Finally Got a SC!!!! but it needs some front end work
09-14-08, 09:26 PM
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wow. thts a lot of money for an sc tht has problems. my car has suspension and body damage. bought mine for 1,500. and it was 5 speed (does have a lot of miles though)
but hey, i suppose it can be a great start, if u have the money why not
the outside is in perfect condition.
PROPS!!!
but hey, i suppose it can be a great start, if u have the money why not
the outside is in perfect condition.PROPS!!!
09-15-08, 11:13 AM
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Funny story, I actually spoke with the guy and offered him $3000. Very nice gentleman from Kansas City that was very distraught since he just bought this car in April of 2008 and simply loved it. Anyway, we agreed on $3000, but when I went to finalize the deal, he told me someone called him and offered $3200 and was already on their way from Columbia, MO. Needless to say I was pretty pissed. Good steal though, the only thing that bothered me is that drivers side frame rail was the one that took the hit entirely, as you can see where the hood is bent up. Other than that, that car was in amazing condition.
09-15-08, 12:32 PM
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Yeah i was concerned about the frame rail until i showed the pics to my buddy that does a lot of collision work and said it wouldn't be to hard to fix. But it would need to be hooked up to a machine and have the frame aligned. Now its time to source all the parts. It just sucks that the air bags are so $$.
Well this car doesn't have suspension damage and to get an average 92 sc into the condition this is in would be quite expensive. Plus 97+ are just sexy as hell.
Anyone got experience in replacing air bag sensors and air bags? Also would anyone out there have a front clip? I don't need (fenders, and hood)
I love the A/C kit i just wish the front end didn't remind me of a NEON SRT4
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wow. thts a lot of money for an sc tht has problems. my car has suspension and body damage. bought mine for 1,500. and it was 5 speed (does have a lot of miles though)
wow. thts a lot of money for an sc tht has problems. my car has suspension and body damage. bought mine for 1,500. and it was 5 speed (does have a lot of miles though)
Anyone got experience in replacing air bag sensors and air bags? Also would anyone out there have a front clip? I don't need (fenders, and hood)
I love the A/C kit i just wish the front end didn't remind me of a NEON SRT4
09-15-08, 12:37 PM
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Funny story, I actually spoke with the guy and offered him $3000. Very nice gentleman from Kansas City that was very distraught since he just bought this car in April of 2008 and simply loved it. Anyway, we agreed on $3000, but when I went to finalize the deal, he told me someone called him and offered $3200 and was already on their way from Columbia, MO. Needless to say I was pretty pissed. Good steal though, the only thing that bothered me is that drivers side frame rail was the one that took the hit entirely, as you can see where the hood is bent up. Other than that, that car was in amazing condition.
You must have been the person he referred to as the "salvage guy" that wanted it for 3k
09-15-08, 12:55 PM
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. Look at it this way your Black/Black which i wish this car was but its not. O well i'm not gonna complain.
12-11-08, 04:22 PM
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almost done
Here's the update on the car.
I'm finally driving it as of monday. I love it. Nicest car I've ever owned.
Here are some pictures of the work I've done on it over the last 2-3 months.
Btw while i was working on this I was driving a 91 Buick Roadmaster Station Wagon LOL. Talk about night and day compared the the Sc.
The DD while the sc was being worked on HAHA:
Before:
Pulled the whole front end apart to replace the frame rail section:
New Frame Rail:
Putting it back together:
Painting the Hood: (A body shop guy I know painted them for me in his garage)
Installed Passenger Air Bag & SRS ECU:
Wet Sanding Imperfections in Clear:
Still the fact that my body guy said to sand the clear scares me. It needs a really good wax and buff job now. You guyz recommend any products for fresh paint?
Uncleaned Semi-Finished Product
Still gotta install the emblem.
Special thanks to Gazi and Carson-Toyota.
This couldn't have been possibly without all the parts i got through you guys.
I'm finally driving it as of monday. I love it. Nicest car I've ever owned.
Here are some pictures of the work I've done on it over the last 2-3 months.
Btw while i was working on this I was driving a 91 Buick Roadmaster Station Wagon LOL. Talk about night and day compared the the Sc.
The DD while the sc was being worked on HAHA:
Before:
Pulled the whole front end apart to replace the frame rail section:
New Frame Rail:
Putting it back together:
Painting the Hood: (A body shop guy I know painted them for me in his garage)
Installed Passenger Air Bag & SRS ECU:
Wet Sanding Imperfections in Clear:
Still the fact that my body guy said to sand the clear scares me. It needs a really good wax and buff job now. You guyz recommend any products for fresh paint?
Uncleaned Semi-Finished Product
Still gotta install the emblem.
Special thanks to Gazi and Carson-Toyota.
This couldn't have been possibly without all the parts i got through you guys.
