Mark R.

Yes, I agree. I'm dying to know too. But until he is able to get a battery into it, he won't know...

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safulop

Oh yeah, hmm. I forgot he can't just read the little dials like in my 88.

mskar

In one of life's cruel ironies, I had long-standing plans to be out of town this past weekend to visit family. Just got back last night.

I promise to make interior and engine shots a priority! It may be the weekend before I can get over to my garage and have some daylight to work with though.

mskar

I know, its killing me. I definitely have time after work to pickup a battery this week, and probably have time to finish my ignition removal (POD is already out of the way enough to perform ignition surgery).

The signs are good: engine pad is perfect, no peeling intake paint, driver's seat bolsterLOOKS low-mileage. PO was a typical reckless, "let's see if I can splice a huge honkin' subwoofer assembly into the back" type so I doubt engine-pads and manifold paint were on his radar.

The minute I find out the mileage I will post it!

mskar

In regards to removing the pin that holds the ignition switch, can anyone recommend the proper tool? I was thinking Dremel with a cutoff wheel?

I want to grind/cut around the pin retainer just enough that I can grab and pull the pin out, correct?

Simon928

I just drilled right up to the pin and then lifted it with either a dental pick or a punch.

jcorenman

Doesn't matter, it's a GT.

skpyle

Exactly.


Seth K. Pyle

hlee96

Remember, he bought it at parts car price. It would be nice even if it is >150-200,000 miles. He's not losing money.

Jim Chambers

Want to follow this adventure.

voskian

Hoi's right, it's a GT, they only sold 145 GT's in NA in 91. It's worth trying to restore it as it is the best of the breed!!

JPTL

Guy

I have always had great luck with simply using a pair of dykes or wire cutters to grab the pin and extract it out. I start with a pic tool to dig a little around the pin and pry it up slightly.

safulop

Well I imagine it's going to require $10,000 worth of mechanical reconditioning. So yeah I guess it will pay for itself even if a high-miler.

hlee96

Actually, I bet $15000 in parts sounds about right...
However, it will be worth more than $25000 after he's done.