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Old 04-27-17, 10:59 PM
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saved from the scrapper

picked this shell up a few months ago as a roller. I swapped in a S4 block I had, wiring up a Holley Red to feed a 48 Ida Weber with direct fire ignition. Hoping to have it under its own power within a week or so.


tow home



very solid body



stripping down the S4 block





engine is in.
Old 04-29-17, 04:36 PM
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made some minor progress. Scooped up some parts at O'Reilly's, started to make list of what I have/need.


got some air stacks,rebuild,regulator/gauge and fuse block.



got some used coils for my direct fire mod, new plugs and pads
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I love to see these cars rescued. Great job.
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I love to see these cars rescued. Great job.
thanks am really looking forward to having her up and running.
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little do people know that "Jibaro" is Rotar-ese ..for saviour of S4's...!
who'd a thunk it?....heh,heh!..Keep the clan alive!
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I'm amazed your oreillys had ANYTHING for the car. All the stores around me need to order things......like EVERY thing
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
little do people know that "Jibaro" is Rotar-ese ..for saviour of S4's...!
who'd a thunk it?....heh,heh!..Keep the clan alive!
thanks for the encouragement I really appreciate it
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Originally Posted by lduley
I'm amazed your oreillys had ANYTHING for the car. All the stores around me need to order things......like EVERY thing
I worked at O'reillys for a few years as a commercial manager. I convinced my regional manager to allow me to add a few sku's into our system. My former store carries Fel Pro 12a gasket sets, carburetor rebuilds kits, bushings etc... (at all times )
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small update: I bought a 12a distributor locally from CL but it was junk
I am currently bidding on one through eBay . I started prepping the ignition coil for the direct fire mod. Hopefully I can begin running some of my wiring in the next few days.
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small update: found a local seller with two distributors in WORKING condition I had a old friend reach out to me an offer me a 91 Turbo ii in exchange for a commercial sized air compressor I own. I don't have any space for another vehicle but I am in dire need of parts. Will attempt to harvest the parts I need to finish this car and will sell the rest. I will keep you guys updated once I have the t2 in my possesion.
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Gorgeous car you saved. And I'd love to get my hands on an S5 T2 right now! Pics of the Turbo FC when you get it!


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