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Atomic Pinkie · 12-17-2004, 03:55 PM

Alrighty here is the current scoop:

I'm just clearing up the financial end of things and then i'm good to go. I should have the car secured for purchase within the week (hopefully). I'll be providing a list of the work done to the car (there was a full print out of the work done when the engine/tranny/clutch were rebuilt, blueprinted, ported/polished. As well as some of the repair work that's been done. I gave the car the best visual inspection that I could with their mechanic on hand. We raised the car and took a look at the undercarriage, which turned up a few problems that they said they could solve for roughly $1500. (Shocks were leaking, stated that they should be replaced, as well as most of the seals that could be visually inspected). The car is now undergoing their full inspection, electrical blah blah the works to make sure that nothing else is left out. I'll be replacing the tires (the previous owner has a pair from the 80's on it...not safe). One thing that has happened with the car in the 80's and 90's was the airbox was replaced 3-4 times. I'm not sure what the problem is with that or how much of an issue it will be. They stated that the C02 mixture will likely have to be tweaked just a tad as well, (had a rough start).

As members of my family have already bought two cars from this guy, and he's a friend of one of the most respected chicago-area Porsche collector's, my gut is to trust their word. Once the car is purchased it will be taken to another facility where it will get a full check up (free of charge, they offered because my father uses them so frequently). As for rust...the receipts showed 'minor restoration' done on 'outer surfaces' and nothing more was stated in regards to the location. I didn't have a magnet with me so I could not check but as all three of us visually inspected the car we came to the conclusion that the current rust spots on the car (doors only, where the water runs off the bottom and even that is minor) is probably the location of the restoration, or along the lower edges of the car.

The front suspension area was not rusted and seemed secure as well as the rear. The shocks were leaking something that seemed like oil, which they will be replacing upon purchase.

Its a Sea Green Metallic color, with minor clear coat wear that actually blends in with the rest of the car. As I am going to be keeping it in a heated garage for the winter and not driving it in rain for awhile or at all if i can help it, i'm holding off on redoing the clear coat.
Pics will follow in a bit.

If any of the above sounds fishy to the gearheads here, please let me know!

12-17-2004, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Atomic Pinkie Addict Location: Chicago	Alrighty here is the current scoop: I'm just clearing up the financial end of things and then i'm good to go. I should have the car secured for purchase within the week (hopefully). I'll be providing a list of the work done to the car (there was a full print out of the work done when the engine/tranny/clutch were rebuilt, blueprinted, ported/polished. As well as some of the repair work that's been done. I gave the car the best visual inspection that I could with their mechanic on hand. We raised the car and took a look at the undercarriage, which turned up a few problems that they said they could solve for roughly $1500. (Shocks were leaking, stated that they should be replaced, as well as most of the seals that could be visually inspected). The car is now undergoing their full inspection, electrical blah blah the works to make sure that nothing else is left out. I'll be replacing the tires (the previous owner has a pair from the 80's on it...not safe). One thing that has happened with the car in the 80's and 90's was the airbox was replaced 3-4 times. I'm not sure what the problem is with that or how much of an issue it will be. They stated that the C02 mixture will likely have to be tweaked just a tad as well, (had a rough start). As members of my family have already bought two cars from this guy, and he's a friend of one of the most respected chicago-area Porsche collector's, my gut is to trust their word. Once the car is purchased it will be taken to another facility where it will get a full check up (free of charge, they offered because my father uses them so frequently). As for rust...the receipts showed 'minor restoration' done on 'outer surfaces' and nothing more was stated in regards to the location. I didn't have a magnet with me so I could not check but as all three of us visually inspected the car we came to the conclusion that the current rust spots on the car (doors only, where the water runs off the bottom and even that is minor) is probably the location of the restoration, or along the lower edges of the car. The front suspension area was not rusted and seemed secure as well as the rear. The shocks were leaking something that seemed like oil, which they will be replacing upon purchase. Its a Sea Green Metallic color, with minor clear coat wear that actually blends in with the rest of the car. As I am going to be keeping it in a heated garage for the winter and not driving it in rain for awhile or at all if i can help it, i'm holding off on redoing the clear coat. Pics will follow in a bit. If any of the above sounds fishy to the gearheads here, please let me know! __________________ Where dem bitches at?