$25000 sa -!
10-23-09, 11:40 AM
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you read it right, but i really doubt its a correct number... especially worldwide.
even the CYM FD, there were 350 made, FOR THE US MARKET. the rest of the world got yellow also, but we don't have a number for it
even the CYM FD, there were 350 made, FOR THE US MARKET. the rest of the world got yellow also, but we don't have a number for it
10-23-09, 02:17 PM
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No the chrome finish on the door panels and dash was the kind of the same no matter what car it was the only different one was the early 79s with the dual chrome strip all the later cars roughly 10/78 build date had single chrome strips the dash one was the only difference and if memory serves me correct it was available in black, drk brown and wine depending on the interior color. as for the door handles ALL 79s came with plastic door handles all 80s and later were chrome metal.
Although I've reupholstered the fabric part of my door, the handle/rest shown here is original to my 80 GS:
Better shot of the top finisher:
Also I don't want to quote it because I don't have the documents in front of me to reference, but I think that any 80 could be had with the gray radio face plate which would give you a chrome trim ring on the shifter boot, however not all did have it, the only way for me to know for sure is to reference my sales guide and the parts manual. It is a fact that to get the black one the car did have to be a base model, but i believe even the base model could be had with the optional face plate
I replaced the original vinyl black boot with brown leather, the **** obviously isn't right - - haven't been able to find a good correct one - - and I installed the radio and gauges, and window switches, but otherwise those are the original bits from the 80 GS
10-23-09, 04:24 PM
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I had a look finally at the LE ..... I know one thing. Those are origonal Bridgstone White letter tires so can't be too many miles on it . I have the origonal tire and LE rim in my spare compartment at its never been on the road . Those are the tires .
10-24-09, 12:47 AM
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yep, they are OEM. However I have a whole rack of NOS OEM bridgestones in my garage for restorations and I was able about 2 years back pick up some of the White letter ones from Florida NEW also there was another LE I knew about US spec that was still running around shod with OEM tires that one and a sister car to it were owned by a forum member. Doesn't mean the car is not true but there are too many points of inconsistancy with the pictures and parts to call it a 25K$ car
10-24-09, 08:04 AM
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[QUOTE=rotarydude;9579807]Banzi the coloring on the pulleys is very near white just a hit of cream in it, when they age and oxidize they take on more of cream or tan coloring, A/C was about the only option available on a LE one can only guess and since the installs were done at the port or dealerships that if a car was going to canada it wasn't slated to come with A/C unless the dealer did it.
Dave, yes I realized after I posted that the reference to White and Tan/Cream pulleys were one in the same. As far as I know, mine were never a bright white, but always the tan / cream color.
Stu also said the same thing about the A/C, that it was an option at the port or dealer. I never knew that. Suppose that may account for why some hoses you see are ribbed and some not.
Glen, yes the US spec 80's had the chrome trim bits on the arm rests which the 79's did not. I'm not tyring to question this car or pick it apart, in fact it's quite nice! They are being a little un realistic about it's value in the current market. Someday maybe, but not today.
Dave, yes I realized after I posted that the reference to White and Tan/Cream pulleys were one in the same. As far as I know, mine were never a bright white, but always the tan / cream color.
Stu also said the same thing about the A/C, that it was an option at the port or dealer. I never knew that. Suppose that may account for why some hoses you see are ribbed and some not.
Glen, yes the US spec 80's had the chrome trim bits on the arm rests which the 79's did not. I'm not tyring to question this car or pick it apart, in fact it's quite nice! They are being a little un realistic about it's value in the current market. Someday maybe, but not today.
10-24-09, 11:13 AM
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Never would hang you out Bro you're more than welcome to visit the ranch anytime although knowing your from Alaska I would recommend winter or spring when the heat and humidity is not oppressive. I look forward to having a chance to show you the shop and my little collection.
On a side note I now see that I need to pay attention to my prior posts as I repeated myself like 3 times in this thread, guess thats what I get for doing this stuff when I should be sleeping. Rx addiction is a bitch, and I am desperate for a wankel fix soo bad I was drooling on a riced out Tibiuron.
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10-25-09, 03:46 AM
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Never would hang you out Bro you're more than welcome to visit the ranch anytime although knowing your from Alaska I would recommend winter or spring when the heat and humidity is not oppressive. I look forward to having a chance to show you the shop and my little collection.
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10-27-09, 08:09 AM
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hey thats real close to me! maybe ill call him... there were only 347 spark yellows? i thought that was one of the most popular colors for SAs.....
10-27-09, 11:52 AM
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Come on guys....only 3 more hours and no one is bidding... you could get a steal of a deal on an ole' RX-7 for about the price of a new RX-8.....
any takers???
any takers???
10-27-09, 12:30 PM
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yep, they are OEM. However I have a whole rack of NOS OEM bridgestones in my garage for restorations and I was able about 2 years back pick up some of the White letter ones from Florida NEW also there was another LE I knew about US spec that was still running around shod with OEM tires that one and a sister car to it were owned by a forum member. Doesn't mean the car is not true but there are too many points of inconsistancy with the pictures and parts to call it a 25K$ car
