"Frame" damage?
08-25-2010, 12:28 PM
#16
Pro
Thread Starter
Cosmo,
Yes, it is that car. Overall, it needs a fair bit of time and effort to put it back right. I'm considering it because of the 86.5 features, and my personal goal of slowly building it for reliable touring and fun.
Allan
Yes, it is that car. Overall, it needs a fair bit of time and effort to put it back right. I'm considering it because of the 86.5 features, and my personal goal of slowly building it for reliable touring and fun.
Allan
08-25-2010, 02:50 PM
#18
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. Sold it to the guy in Toronto and I think he got in over his head. It looks like a solid piece to start with, as long as you can put up with the cosmetic deficiencies to start with. Lowball him and see how cheap you can get it for, sounds like he really needs to move it.Not backwards just standing still for a few seconds
08-25-2010, 03:25 PM
#19
Pro
Thread Starter
Thanks for the info Cosmo. I've got one more to see tonight, and decide between the two. The 86.5 is a runner, but needs the interior re-assembled at a minimum to drive it safely. It is 99% complete, looks like the diff and trans have been worked on recently due to cleaned and painted nicely. Also seems the steering rack is recently installed. Very clean underneath for 128K miles, a solid starting point for a rebuild.
08-25-2010, 05:44 PM
#20
BigAl1: I remember seeing some "collision repair dimensions" for the 928 posted somewhere here. They have all the critical dimensions to verify that the frame is straight. To verify that a car you are interested in has a straight frame, you could bring those with you next time you look at a prospective car. Maybe someone here on the list have them handy for scanning?
My car also has the slightly "dimpled" "frame rails (actually told they are crumple zones) after some idiot tried to raise my car and didn't bother to look where the REAL lift points are. Good luck in your search!
My car also has the slightly "dimpled" "frame rails (actually told they are crumple zones) after some idiot tried to raise my car and didn't bother to look where the REAL lift points are. Good luck in your search!
08-25-2010, 07:00 PM
#21
Team Owner
the WSM has frame dimensions
08-26-2010, 10:16 AM
#22
Rennlist Member
Hey Al
I am not sure what your budget is, but this S4 in Toronto looks like a great deal. FYI if you are looking at automatics (especially the 85 and up cars) have the the crank end play measured to check for TBF.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ225840873
Or this one, one would have to numbers on the engine it could be a 300 hp Euro S, but sometimes spoilers were added to the non S cars.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ217695304
I am not sure what your budget is, but this S4 in Toronto looks like a great deal. FYI if you are looking at automatics (especially the 85 and up cars) have the the crank end play measured to check for TBF.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ225840873
Or this one, one would have to numbers on the engine it could be a 300 hp Euro S, but sometimes spoilers were added to the non S cars.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ217695304
08-30-2010, 03:09 AM
#23
Burning Brakes
I went to see that ingersol car it is a very nice car not sure what the price was but he replaced all the interior with new stuff and had all the maintanace done the only thing that wasn't done was some peeling paint he said the car was a cali car he bought on e bay it looked like a very well kept solid car to me. I bought all the leftover parts that he had replaced
08-30-2010, 09:25 AM
#24
Pro
Thread Starter
Thanks Cosmo,
I have bought the green 1980, and we pick it up tomorrow!! So, we are now officially 928 owners! WHoot - now onto the real work of checking everything to make sure it is safe and reliable. I'll post pics later this week when it is home.
Allan
I have bought the green 1980, and we pick it up tomorrow!! So, we are now officially 928 owners! WHoot - now onto the real work of checking everything to make sure it is safe and reliable. I'll post pics later this week when it is home.
Allan
08-30-2010, 09:30 AM
#25
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Tailpipe,
I visited that car twice, and decided it was not for me. It has sunroof and electric seats, so I didn't fit very well as I'm 6'8" tall. Would have been a lot of effort to configure it for me to drive comfortably.
Allan
I visited that car twice, and decided it was not for me. It has sunroof and electric seats, so I didn't fit very well as I'm 6'8" tall. Would have been a lot of effort to configure it for me to drive comfortably.
Allan
08-30-2010, 09:51 AM
#27
Rennlist Member
Congratulations, is it an actual Euro S? If it is, that will be quite a ride. Make sure you drive it somewhat regularly to keep the CIS injection working as it should.
08-30-2010, 10:25 AM
#29
Rennlist Member
I just checked the picture again and noticed no sunroof, perfect for a big guy like you! 
I hope you enjoy you will have to get together with our crew here. Regulars on this board from Kitchener, Cambridge, Hamilton, Aurora and Grimsby.
I hope you enjoy you will have to get together with our crew here. Regulars on this board from Kitchener, Cambridge, Hamilton, Aurora and Grimsby.