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2002jm
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 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:50 am Post subject: Have not been on for awhile but have a question????:) |
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Hi: Found this car pretty close to me. Can anyone here give me an idea of what it is. Not a turbo car, so not sure what it is????
thanks for any help,
http://lewiston.craigslist.org/cto/4664118607.html
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:10 am Post subject: |
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Like the ad says, it is an old 2.0 non-turbo with a CGT body kit.
The body looks well executed, and IMO if you are looking for a non-runner project this would be a decent starting point if you like the looks. If it were me, I would entertain an engine swap of some sort to dispense with the anemic early engine.
Are you near this car? Certainly worth looking at, at least for fun.
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2002jm
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:17 am Post subject: sort of close |
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Car would have to be shipped, not that close; but I suppose I could take a drive up and look at it.
What engine would fit without a lot of drama...or work:)
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:24 am Post subject: |
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I guess the path of least resistance would be to get it running and drive it with the original engine after a brake and suspension refresh. That way you could work the bugs out and have time to consider your next move.
I will say that purchase and installation of those fiberglass pieces was no small task. An interesting car to be sure.
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924-76
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:37 am Post subject: |
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The price seems too high.
1978 is an early version; 95hp and 4 lug break system (drum at the back).
This car is been sitting there for a bit with the windows open, engine not running and so on.
My 2 cent
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2002jm
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:55 am Post subject: yes, price is a bit high |
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I think getting it running would be the best bet, that way I know the gas tank and fuel pumps work.
I think the price can be lowered, not sure how many people would want to take on this type of project!
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fiat22turbo
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:42 am Post subject: Re: yes, price is a bit high |
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| 2002jm wrote: | I think getting it running would be the best bet, that way I know the gas tank and fuel pumps work.
I think the price can be lowered, not sure how many people would want to take on this type of project!
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I bought mine with similar bodywork (944 fiberglass rear quarters) for $650 and it ran (drove it home nearly 200miles on 3 cylinders and no alternator) and it was a complete basket case with water up to the sills:
So needless to say, the guy might be able to be talked down a bit if you show up with cash in your pocket and a way to take it away right then.
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kcoyle
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:33 am Post subject: |
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The wheels seem to be the original 4 lug with the wrong offset for the wide body ( will look pretty bad IMHO) so factor in some wheels too but I'm not sure if there are many choices for wide 4 lug rims. If not then factor in wheels and a 5 lug conversion.
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2002jm
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:05 am Post subject: the real question:) |
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I suppose the real question is: Is this car really rare, something that would be rare if running?
I would assume the engine is the one that came with the car and someone put a body kit on the car. Does the body kit look oem, or it all wrong:)?
thanks for all the replies, good information,
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fiat22turbo
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:17 am Post subject: Re: the real question:) |
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| 2002jm wrote: | I suppose the real question is: Is this car really rare, something that would be rare if running?
I would assume the engine is the one that came with the car and someone put a body kit on the car. Does the body kit look oem, or it all wrong:)?
thanks for all the replies, good information,
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Its worth to you whatever you feel it is worth.
It isn't a factory produced Carrera GT, GTS, GTR, GTP nor is it even a turbo car or a former SCCA D-production race car which means it will never be worth more than the sum of its parts and the weight of the steel at the scrap yard. Sad but true.
Since its a 78 with the lowest power motor provided in the US with the somewhat less desirable 4-speed Audi gearbox, it isn't the best version to start with aside from it being the lightest.
However if you look at it as a good start to a fun project, then by all means dive right in. At the very least, the reproduction body parts alone could be re-used on another, seemingly more worthy chassis (say a 924 turbo or maybe even a 924S with a 944 turbo drivetrain or a V8 swap).
In my mind, this car with an Audi 5-cylinder DOHC turbo engine swap, a 944 torque tube, transaxle and suspension should equate to a pretty killer and unique ride. Lots of work needed to interface the Audi DOHC motor with the 924's chassis, not to mention the work needed to gather, refresh and install the underpinnings.
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924-76
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:46 am Post subject: Re: the real question:) |
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| 2002jm wrote: | | I suppose the real question is: Is this car really rare, something that would be rare if running? |
No
| 2002jm wrote: | | I would assume the engine is the one that came with the car and someone put a body kit on the car. |
Yes
| 2002jm wrote: | | Does the body kit look oem, or it all wrong:)? |
For a GT/GTS replica
Rear bumper: wrong
Rear spoiler: best GTS replica I know
Rear flare: looks OK, but hard to tell from the pics
Rocker panel: ? not visible
Front fenders: good, standard 944
Hood scoop: good
Nose panel (badge): good, standard 924 turbo
Front bumper: wrong
Wheels: wrong, original 924 N/A
Suspension: wrong, 4 bolts set up vs 5 bolts with 4 disc break
If you want a GT/GTS replica start with a 924 turbo, that's what Porsche did.
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kcoyle
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Judging by the weed level on this car I personally would call it a parts car. (sitting too long, not running, bad paint, sketchy interior, wrong wheels, etc) Rare? No, it's not an original and you can buy all the correct parts and put them on a nicer car.
http://www.americaninternationalracing.com/custom.asp?id=259246&page=25
I believe the betterer direction the P.O. should have gone with the car is this. (My favorite 924 evar.)
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Rasta Monsta
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That is a bad ass picture. Well played, Koyle, well played.
Back on topic....cool project car, well worth 500.
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924-76
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:02 am Post subject: |
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| Rasta Monsta wrote: | | ...cool project car, well worth 500. |
Agree, but not the $1800 ask
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2002jm
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:09 am Post subject: sounds like it is time to pass |
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From what everyone is saying, it sounds like I could do better and there is not anything 'special' about this car...just some body parts someone put on over the years. Just a regular 924, not that that is bad, but not worth the major expensive to bring it back.
thanks for all the input...will keep looking.
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