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BrokenKnucklez: Apr 22, 2008; by zen death robot

trouser chili posted:

I like the part where he mentions what an easy restoration it will be.

Scary part? Its an Iowa car, so that that car would be an easy restoration in this area.... usually cars of this vintage. Well lets just say MoeCow's Divco would look just like a respray project.

# ? Feb 27, 2013 16:00

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# ? May 9, 2024 13:13

daslog: Dec 10, 2008; #essereFerrari

Anyone want a bagged scirocco?

http://nh.craigslist.org/bar/3599782926.html

# ? Feb 27, 2013 20:09

SiliconX: Sep 18, 2004; That damn Pharah again...; College Slice

daslog posted:

Anyone want a bagged scirocco?

http://nh.craigslist.org/bar/3599782926.html

I like this part:

quote:

needs minor body work and paint to be perfect, but still looks good. im sure there is more that i am forgetting to list.

Like the mileage?

# ? Feb 27, 2013 20:15

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

BrokenKnucklez posted:

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/3646270500.html

That is for our resident lead sled expert, lobsterboyx.....

God that could go into a full on restoration or retrofitting modern parts. A Mercedes V12 (M120) would sit perfect in that bay...

I'm so glad to see that these things can still be found and for decent prices :allears:

# ? Feb 27, 2013 20:29

Tyro: Nov 10, 2009

Darchangel posted:

From a few days ago, but my '90 has over 220k miles on it, with the original engine.
With that interior color, it would have originally been a goldfish silver. That interior was exclusive to the "Winning Silver Metallic" paint.
That car looks pretty good. Look at the usual car stuff. Don't run it out of oil or overheat it and it'll run quite a while. Normally aspirated models arent near as fragile as the turbo models.
The only thing I absolutely hate about mine is the creepy-crawly automatic seat belts. Replacing them with earlier manual style also requires replacing a bunch of interior trim and the headliner.

EDIT: windshield wiper issue is common. Fix involved replacing relays in the switch. Not hard if you can desolder/solder. Instructions are on the web. Power window may be the lock as previously mentioned, or a dirty/broken switch on the passenger side.

Thanks! You are right it was originally silver (wish they left it that way). I test drove it and no real issues other than the paint and lots of little electronics problems. I am probably going to pass on it but the owner was a nice and honest dude.

# ? Feb 27, 2013 23:40

krysmopompas: Jan 17, 2004; hi

"without the vinyl mess," just a totally new mess.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 08:19

Hog Obituary: Jun 11, 2006; start the day right

reddit had a thread like this one today:
http://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/19cov0/for_fun_go_on_craigslist_in_a_local_city_and_type/

# ? Feb 28, 2013 08:46

VideoTapir: Oct 18, 2005; He'll tire eventually.

Fuckin' noobs. "Invested" gets you only the best customs, and so much more.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 09:52

Collateral Damage: Jun 13, 2009

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/ctd/3646734418.html

"Very close to being street legal." :v:

# ? Feb 28, 2013 12:47

Noise Complaint: Sep 27, 2004; Who could be scared of a Jeffrey?

A true head turner.

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3634140007.html

# ? Feb 28, 2013 15:48

Tai-Pan: Feb 10, 2001

krysmopompas posted:

"without the vinyl mess," just a totally new mess.

What is that stuff? I assume some sort of water soluble paint? What happens when it rains?
I hope its flammable and that caliper bursts into flames.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 16:50

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Tai-Pan posted:

What is that stuff? I assume some sort of water soluble paint? What happens when it rains?
I hope its flammable and that caliper bursts into flames.

Plasti-Dip. Even though some of those pics are not PD.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 16:53

Seat Safety Switch: May 27, 2008; MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.; Pillbug

Did he plastidip the brake disc as well as the caliper? I hope that's like tape or a bag or something on there instead.

That must smell great.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 17:26

Lightbulb Out: Apr 28, 2006; slack jawed yokel

Is it really so hard to take the wheel off and paint it off the car? Lazy fucks.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 17:48

IOwnCalculus: Apr 2, 2003

You know, if this isn't a typo I don't think the $2500 in customer cash is going to do jack poo poo.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 18:58

Tai-Pan: Feb 10, 2001

Rhyno posted:

Plasti-Dip. Even though some of those pics are not PD.

Edit: just read about this stuff.
Actually the plasti-dip seems pretty cool.

Tai-Pan fucked around with this message at 19:37 on Feb 28, 2013

# ? Feb 28, 2013 19:31

Viggen: Sep 10, 2010; by XyloJW

Tai-Pan posted:

Plasti-dip is sure as hell a whole lot harder to remove than vinyl.

Although I am now curious about this stuff, seems like an alternative to the roll-on tractor paint that was popular a while back. What is the trade name?

Likely rustoleum.

The above has to be a troll because of the lack of tire removal, the overspray on the tire (when you could use 3x5 cards to block if too lazy to tape), and different sources. It has to be a joke.. I pray.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 19:35

Fender Anarchist: May 20, 2009; Fender Anarchist

So one of my old classmates is selling his old mustang. http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/3647891902.html

My automotive ADD is itching. I know it'll handle like poo poo, and likely take a bit of work to get running, let alone make any decent power, and yet...

# ? Feb 28, 2013 23:01

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Tai-Pan posted:

Edit: just read about this stuff.
Actually the plasti-dip seems pretty cool.

It's pretty awesome, I'm planning on dipping my entire car this summer.

# ? Feb 28, 2013 23:05

Viggen: Sep 10, 2010; by XyloJW

Fucknag posted:

My automotive ADD is itching. I know it'll handle like poo poo, and likely take a bit of work to get running, let alone make any decent power, and yet...

"Doesn't run. Been sitting in the garage for 14 years."

Rhyno, have you invaded Fucknags' body now?

# ? Feb 28, 2013 23:24

Veeb0rg: Jul 24, 2001; THIS CONVERSATION IS NONPRODUCTIVE!

http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/3645009779.html

Small car, v8 rwd conversation. Sounds fun. I've seen one other conversion like this at the Chrysler Carlisle show. There is little foot room left afterwards. I'd still drive it all the time.

Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 04:29 on Mar 1, 2013

# ? Mar 1, 2013 04:26

Hog Obituary: Jun 11, 2006; start the day right

per request in the miata thread.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3627408794.html

# ? Mar 1, 2013 09:07

SiliconX: Sep 18, 2004; That damn Pharah again...; College Slice

Hog Obituary posted:

per request in the miata thread.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3627408794.html

This is amazing.

quote:

Hello I have a miata for sale is clean title and is running

quote:

It might need to be towed

And this one:

quote:

It has a beep witch will shoot the car out any time I don't know why

New thread title right there.

Craigslist Gold: It has a beep witch will shoot the car out any time

# ? Mar 1, 2013 18:42

Maker Of Shoes: Sep 4, 2006; AWWWW YISSSSSSSSSS
DIS IS MAH JAM!!!!!!

What does that even mean? :psyduck:

# ? Mar 1, 2013 18:55

Seat Safety Switch: May 27, 2008; MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.; Pillbug

I'm assuming he means that there's some idiot light which comes on (accompanied with a warning beep) which kills power to the engine and makes it stall.

# ? Mar 1, 2013 18:56

daslog: Dec 10, 2008; #essereFerrari

For all you guys that wanted to do a Subaru project like mine, now is your chance!

http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/3640720899.html

quote:

For sale 2001 Subaru 2.5RS. Perfect for a awesome race car or fun project car!!! STI/WRX swap ready!!! I bought this car with the intentions of finishing it but i just dont have the time for it right now. Would rather see it finished than sitting in my garage.

First off the car is in great shape and just needs to be put back together. all it needs is Engine and a few misc parts and shes ready to go!!!
There is no rot on this car and the paint is in great shape as well. Car also comes with a ton of extra parts. Heres a list of all the extras that come with it.

# ? Mar 1, 2013 19:05

Tai-Pan: Feb 10, 2001

Seat Safety Switch posted:

I'm assuming he means that there's some idiot light which comes on (accompanied with a warning beep) which kills power to the engine and makes it stall.

Likely an airbag ECU, $250 bucks to replace it. Not a big deal. And not nearly as cool as a 40mm beep-witch cannon.

# ? Mar 1, 2013 19:20

Mighty Horse: Jul 24, 2007; Speed, Class, Bankruptcy.

Veeb0rg posted:

http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/3645009779.html

Small car, v8 rwd conversation. Sounds fun. I've seen one other conversion like this at the Chrysler Carlisle show. There is little foot room left afterwards. I'd still drive it all the time.

Its nice work, RWD is cool, but a Carbed 360? A 2.2 Turbo II swap with some minor work and you are making as much if not more power for a lot less Money.

# ? Mar 1, 2013 19:44

Sir Cornelius: Oct 30, 2011

Rhyno posted:

It's pretty awesome, I'm planning on dipping my entire car this summer.

If you do this, you'll be sadly disappointed.

# ? Mar 1, 2013 20:32

DefaultPeanut: Nov 4, 2006; What's not to like?

Mighty Horse posted:

Its nice work, RWD is cool, but a Carbed 360? A 2.2 Turbo II swap with some minor work and you are making as much if not more power for a lot less Money.

And weight.

Did that charger come factory as RWD, or was that part of the work done?

# ? Mar 1, 2013 20:48