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[jhelgesen]

Thanks for keeping an eye out guys, one will pop up somewhere that fits the bill.

Joe, found out the clunking in the rear end of "the car" is probably a rubber centered clutch. Replacement is about $400 in parts alone. Have to look at what else needs to be fixed and add up the list. Yeah, maybe it needs a visit from the BK wannabe

I looked at a local 85 944 for sale today. Guy wanted 5k for an early 85. He neglected the timing belt till he busted it, had to replace the head. Brakes were in need of repair, hood was bent, paint flaking off the sunroof, cracked dash, hole in seats, etc. He had no records since he says he maintained it himself, so what else has he neglected?

I made him a fair offer, but he wouldn't come off the 5k, so he still has his car.

[jhelgesen]

Going to look at a 84 tomorrow in Durham, we'll see how it goes.

[jhelgesen]

SCORE!

Already got it home. 84 na, 60k original miles, deeeeep blue, well maintained, records, etc, cheap price.



What a concept, buying a car that runs and isn't a project.

[boygenius]

That is quite a find. I would drive that as a daily driver. I looked around me and I couldn't find anything good. Although I did find a 968 for sale. I'm too cheap though.

[zen]

i happen to have some freshly powdercoated black Ronal track rims that would fit that!!! 16's.

looks like a great find. congrats. i know i love mine.

and genius, i would upgrade mine to a 968 if i found the right deal...and i may.

[jhelgesen]

Originally Posted by zen

i happen to have some freshly powdercoated black Ronal track rims that would fit that!!! 16's.

I know you sent me pics of those rims somewhere. If they are 7's and 8's, I could be talked into them.

Best part was this morning, my son (who is 8) looks out the window to the driveway and says "sweeeet...."

[zen]

they are 16x7et11 and 16x8et23. they now have Kumho 712's 195/50 and 225/55 (or 50).

is that a beige interior? like mine? which i need seats without tears. and you are turning it into a track car?... hint, hint.

bad photoshopped pic of the rims on a car like mine is attached. still haven't decided if i want to put them on mine since i have them and my current tires are wearing. just can't decide if i like them for a street car.

[boygenius]

Originally Posted by zen

i happen to have some freshly powdercoated black Ronal track rims that would fit that!!! 16's.

looks like a great find. congrats. i know i love mine.

and genius, i would upgrade mine to a 968 if i found the right deal...and i may.

I think you should get the 968.... And sell the 951 to me...