1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections
View Poll Results: What should I do with my new FB
Sell it
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canabalize it for the other cars then sell/scrap it
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canabalize it then make it an Autox-er
3
13.64%
canablaize it then make it a dragger
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restore her
12
54.55%
"other"
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18.18%
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Kif we have a conundrum

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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Kif we have a conundrum

I recently aquired another FB (83 gsl to add to my collection of and 85 gsl-se, and my wife's 84 GS auto, and my ex-roomates 85 GSL)

It has a clean title

Nice interior

OK exterior (needs fenders)

no rust

motor doesn't have intake manifold or carb installed but I have it

here is the debate.....what should I do with it
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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Do you have lots of money?

EDIT: to spend on the car?
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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Speaking as an 83 GSL driver, I'd say fix it up. It may cost a bit, but having a bunch of running FBs is always worth the cost.

Maybe its just me, but I can't stand automatics. See if you can talk your wife into taking the GSL and sell the GS. Its a cushier, relative to being an RX-7, car anyway.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Put a carb, and intake on it, then sell it.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Originally posted by ioTus
Do you have lots of money?

EDIT: to spend on the car?
If I had lots of money...this is not the car I would be spending it on

now my GSL-SE on the other hand....
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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Keep the shell as a parts car. Either sell the engine to use the cash on the GSL-SE or put RB performance **** on it and some webers.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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Cannibalize it and make it a rally car.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 11:54 PM
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get it running, then if your woman wont drive it, sell it.
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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make it a RoCkeT ShIP!!
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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The woman will drive stick so that isn't a problem...i was gonna swag the 83's tranny to swap into her auto...but more people seem to think i should restore her....

Rocket ship...hrmmm now there is an idea....cept the rising cost of rocket fuel would do me in
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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i am giving it to the wife...it is her decision...she is thinking she will canabalize it and possible GIVE it away...i dunno...having mixed feelings here
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