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With all of the projects many of you have completed or are working on, it's been brought up that a central place to keep track of it all would be handy. People get busy, project threads drop off the map, and a month later we're always saying "Wait, who was it that was putting the LS1 in their lawnmower?" So, in order to keep things clean, this thread will just contain posts that define each project, with links to that project's thread. In other words, the updates, pics, and discussion can go in your own thread, but a link to it will remain here. This way we'll know who's doing what and we can harrass people who have gotten lazy. As much as you can, please stick to the following format: _____________________________________________________________________ POSTER: (optional - I'm hoping people will just post their own, but feel free to add links to other threads. We can always edit stuff later) VEHICLE: (car, motorcycle, boat, whatever) GOAL: (purpose of the project) DIFFICULTY: (afternoon job, weekend job, or DEAR GOD WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN INTO) LINK: (obviously, link to the main project thread) (maybe a quick sentence or two) (maybe a "before" and "after" pic or two) _____________________________________________________________________ ... and that's that! PLEASE! This thread is not for discussion, attaboys, or questions - this is just a "directory" of all the projects, whether in progress or completed. If you have any other input about the format or whatever, please PM me - don't ask here. GET TO WORK YOU WRENCHGRABBERS (I've generally left sigtrap's post alone, but this thread was very due for a reboot given it was old enough to enroll in highschool. Post some projects you insufferable nerds. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2797197 Is the old thread for reference, archives likely needed for actual threads.) Elmnt80 fucked around with this message at 23:04 on Jul 10, 2020 |
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POSTER: CAT INTERCEPTOR / KaptainBallistik VEHICLES: Various Subarus and Mazdas either being bought or turned into who knows what abdomation GOAL: From ground up restore to compete in the WRC DIFFICULTY: DEAR GOD WHAT THE HELL HAVE THEY DONE NOW? LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3749332 - AS OF 2020 NOW HERE - https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3939508 View as some somewhat mental Australians do all sorts of strange things to Subarus of various kinds as well as ignore the Mazdas of various descriptions Like - Mazda RX7 Series II  The WreckX  The utter decent into lunacy with spree buying every WRX I could get my hands on Or how about not a Subaru?  Or Subarus doing things they shouldnt?  CATS!  Sublime to the loving ridiculous  ACTUAL WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP  And of course turning this grey car...  Into this black one  Oh and you never know what's around the corner..... 
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Jul 13, 2020 11:37
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POSTER: Somewhat Heroic VEHICLE: GOAL: Build an off roader/trail/adventure camping rig. Expecting about a years worth of work before I am where I want to be DIFFICULTY: Amateur hour COSTS: LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3893547 At time of purchase:  Current status CRASHED Dec 2019/edit for current:   NEW PROJECTReplacement LX 470 found on page 7 of my thread  Current/getting better:  A growth has developed on the backside in April  after three great years I have sold it and moved on to a 2013 LX570I also decided to try my hand at importing things from Glorious Nippon after watching KakerMix have all the fun.   A 1996 Land Cruiser Prado and 1994 Hilux Surf. Both with diesel power. New money sink  2013 LX 570 with 130K miles. Will be largely maintenance with a few key upgrades for off-road and towing/camping duties. Relatively minor as far as "projects" go but detail for car camping adventures. Somewhat Heroic fucked around with this message at 23:41 on Feb 16, 2023 |
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Jul 14, 2020 22:08
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VEHICLE: 1996 Buick Century wagon GOAL: DIFFICULTY: LINK: AI Thread of the Century George is my boy. We ride to Valhalla. One engine, two transmissions, lots of different wheels, GM Legos generously sprinkled. Started out as a head gasket, spiraled from there. 
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Jul 31, 2020 04:38
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VEHICLE: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series II GOAL: Return it to the road and not kill myself in the process. DIFFICULTY: more on the DEAR GOD WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN INTO end of the scale LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3935008 I've got a little British roadster that's been in my family since 1970 that deserves to live again. Initial status:  A little sad.
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Jul 31, 2020 21:52
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VEHICLE: 1970 Pontiac Firebird, 455 from a 1975 Trans Am. GOAL: Learn, have a hobby car, get it in reliable running shape, enjoy driving it around and making gradual improvements. Specifically not interested in restoration/show. DIFFICULTY: long term project, basically DEAR GOD WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN INTO for my experience and skill level, but probably not too much for someone more experienced LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3940800 We spent the last 10 years trying to convince my father in law to let us have this car and finally succeeded when we got a 4 post lift from our next door neighbor. 
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Sep 17, 2020 20:14
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VEHICLE: Many rotary things. Mainly 93-95 Rx-7's. Some Nissan, Porsche, Model T's GOAL: Follow along my downhill spiral of trying to maintain a fleet of rotary powered vehicles. And keep my other normal junk running. DIFFICULTY: DEAR GOD WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN INTO and FINANCIAL DISASTER LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3562990&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=1 I do strange things with JDM cars while enjoying mainly a health diet of Doritos. I also like to add Doritos to other cars to make them extra spicy. I would only follow if you like nonsense posts, lacks of updates for weeks or months, and giant picture dumps with no details.     
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POSTER: Wrar VEHICLE: 1995 Nissan 240SX with a modular 4v 4.6 GOAL: What if Nissan and Ford decided to make an SVT 240SX? Essentially a track day/fun car. DIFFICULTY:  LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3898556 
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POSTER: Hondawhisperer VEHICLE: 90 civic hatchback GOAL: Building a cheapish track civic from the ground up. Want to get a comp licence and that takes seat time. DIFFICULTY: Full send but not my first rodeo LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3937480&pagenumber=3&perpage=40 Used to work on track cars for a living, got out a while ago and can now build a car for me. So I am. Very straightforward build to start but it will get weird later. In the beginning https://i.imgur.com/eTLVZwR.jpg Where it is today https://i.imgur.com/DANZ8pi.jpg
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Oct 24, 2020 01:09
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POSTER: nadmonk VEHICLE: 1968 Chevrolet C10 (primarily), with guest appearances by: 1988 Toyota 4Runner, 2008 BMW 335i, 2005 Saab 9-3, and 2008 Honda Element (and the motorcycles: 1994 Kawasaki 250R Ninja, 1978 Suzuki GS750, 1972 Honda CB750) GOAL: Phase 1: undo previous, previous owner's half-assed rat-rodding attempts. Possible future endeavors: improve engine through judicious use of GM legos, body work repair. For other cars: embiggen turbo on Saab and new exhaust, clutch, flywheel, and FMIC for the BMW. DIFFICULTY: To start, not terrible, just general maintenance, mods, and fixes. Body work would be a whole new area for me. LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3943998 The C10 previously had the original V8 and column mounted shifter replaced with a 1974 police package 350 with TH350 transmission.  Group picture:   Motorcycles: 
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Nov 2, 2020 14:46
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POSTER: Tomarse VEHICLE: 1978 Saab 99 Turbo GOAL: fix the worst structural rust and make it watertight, then fit a working engine and make it driveable and treat it as a rolling restoration. I am aiming to avoid painting any more of the car than I have too. DIFFICULTY: Rust holes you can fit your arm through and mouse nests in every available orifice. LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3937310  
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Nov 8, 2020 13:22
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POSTER: CSB VEHICLE: 1990 Ford F350 + 2000 GOAL: Solid move-anything, go-anwyhere truck + overlanding camper with modern amenities. DIFFICULTY: Boost, Epoxy, and paint make it what it ain't. What's a four year project between friends? LINK: Truck, camper STATUS: DONE. Field found busted farm truck gone boosted and a camper that might as well been at the bottom of a lake it leaked so much water.   
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Nov 20, 2020 00:27
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POSTER: kastein VEHICLE: a lot over the years. Mostly XJs, MJs, 98-02 foresters, with a Dodge or three, a 5 ton, a Justy, a Buick, and a few FSJs sprinkled in for seasoning GOAL: everything from tedious daily maintenance and catching up on previous owner neglect to custom CNC fabrication and drivetrain swaps. Mostly been focused on LS swapping my crusty bobbed J truck for the last year or two. DIFFICULTY: good Lord what the gently caress was I thinking money smells terrible when it burns LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3527505 (I'm editing a table of contents into the op as I find time but it's slow going. Basically gently caress-all happens till late 2013 when I 5 speed swap an XJ, then nothing till shy boy from chess club and I fly-and-drive a Justy 2000 miles in early 2015, then gently caress-all happens again till page 53 when I buy the j truck, then gently caress-all again till like, 2018ish I think when work began in ernest on the swap. Months of nothing but post whoring with no concrete progress of any kind. Expect to scroll a lot. There's a lot of napkin engineering and debate that leads to nothing and a lot of boring poo poo in between major leaps forward.) I have Jeep problems and overengineer things, but leave them ugly and beat. Before:   After: same look, but capable of highway speeds without having a wrecker under it 
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Nov 24, 2020 00:19
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Poster: LegoMan VEHICLE: 1970 BMW 2002 GOAL: Make it my old man car DIFFICULTY: I have no clue but I'm pretty sure I'm going to be pouring money into it Link: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3953924 
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VEHICLE: 1995 Subaru Impreza L Wagon GOAL: have something to do besides play video games, eventually autocross & rallycross if we don't descend into total societal collapse DIFFICULTY: medium? it runs and drives already LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3955720 I bought an awd stickshift shitbox!! Before:  edit: added link Cactus Ghost fucked around with this message at 01:27 on Jan 16, 2021 |
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VEHICLE: 1970 GMC C10, 1972 Opel GT, 2002 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 GMC Canyon Duramax GOAL: lmao gently caress if I actually had specific goals in mind I could maybe get things done DIFFICULTY: DEAR GOD WHAT DO I KEEP GETTING INTO LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3499919&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=1 It's an eight-years-and-counting thread that's been going on so long, it even includes wrenching on four other vehicles I don't own anymore.    
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Jan 19, 2021 22:06
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POSTER: It's me, I'm the poster VEHICLE: see below GOALs - see below DIFFICULTY: lifestyle LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3867802 I'm currently working on several vehicles - I'll start from oldest to newest. 1930 Ford Model A Roadster - Highboy hot rod   this is an original 1930 Ford Roadster with the original "banger" 4cy with many speed parts and period mods. I drove this car more than any other car in 2020 (granted I really had nowhere to go) Goals: continue upgrade, mod, race and enjoy - projects on deck, rear tank and fuel lines, suspension work and interior 1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedanette - 2 door "sedanette" aka fastback   This car was half rear end restored in the late 90s, I've owned it for 15 years - I've recently installed an incredibly rare Edmunds dual intake manifold on to the 320ci straight 8 backed by the first generation Dynaflow transmission which is a single speed cvt style transmission. I drive this car weekly Goals: rust repair in trunk and complete interior, and solve overheating issues 1940s (exact year unknown) Belly tank lakester project    This is a long term project that I only have a few parts for - I plan to build a Buick straight 8 engine around this ridiculous 6 carb intake manifold. The rendering shows my eventual plans for the vehicle Goals: to complete this build before I die 1954 Buick Century wagon:   This is the first all steel body wagon ever made by Buick - with only 1400 examples made, it's a rare car and was the top of the line most expensive station wagon offering for GM in 54. This car can be a daily driver and has been at times - its more than capable of highway speeds and is very comfortable - the interior is 100% original. Goals: rust repair and maintain original drivetrain and interior 2007 Lexus LX470  This is by far the nicest car I have ever own - barring any circumstances outside my control this will be the last modern vehicle I purchase for myself. goals: maintain and keep clean
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Mar 17, 2021 07:50
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POSTER: shy boy from chess club VEHICLE: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco GOAL: TDI Swap DIFFICULTY: Very very very long term 14 years in the making hopefully I do something soon LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3897644&pagenumber=1&perpage=40 Currently putting a lovely eBay turbo on the stock and extremely high mileage 8V, almost done, haven't worked on it in months. Going to finish it then promptly rip it out for the TDI. Thread has many vehicular guests of all kinds that get in the way of the Scirocco content. Vintage RC10 cameos Will eventually include computer fuckery as I learn about hex files and prom burning, taking the easy way out of doing cool stuff by using arduinos Lots of bad welding, painting brackets and wire wheeling bolts for hours.  
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Apr 1, 2021 05:23
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POSTER: no lube so what VEHICLE: 2001 MR2 Spyder GOAL: 2zz swap, refresh suspension, non competitive autocross DIFFICULTY: I prayed to the Gods for a project, they obliged LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?noseen=0&threadid=3964857&perpage=40&pagenumber=1#pti3  
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Apr 13, 2021 15:38
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POSTER: Advent Horizon VEHICLE: 1976 Toyota FJ40, 1993 Mazda B2600i, 1988 Toyota FJ62, 1976 Yamaha DT250B, 2013 Nissan Leaf SV, 1986 Hewescraft RiverRunner GOAL: Please, God, if you’re out there - I’d like to enjoy some part of my life eventually. DIFFICULTY: FML LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3964964 
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POSTER: This idiot right here (22 Eargesplitten) VEHICLE: 1994 Subaru SVX LSi GOAL: Restore it to as close as I can get to showroom condition, use it for long highway drives. DIFFICULTY: DEAR GOD WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN INTO LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3969337 A guy who has pretty much only done oil changes, spark plugs, axles, and struts tries to completely restore a car that hasn't had parts for it made in the past 15-20 years. 
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POSTER: It's me. This is my fault. VEHICLE: 2000 Toyota Sienna fwd minivan, 1st gen. GOAL: Minivan offroading. DIFFICULTY: Ongoing process until I kill it. LINK: Offroad Minivan: Burnt Sienna 
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POSTER: CommieGIR VEHICLE: 1986 Audi 4000 Quattro / 1987 Audi 4000 Quattro / 1987 Audi 5000 Quattro Avant GOAL: Upgrade, Modify, Increase Performance, Turbodiesel Conversions on some DIFFICULTY: Varies, most is drop in/plug and play LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3822996  1986 4000 Quattro Done: 3B turbocharged 20v swap, 200 Quattro transmission (better center diff), 390cc injectors  1987 Audi 5000 Quattro Avant Done: Turbodiesel Conversion with VW AAB 5 cylinder and custom injection pump  1987 Audi 4000 Quattro Done: Turbocharged conversion of the stock motor with UrQuattro CIS system and ECU
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Jul 1, 2021 15:50
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POSTER: Voltage VEHICLE: 1948 Packard Deluxe 8 GOAL: My first classic car restoration DIFFICULTY: uh oh LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3972306  I got this (allegedly) "ran when parked" '48 packard from a family friend fo free - I plan to leusirely restore it over time, but the goal is to get it on the road before the winter, or worst case, by spring.
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Voltage posted:POSTER: Voltage Holy moly a Packard! You are now officially the classiest goon.
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POSTER: builds character VEHICLE: T1N sprinter GOAL: motovan! DIFFICULTY: all work being done on broken-glass filled streets of the city by someone who doesn't know what they're doing. It'll be fine. LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3981714
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VEHICLE: 1999 Honda Accord Type R GOAL: Rescuing my dream car from the edge of eternal boyracerhood. DIFFICULTY: My primary tool will be my wallet, but I can do some DIY'ing. The biggest and most unexpected difficulty I have encountered is that it's really hard to find a workshop willing to work on this car. Some parts are just plain unavailable. Schroedingers rust on the bulkheads. As long as I don't check, there's a chance it's not there. LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3996927 I've dreamt of owning one of these since I was 18, and I had to jump on the chance when a neighbor was selling one. It was impossible to get any real answers about its condition, but it ran and had passed the government mandated biannual safety inspection, so at least it shouldn't be hopeless. Come on a journey of discovery and futility with me! Also, just loving look at it!  
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Yeah why not VEHICLE: Toyota Soarer GOAL: Turn a rare, overly complicated car that was about to be stripped and crushed into something that can be legally driven on the road for more than 500m without dying in a pool of hydraulic fluid DIFFICULTY: Hydraulics! Electronics!  LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4000641 
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VEHICLE: 2006 Subaru WRX -> Factory Five 818C GOAL: Dismantle one car and reassemble a different car. DIFFICULTY: 300 hours to build as the factory intended (not including donor teardown), but probably more because I am going to go beyond the factory build. Also, I am optimistic and usually wrong. LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4030953
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VEHICLE: 1986 Jaguar XJ6 GOAL: EV conversion DIFFICULTY: DEAR GOD WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN INTO LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4033288 So I told my undergrads in lecture that I was debating about doing an EV conversion of a car, and they told me about a car the uni had that was just sitting in the parking lot that they failed doing years ago. I didn't get that car (Porsche 914) but I still stupidly decided that I'll still try it anyway and got a pretty Jaguar XJ6 to convert. Before: 
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VEHICLE: 1979 Volvo 265 GOAL: swap in 302 and T5 DIFFICULTY: pretty tough! LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4033289 Time to try this again! The Mustang's engine and trans have been sitting on the ground in the garage for like six years now and it's finally time to wrap this up. If you're into old Volvo wagons and the idea of them having more than 100hp and probably getting the same mileage as a red block in the 80's, then this should be up your alley. 
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VEHICLE: 2004 Subaru WRX Wagon. GOAL: Swap pretty much STi everything in it, and build it for a safe 350 wheel HP. DIFFICULTY: DEAR GOD WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN INTO LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4039720 Not done yet, probably will never be done. Started off as a $500 craigslist mistake and has now cost thousands.
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VEHICLE: 1966 Plymouth Satellite GOAL: get it running, maybe turn it into a street car DIFFICULTY: DEAR GOD probably LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4041850
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VEHICLE: 1964 GMC K10 GOAL: Resto mod - repair body, make some modern upgrades, most notably a Duramax drive train. DIFFICULTY: I have sought professional help! LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4047881&pagenumber=1&perpage=40 I've had the truck since ~2017. First thread petered out for a variety of reasons on my end, but over the last year or so a lot of big pieces have fallen into place.
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VEHICLE: 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee RSV Auto Free Top (Pop-top camper) GOAL: Clean it up, maintain it, modify it, use it DIFFICULTY: Hopefully not DEAR GOD for parts LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4047712 The car runs and appears to be relatively rust free. Mechanically it appears sound. It is a 25 year old car with 25 year old car issues. 
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VEHICLE: 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GOAL: 2024 Alcan 5000 rally. DIFFICULTY: lighting piles of money on fire so I can drive an 18 year old luxury german sports suv to the arctic circle. Also I have three months. Also I have a two year old. LINK: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4048319 
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