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WTB 87 project car
« on: August 20 2020, 02:28:17 PM »
Hey guys, looking for a solid car to do a GNX clone with my son....anyone with a fixer or a lead on one?? Cant find anything I'm interested in that the guy dosent want a fortune for. :cheers:
87 GN, K&N cold air, gutted cat, TT 5.7 chip, AFPR, 340 Walbro w/ hotwire, 60 LBS injectors, 981 valve springs, 206/206 Cam, RJC Powerplate, LS1 MAF & translator, Vacuum brakes, Hellwig rear sway bar, Energy suspension poly bushings, Razors Alky, Pypes exhaust, 5931 turbo, CK9.5 converter

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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #1 on: August 20 2020, 08:42:30 PM »
That is a great project.  My only advice is to try to avoid serious rust.  Drive train is much easier to fix that a bunch of rotten body parts
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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #2 on: August 23 2020, 06:59:58 PM »
Been combing the web, HOLY CRAP !!! junk yard quality is 5 to 10 grand, then everything else is 25,000 from needs some work to pretty nice. Anything that is truly nice is 30 +    I'm kind of shocked, just a few years ago you could get a pretty nice car for 15-18, same car today is 28.
87 GN, K&N cold air, gutted cat, TT 5.7 chip, AFPR, 340 Walbro w/ hotwire, 60 LBS injectors, 981 valve springs, 206/206 Cam, RJC Powerplate, LS1 MAF & translator, Vacuum brakes, Hellwig rear sway bar, Energy suspension poly bushings, Razors Alky, Pypes exhaust, 5931 turbo, CK9.5 converter

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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #3 on: August 25 2020, 09:55:44 AM »
Old cars and guns are solid investments these days
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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #4 on: August 25 2020, 11:59:43 AM »
yea, get your guns and ammo now, sleepy Joe might shut ya down
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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #5 on: September 05 2020, 07:02:16 PM »
Found a car, son is super excited! Will have a thread about the build as soon as we take delivery!!
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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #6 on: September 05 2020, 08:24:49 PM »
Good deal!
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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #7 on: September 07 2020, 06:02:00 PM »
Yep, I'll let the cat out of the bag - he bought my car. I really lost interest a few years ago, and made a deal with Shimy. I know it will go to a good home, and I know he's getting a great deal for a car I pout a lot of love into when I still loved her. :)
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« Reply #8 on: September 07 2020, 08:33:03 PM »
Good deal.  I'm glad it went to someone good!
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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #9 on: September 08 2020, 09:03:33 PM »
Not sure about some one good  :icon_lol: or the great deal....just kidding, he was good to me! Really looking forward to the project....I'm sure I will be firing out lots of questions as we bring this beast back to life!
87 GN, K&N cold air, gutted cat, TT 5.7 chip, AFPR, 340 Walbro w/ hotwire, 60 LBS injectors, 981 valve springs, 206/206 Cam, RJC Powerplate, LS1 MAF & translator, Vacuum brakes, Hellwig rear sway bar, Energy suspension poly bushings, Razors Alky, Pypes exhaust, 5931 turbo, CK9.5 converter

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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #10 on: September 09 2020, 07:25:35 PM »
Good deal for both! Awesome
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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #11 on: September 09 2020, 07:31:00 PM »
Congrats Mark and Shimy!
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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #12 on: September 10 2020, 12:16:25 PM »
Thanks! I would be lying if I said I didn't tear up a bit, so much work and time, and I never got to drive it, even though it is ~98% back together. I am sure Steve and his son will love it, and make many great memories together working on it.
'87 GN, 60lb, TA49, THDP, FTP cam, T+ lots o' shit - SOLD
'07 Ford F150 Lariat 2WD, 5.4L 3v - 255k
'20 Kubota BX2380. FEL, 60" deck
'78 IH/Case 184 Lo-Boy
'99 Kawasaki Bayou 400 4x4

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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #13 on: September 10 2020, 12:23:46 PM »
Damn, I need to edit my signature now. :(
'87 GN, 60lb, TA49, THDP, FTP cam, T+ lots o' shit - SOLD
'07 Ford F150 Lariat 2WD, 5.4L 3v - 255k
'20 Kubota BX2380. FEL, 60" deck
'78 IH/Case 184 Lo-Boy
'99 Kawasaki Bayou 400 4x4

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Re: WTB 87 project car
« Reply #14 on: September 10 2020, 12:27:57 PM »
Our plan is Power Tour long haul when its done, if were near we will look you up and you can take a spin!!
87 GN, K&N cold air, gutted cat, TT 5.7 chip, AFPR, 340 Walbro w/ hotwire, 60 LBS injectors, 981 valve springs, 206/206 Cam, RJC Powerplate, LS1 MAF & translator, Vacuum brakes, Hellwig rear sway bar, Energy suspension poly bushings, Razors Alky, Pypes exhaust, 5931 turbo, CK9.5 converter

 

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