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Actually, I bet $15000 in parts sounds about right...
However, it will be worth more than $25000 after he's done.
I don't have the courage to tally my receipts but I'm sure I have $10,000 in parts (I don't pay myself labor) into my 58k mile S4 after only one year. Counting the purchase price, I'm certainly upside-down in it. I shrug off the overage as "Entertainment Expenses".
Interior and Engine pics. Spent the evening popping the rear hatch, removing the ignition cylinder, and cleaning then moisturizing the seats with Nivea.
I removed the ignition lock cylinder and the 5 digit keycode is stamped on it, from what I've read, that is enough to order a short key but the long key uses 7 digits. Is there any way to find the other two digits? Would they be stamped on the door, hatch, or glove box cylinders? Any guidance would be much appreciated.
I'm picking up a battery tomorrow, if I have time in the evening I'll hook it up and see if I can get the mileage. I'm dying to know at this point!
Give this car to a detailer who knows what he is doing and I would not mind betting the transformation will be truly amazing.
Even the seats will probably come up like spanking new providing rot has not set in- just apply the appropriate conditioners/cleaners and off you go- there are some excellent materials for restoring the suppleness of the leather and that may just be all the seats need.
If the engine integrity has not been compromised I have a feeling this could well be one of the best "Barn finds" ever given the GT's desirability quotient.
Wow... this should be an interesting restoration to follow. I see you're in Virginia Beach... let me know if you need a helping hand with anything. Would love to drop by to see this!
Good luck with this-keep us posted. The right side fuel rail cover is missing too.
I *think* I saw that in the heap of carpets, covers, and spares in the trunk. Why was it removed? Anyone's guess.
I take it for granted that the typical first owner of a 928 didn't own any other tools so the tool kit tools all ended up in the kitchen junk drawer, but who here has ever separated an owner's manual from a car? Isn't it part of the experience to read the manual by interior light while sitting in the car lovingly stroking the steering wheel? Anyway, plenty of missing knick-knacks to keep me busy. I found the driver's side hatch release **** under the seat: SCORE. Found the passenger side door compartment lever cover under the other seat: one to go. I have to say its pretty complete overall, but I guess I'm comparing it to my S4 which was missing (or had broken) a LOT of little $100 things.
Wow... this should be an interesting restoration to follow. I see you're in Virginia Beach... let me know if you need a helping hand with anything. Would love to drop by to see this!
I think George is going to stop over this weekend, c'mon by if you're free. I rent a two car garage shop space out near Oceana Naval Air Station. I'll PM you my #
The owner said absolutely no, just neglected. Widow and son both said it was driven into the car port and then just sat. The car port and house were on the water, but that body of water is flood controlled as one of the Norfolk Airport runways is on that same body of water (directly across from their yard). Underside shows no signs of rust or water, carpets are surprisingly black, exposed electrical connections show dark copper but no green. Not sure what other tell-tales to look for but I think its legit.
I was worried about rodent damage, being that close to the water and having sat that long, haven't found a single mouse turd and no urine stink. Musty mostly.
01-17-2017, 07:56 PM
