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...Also, I just thought of this, I sent roger Tyson some pictures of the under carriage frame rails because I was concerned as to their state. Both rails have some damage, to which Roger stated was common. However, now I'm concerned that all the misalignment issues I've noticed with the fenders and the damage to the rails may be related.
So, because I'm a perfectionist, I wouldn't be able to feel comfortable with the vehicle, after what I've found, until I've dismantled her and put her back together myself. Not opposed to that. Just need to know that the body can be put right for a reasonable amount. A reasonable amount still below what it would cost me to source another 85-86 project.
Sorry - I've rambled!
Those aren't frame rails. They aren't structural. They are the channels that the seat track sit in.
Because they look like structural components, fools (like your "Monkeys") will use them as jacking points.
And then they get crushed. It's not anything more than cosmetic, although it does indicate "Stupid PO Behavior", somewhat similar to a missing jump post cap & cover.
To be honest, the more you ramble, the less practical saving this car sounds. Not that it couldn't be done, but the cost involved and the end result simply don't sound like a good idea.
if you ever play Texas Holdem the best strategy is to fold a bad starting hand and wait for a better hand on the next deal. Keep investing and soon you are pot committed and find it difficult to fold.... or get away from a "project". Stan's advise is well founded and based on much experience and many cars he has owned and repaired. Get it running and hopefully driving with as little money spent as possible and try not to get emotionally attached to the car..... Thousands of 928s have been junked and parted out BECAUSE they were not worth fixing. One more makes no real difference.
I went out and looked at the underside of my sunroof 928 that I am gong to chop shortly. Guess what? Mine also has the same gobby looking welds that the Monkeys supposedly put into Al's top. I will venture to suggest that everyone with a sunroof 928 has these same welds. Based on that I think we should all take The Deputy's warning to heart.
Wow, you're sure putting my internet provider through its paces (DSL)...I think I could actually see the wires on the telephone poles glowing as it tried to load all of these pictures...lol.
Those ports on the radiator are for an automatic trans cooler lines, should be two, upper and lower...but your car is a stick...so unused.
Thanks for that. With regard to the gaps, I can say that I wasn't as detailed as describe upon initial inspection of the car. I did a quick look and all seemed good, except for the rear lid not closing.
Quick update. I came across a '86 automatic VIN WP0JB0927GS861404. Picked it up for a decent price. So, I believe I'll be parting out the '86.5 manual. Thanks for all the help.
01-03-2016, 06:03 PM
