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*thinking about buying a parts car*
I found this junkyard about 70 miles from where i live. I found 2 rx's there. A 1980 and a 1987 gs. I am thinking about buying the 1980 for parts i need for my '82.
The stats:
1980
Red, ext. and int.
5 speed
12a
ac
aftermarket glass moonroof
straight body, no dents
dual exhaust
factory mags
The salavage guy was asking $350, but i think i can bring it home for $300 or $325.
I need close to $200 worth of parts so i thought i might as well buy the whole thing incase i need any other parts.
What do you think, would you buy it?
(ps clear title)
The stats:
1980
Red, ext. and int.
5 speed
12a
ac
aftermarket glass moonroof
straight body, no dents
dual exhaust
factory mags
The salavage guy was asking $350, but i think i can bring it home for $300 or $325.
I need close to $200 worth of parts so i thought i might as well buy the whole thing incase i need any other parts.
What do you think, would you buy it?
(ps clear title)
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Buy it - you can sell the moon roof alone for $100-$200 bucks
oops! it's 'aftermarket'. Nevermind.
But you'll still find having a parts car a lovely thing. I've an '83 that I cannibalize - saves a lot of driving out to the wreckers
oops! it's 'aftermarket'. Nevermind.
But you'll still find having a parts car a lovely thing. I've an '83 that I cannibalize - saves a lot of driving out to the wreckers
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I believe from my 80 parts car , that there isnt too much that would be beneficial to you . The interiors are different , the body , the lights , the bolt ons on the engine , the dizzy are all different. the only things that may be beneficial are the block, the tranny, and the rearend /driveshaft. Just from personal experience its would be a waste.
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Man I want to go junkyard shopping. My friend is looking to sell his Olds Acheiva for a 1st gen and I thought it would be great to find a one in good condition for him so he can join the club and learn the ways of the jedi-rotary.
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Don't buy it, you can probably find one sitting in someones yard cheaper than that, and an FB would be more use to you. They're out there, I know a bunch of people that have picked up Fb's for under $200.
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Not much off a '80 that will fit on the '82. For $300 I would find a GSL and get the 3rd member and power windows.
What you cant use off a '80. Body parts, exhaust, fuel tank, distributor(pain), tail lights, Front suspension, transmission and etc. You will be stuck getting rid of parts you cant' use.
Keep looking for '81 or later.
What you cant use off a '80. Body parts, exhaust, fuel tank, distributor(pain), tail lights, Front suspension, transmission and etc. You will be stuck getting rid of parts you cant' use.
Keep looking for '81 or later.
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the interior is different altogether, the switches, etc don't match, the exterior is different (q/panels, etc), the drivetrain is different (rear end, driveshaft, tranny), the engine stuff is different (emissions, oil cooler, radiator, etc), and overall, the only thing that would be of use would be the rear end (if you did the swap), the engine, and the windows/windsheild...
Unless you want to modify almost every single part you take off to fit on your car.... Then it'd be a great parts car...
Jeff
Unless you want to modify almost every single part you take off to fit on your car.... Then it'd be a great parts car...
Jeff
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Originally posted by Keaponlaffen
the interior is different altogether, the switches, etc don't match, the exterior is different (q/panels, etc), the drivetrain is different (rear end, driveshaft, tranny), the engine stuff is different (emissions, oil cooler, radiator, etc), and overall, the only thing that would be of use would be the rear end (if you did the swap), the engine, and the windows/windsheild...
Unless you want to modify almost every single part you take off to fit on your car.... Then it'd be a great parts car...
Jeff
the interior is different altogether, the switches, etc don't match, the exterior is different (q/panels, etc), the drivetrain is different (rear end, driveshaft, tranny), the engine stuff is different (emissions, oil cooler, radiator, etc), and overall, the only thing that would be of use would be the rear end (if you did the swap), the engine, and the windows/windsheild...
Unless you want to modify almost every single part you take off to fit on your car.... Then it'd be a great parts car...
Jeff
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Originally posted by rotor-lynn
Don't buy it, you can probably find one sitting in someones yard cheaper than that, and an FB would be more use to you. They're out there, I know a bunch of people that have picked up Fb's for under $200.
Don't buy it, you can probably find one sitting in someones yard cheaper than that, and an FB would be more use to you. They're out there, I know a bunch of people that have picked up Fb's for under $200.
I also know of another one that is complete with supposed clutch problems though there was quite a bit of oil on the outside of the engine. It is sitting on some property that is for sale and the property owner kicked out his last renter for owing too much money. The last renter left the car and the owner would sell it to me for $100 but no title (and probably wouldn't sign a bill of sale either) so I am hands off of it right now. I'm going to try and track down the owner of the car and screw the property owner if they guy lets me have it for $100 or less. Any ideas how to track ownership of a vehicle in MO?
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whatever! A wankel powered car in kansas is about as rare of a black man in KKK rally. I am gonna buy it because in a 100 radius, i have only found 1 parts car.
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Originally posted by JALVORD_2003_68
whatever! A wankel powered car in kansas is about as rare of a black man in KKK rally.
whatever! A wankel powered car in kansas is about as rare of a black man in KKK rally.
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