coltblue3 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hey guys, long time no log-on. I've decided to give up the dream of restoring my 89 quest. The car is located in Mooresville N.C. (20 miles north of Charlotte). It's red with tan/black interior, auto, and 19,000 miles. Yes, 19,000 miles. Some of you may remember I bought the car off of e-bay about 4 or 5 years ago. I have rebuilt the engine (stock) and the transmission since then and disassembled the front suspention just for repainting. The car runs but the last time I worked on the car I was still trying to work out some bugs. It's an SHP with 8s and 9s. The doors have a couple of dings the size of a fifty cent coins worst case. Otherwise, the body is excellent. The paint is somewhat faded (typical red). The car is originally from the Louisianna area. I bought it out of Miss. Stitching on seat shoulders have dry rot and are seperating, otherwise the leather is excellent (little to no cracks). Other than a couple of over exposed parts (i.e. rear view mirror and stering column cover), the interior is near mint conditon. This car needs someone who knows about them. This will make an excellent original restoration. I'm sure it will make a great tuner hot rod as well but I had hoped to keep it original. As long as you're paying for it, do what you will. I'm asking $3500, much less than I have in it but it's a labor of love, right? Please E-mail me with specific questions. I'll get pics If the overwhelming response isn't too bad. Feel free to call me crazy if I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Industries Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 can you post pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagemo Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 can you post pics please What he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntercooledFlatty Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 i drove that car before it went to ebay, glad it went out of state before katrina got it :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc711 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Hey harry, where was this car from in Louisiana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainstreaM Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Need an email address so I can get in touch. Kane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Need an email address so I can get in touch. Kane cdkadp@adelphia.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainstreaM Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Thanks Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayton Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Why did you rebuild an engine with only 19,000 miles on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltblue3 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Thanks for the replies. I hope to get some current pics later today or Sunday. I don't know how to post pics so I will email to whomever wants them. Mainstream, I'm sorry trades are not possible, I don't have time for any toys right now. Jayton, I rebuilt the engine for a couple of reasons. The car had sat for several years before the previous owner bought it. A leaky valve cover gasket had oil and grime all over everything. So I knew I would have to take a lot of parts off to clean the engine up. There was a spot on the driver's side frame rail that something like steering fluid had eaten the paint off and rust was starting to set in. That's when I reallized, to do it right, I had to take the engine out. My dad owns a machine shop where he reconditions engine parts so having him rebuild the engine only cost me a bebuild kit. He did agree that the engine had little to no wear when he tore it down. So while it was out of the car, I tried to recondition or replace the crusty parts before reassembly. I took the front suspention apart just to repaint it and replace the strut boots. Keep in mind, the original plan was to restore the entire car (within reason). I'm ashamed to say the last days I worked on it, I was just wanting it back together. I have a couple of photos (non digital) of the empty engine bay that show the rust repair. I will need to scan them but that may take a couple of days. The trasmission was the reason it sat for so long. The car drove but it had a "bandaid" on the problem. My dad had the tranny rebuilt and they discovered and fixed the problem. Please keep in mind, I will give you more info on the car than you want to here but I'm not representing myself as a "Car Guy". I just love these cars and wanted to relive the days when I had one nearly 20 years ago. Let me know if you have any more questions.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00sted VR-4 Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Would like pictures! mdibari@purdue.edu is the e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbiggs Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 "wanted to relive the days when I had one nearly 20 years ago." Ah yes Glory days, I want a 928 porche..... send me pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltblue3 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Good News Guys, I got pics. Is there anyone interested inhelping me post them before I e-mail them to everyone interested? Any help appreciated.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOSTED88tsi Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00365.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00369.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00370.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00371.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00375.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00376.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00377.jpgI'll do a couple more tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOSTED88tsi Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00379.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/BOOSTED88TSI/DSC00380.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltblue3 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Thanks for the help on posting, Boosted 88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Is it drivable, I live in Wyoming, so if i wanted it, how would i get it home? PM me, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaferwerks Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I sent you a pm...is it still for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaferwerks Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 SOLD....I am the new owner of this baby. I get to pick it up this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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