Looking for a new project
09-29-2016, 06:17 PM
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Looking for a new project I sold the GTO last spring after 10 years.
I thought I wanted a 911 again so spent months searching for a 993 cabriolet.
Bought an absolutely stunning example with AWD.
Problem - the car was way too easy to drive hard.
Solution - sell it and build something violent that you steer with the throttle.
I found a 1960 Sunbeam Alpine that has had a ton of metal work done, set up to take a V-8, narrowed 9", Mustang II front suspension. Comes with a truck load of new and extra parts.
Problem - No VIN or Serial Number ID, outdated bill of sale.
Who has a project they are not able to complete? I am open to suggestion.
I thought I wanted a 911 again so spent months searching for a 993 cabriolet.
Bought an absolutely stunning example with AWD.
Problem - the car was way too easy to drive hard.
Solution - sell it and build something violent that you steer with the throttle.
I found a 1960 Sunbeam Alpine that has had a ton of metal work done, set up to take a V-8, narrowed 9", Mustang II front suspension. Comes with a truck load of new and extra parts.
Problem - No VIN or Serial Number ID, outdated bill of sale.
Who has a project they are not able to complete? I am open to suggestion.
09-30-2016, 07:29 AM
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I see you're in ATL, I'm about an hr south of you. You could buy my 78 Mercury Zephyr Box-top. Not sure exactly what you're looking for, but it has a 10-point moly cage, team Z front suspension, coilovers, manual steering/brakes, kirkey seats, glass dash, 8.8 w/ moser axles, ARB, 15 gallon fuel cell, etc.. The last setup I had in it was an L92 w/an S-480 and 4L80e.
Last edited by 408GT; 09-30-2016 at 10:22 AM.
09-30-2016, 10:15 AM
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I am a little surprised I am saying this....
How about a 68' Opel Kadett? 1600 lbs. currently but could be ls swapped and still be under 2000. It has been in my garage for a while and I am just too strapped to start it right now. Very little rust and I have the title.
I am in Tampa, so not too far away. I really want to see this project come to fruition.
I had plans of an ls1 or l33 with a glide to keep it light. My goal was 400 hp and 1900 lbs. Should be a rocket.
How about a 68' Opel Kadett? 1600 lbs. currently but could be ls swapped and still be under 2000. It has been in my garage for a while and I am just too strapped to start it right now. Very little rust and I have the title.
I am in Tampa, so not too far away. I really want to see this project come to fruition.
I had plans of an ls1 or l33 with a glide to keep it light. My goal was 400 hp and 1900 lbs. Should be a rocket.
09-30-2016, 10:42 AM
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I'm selling my 99 BMW 3 series vert that has a LS1 and T56.
Selling less the engine trans and computer.
Zero rust no hit car.
Just slide in your LS combo and go.
PM me if you are interested.
Selling less the engine trans and computer.
Zero rust no hit car.
Just slide in your LS combo and go.
PM me if you are interested.
09-30-2016, 12:33 PM
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Check with your motor vehicle department and see what it would take to get a provisional title.
Happened to a buddy of mine when discovered the bike he bought had the serial numbers ground off. They gave him a provisional title and said if nothing came up after some period of years it would be his.
Happened to a buddy of mine when discovered the bike he bought had the serial numbers ground off. They gave him a provisional title and said if nothing came up after some period of years it would be his.
10-02-2016, 10:01 AM
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Sorry, been busy trying to buy the bride a different car since she sold her M-Sport 335I.
I did check with the GA DMV. No VIN, no registration. There is a way to do it, but it would be less painful to drive spike through my ear.
The Opel and the BMW sound interesting, the latest thought is a Z3 with LS1 and T56. Anybody seen a thread with that combo?
My goal is a driver that I can steer with the throttle on twisty roads in the GA "mountains" (hills really from my perspective). Top should go down and I need to be able to pass emissions if the car is 89 or later.
I did check with the GA DMV. No VIN, no registration. There is a way to do it, but it would be less painful to drive spike through my ear.
The Opel and the BMW sound interesting, the latest thought is a Z3 with LS1 and T56. Anybody seen a thread with that combo?
My goal is a driver that I can steer with the throttle on twisty roads in the GA "mountains" (hills really from my perspective). Top should go down and I need to be able to pass emissions if the car is 89 or later.
10-02-2016, 04:25 PM
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e30 convertible would be my choice for a canyon carver. nice weight distribution, but still has some character.
if you want a challenge to drive, a swapped 280z car would have a pretty good pucker factor. I sbc swapped one many years ago and it spanked my bottom a couple times i didnt commit to a corner.
if you want a challenge to drive, a swapped 280z car would have a pretty good pucker factor. I sbc swapped one many years ago and it spanked my bottom a couple times i didnt commit to a corner.
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10-03-2016, 05:39 AM
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The current owner of the Sunbeam called me last night saying that he found the elusive VIN and body number. SO THIS DEAL IS BACK ON!.
Here are some of the pictures as it sits and my inspiration.
I'm thinking aluminum block LS and T56. The car comes with a 9", just not sure how complete. Right now it is set up for ladder bar, which will change to a 4 bar.
Here are some of the pictures as it sits and my inspiration.
I'm thinking aluminum block LS and T56. The car comes with a 9", just not sure how complete. Right now it is set up for ladder bar, which will change to a 4 bar.