, 12:49 AM
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New to me 40K mile 1980 US auto
Options:
M249 - Automatic
M261 - Outside mirror - passenger's side, electrically adjustable and heatable
I389 - Blaupunkt CR stereo type US
I401 - Wheel-cast aluminium alloy, telephone design, rim 7"X16, tire 225/50 VR 16
M437 - 6-way Comfort seat left, electrically adjustable, 78-84
M438 - 6-way Comfort seat right, electrically adjustable, 78-84
M563 - Automatic air conditioner
Standard:
cruise control
power antenna
central indicator
power door locks
No:
alarm
sunroof
hi-fi amp
rub strips
rear wiper
type sticker
cassette box
rear glovebox
intensive washer
headlight squirters
air-pump ('80 only)
Literal barn find. Tags expired in '95! Engine compartment was one big mouse nest. Still working on clearing the a/c ducting. Yuck.
In the process of going through all the wiring under the dash and behind the CE to fix chewed on wires. Not too bad, though.
Many light scratches on the hood/fenders, hopefully they'll buff out. One rust spot on rear right window.
Got it running today. Runs strongly and shifts fine around the block.
Brand new 23 year old tires go thump-a-thump.
Who's the U-boat commander?
M249 - Automatic
M261 - Outside mirror - passenger's side, electrically adjustable and heatable
I389 - Blaupunkt CR stereo type US
I401 - Wheel-cast aluminium alloy, telephone design, rim 7"X16, tire 225/50 VR 16
M437 - 6-way Comfort seat left, electrically adjustable, 78-84
M438 - 6-way Comfort seat right, electrically adjustable, 78-84
M563 - Automatic air conditioner
Standard:
cruise control
power antenna
central indicator
power door locks
No:
alarm
sunroof
hi-fi amp
rub strips
rear wiper
type sticker
cassette box
rear glovebox
intensive washer
headlight squirters
air-pump ('80 only)
Literal barn find. Tags expired in '95! Engine compartment was one big mouse nest. Still working on clearing the a/c ducting. Yuck.
In the process of going through all the wiring under the dash and behind the CE to fix chewed on wires. Not too bad, though.
Many light scratches on the hood/fenders, hopefully they'll buff out. One rust spot on rear right window.
Got it running today. Runs strongly and shifts fine around the block.
Brand new 23 year old tires go thump-a-thump.
Who's the U-boat commander?
Last edited by PorKen; 11-10-2019 at 11:08 PM.
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10-13-2019, 12:50 AM
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ANSA cat-back. Meh.
Seats work except for driver recline at the moment. They roll forward all the way automatically when seat back is unlatched!
Original radio works, kinda. (Gets buzzy after a while.) Antenna works.
Clean CE! White plastic, no melted fuses or relay sockets. OMG!
Spare spark plugs!
Seats work except for driver recline at the moment. They roll forward all the way automatically when seat back is unlatched!
Original radio works, kinda. (Gets buzzy after a while.) Antenna works.
Clean CE! White plastic, no melted fuses or relay sockets. OMG!
Spare spark plugs!
10-13-2019, 01:21 AM
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Odometer and tripmeter do work. 
Two owners? Original Oregon delivery, AFAIK. Changed hands at 21K in '86. (Registration and insurance cards from both owners in glovebox.)
So strange. This is the 928 I have always told people what my ideal driver would be. Extremely low option '80 3-spd. And it was in town.
Note that '80 did NOT have a full jump post cover, just a cap, which IS missing. Besides that and the unfortunately missing glovebox manuals, so far it looks like every other original part is still on the car.
Two owners? Original Oregon delivery, AFAIK. Changed hands at 21K in '86. (Registration and insurance cards from both owners in glovebox.)
So strange. This is the 928 I have always told people what my ideal driver would be. Extremely low option '80 3-spd. And it was in town.
Note that '80 did NOT have a full jump post cover, just a cap, which IS missing. Besides that and the unfortunately missing glovebox manuals, so far it looks like every other original part is still on the car.
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10-13-2019, 11:21 AM
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Nice grab. It'll be fun to bring it all the way back. It's now in good hands too.
10-13-2019, 02:10 PM
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edit...saw the option in the list above... Good choice by the original owner!
"16" phone dials? Thought those were reserved for the 5-sp and the 15" phone dials came on the autos?
Did that change in later years?"
"16" phone dials? Thought those were reserved for the 5-sp and the 15" phone dials came on the autos?
Did that change in later years?"
10-13-2019, 02:56 PM
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Going by the option list, the 16's were special ordered. 15's would be cool but the 16's look better, I think. Would really like to get some Collezione P7's for it, but will probably just go with some Cooper RS3-A or some such from the local for now.
Too bad the right outside mirror was ordered, too.
Too bad the right outside mirror was ordered, too.
10-13-2019, 09:43 PM
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Pirelli re-released the P7. The 15" tread pattern looks very similar, the 16's..not so much.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...8&autoModClar=
15's^^
16's^^
IIRC Pirelli re-released the P7. The 15's look similar and the 16's..not so much.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...8&autoModClar=
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...8&autoModClar=
15's^^
16's^^
IIRC Pirelli re-released the P7. The 15's look similar and the 16's..not so much.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...8&autoModClar=
10-13-2019, 11:36 PM
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Tire Rack doesn't list them but Pirelli says 225 and 245 R16 are on tap.
I can only find the 225 at the link below, $315/ea.
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/22...4-2255516L.htm
I am going to wait until I'm sure the suspension and alignment is in spec before thinking of putting those on.
205/50R15 86Y P7
Lamborghini Countach; Porsche 930
225/50R15TL 91Y P7
Lamborghini Countach; Lancia: Stratos; Porsche 930
285/40R15 92Y P7
De Tomaso Pantera; Lancia: Stratos; Porsche 911
345/35R15 95Y P7
De Tomaso Pantera; Lamborghini: Countach; Lancia Stratos
205/55R16 91Y P7 (N4)
Ferrari: 208 Turbo, 308, 328, Mondial; Porsche: 911, 928, 944.
225/50R16 92Y P7 (N4)
Ferrari: 208 Turbo, 308, 328, Mondial; Porsche: 911, 928, 944.
245/45R16 94Y P7 (N4)
Porsche: 911, 928, 944.
Lamborghini Countach; Porsche 930
225/50R15TL 91Y P7
Lamborghini Countach; Lancia: Stratos; Porsche 930
285/40R15 92Y P7
De Tomaso Pantera; Lancia: Stratos; Porsche 911
345/35R15 95Y P7
De Tomaso Pantera; Lamborghini: Countach; Lancia Stratos
205/55R16 91Y P7 (N4)
Ferrari: 208 Turbo, 308, 328, Mondial; Porsche: 911, 928, 944.
225/50R16 92Y P7 (N4)
Ferrari: 208 Turbo, 308, 328, Mondial; Porsche: 911, 928, 944.
245/45R16 94Y P7 (N4)
Porsche: 911, 928, 944.
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/22...4-2255516L.htm
I am going to wait until I'm sure the suspension and alignment is in spec before thinking of putting those on.
10-13-2019, 11:45 PM
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Once you get the new tires, It wouldn't hurt to drive this car even though the POs didn't do that very much. These cars benefit dramatically from regular use. :-)
10-13-2019, 11:47 PM
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Tire Rack doesn't list them but Pirelli says 225 and 245 R16 are on tap.
I can only find the 225 at the link below, $315/ea.
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/22...4-2255516L.htm
I am going to wait until I'm sure the suspension and alignment is in spec before thinking of putting those on.
I can only find the 225 at the link below, $315/ea.
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/22...4-2255516L.htm
I am going to wait until I'm sure the suspension and alignment is in spec before thinking of putting those on.
Another option is to hunt down some original 40+ year old P7's set that will ride like s_ _t and probably cost more than the newer versions. T
10-14-2019, 01:30 AM
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The A/C system still has some pressure! Might be able to get away with just a top-up of R12...until the compressor blows up. I am really spoiled now, even my old GMC has working aircon. 
Has a pretty good oil leak off the back of the engine. Hoping it is a rear cam seal but it is probably the rear crank. Have yet to get it on the lift. Still worried about the wiring and obsessing about mice.
I mostly drive the comfy Bimmers around town now but I plan on driving this one regularly once it's sorted, especially since it is an auto. If it all works out I'll probably sell the S4 manual.
Has a pretty good oil leak off the back of the engine. Hoping it is a rear cam seal but it is probably the rear crank. Have yet to get it on the lift. Still worried about the wiring and obsessing about mice.
