irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
5/29/10 6:36 p.m.

EDIT: SOLD SOLD SOLD

I picked up this Mk3 a few months ago with the intention of getting it fixed up as a vintage racer or something. But I'm having so many issues with My '70 + I've decided that I just don't want to do another GT6 right now. Plus I don't have the time or money to do this one the way it should be done. So this one is available. Make a reasonable offer. I'd say you could part it out and make some money on the deal if you wanted to.

Details: Rust in the usual places, but nothing that isn't fixable for anyone with bodywork/welding skills. Body is complete and fairly solid. Can't tell how much bondo or anything, because the P/O put about 4 bad coats of paint on it...but the wings are solid. Hood is no good, for several reasons (but again, could probably be repaired as most of it is a big dent on the front and knocked in driver's side fender, plus some non-fatal rust IMO). Floors are so-so. Passenger floor is reasonably good with only some rust at the rocker edge. Driver's has some fiberglass repair done and is solid, but would want to be replaced. Rockers seem fairly solid, but do have some rust on the inner side and front end beneath the hood wings. I would replace them, but you could probably get away with some patching.

Doors are in very good shape and amazingly they actually align well and close smoothly. Pretty sure they were replacements for the originals. Windows roll up and down but with some effort. RH door handle isn't hooked up but probably works. LH door handles are good.

Interior is pretty bare-bones, but it does have a dahsboard and some of the electrics work. Also has one seat in it. I basically gutted most of the interior so at least it's clean-ish. Has a new plastic transmission tunnel cover as well.

Engine fires up easily and idles smoothly. Carbs are way out of tune so it runs rough under any load. Compression tested and is good/even all 6 cylinders. Engine idles at normal temp and oil pressure is good. Radiator seems good. Nothing leaking that I can tell, other than the usual drips here and there.

Tranny and diff seemed ok in the 200 feet I drove it when I got it but can't say for sure....neither was put under any real load and I would probably rebuild or at least crack open and check them before any real driving. It's a 3.27 4-speed non-OD. I will provide a 2nd 3.27 diff (disassembled) for spares, in case the current diff needs work.

Left rear upright is removed, so the car cannot be driven. I have put a right-hand upright there temporarily (attached top and bottom) so the car is at least a roller. I have two spare LH uprights, one of them was shot-peened and nicely cleaned up and I have new bearings/seals with that. They are not assembled though. Also have a couple rear hubs.

Rest of suspension is there and most of it looks to be restoreable at a glance.

Car has original steelies in ok shape with spitfire center-caps.

etc etc.

Parts I can include with the sale if desired depending on offer - 2nd 3.27 diff, complete but disassembled. (included no matter what) - 2nd rear hatch with good glass (would need a good offer) - various rotoflex axle components - a pair of GT6+ seats, recovered a while back and in pretty good shape (would require good offer) - other misc. stuff. (some rubber, trim, etc)

Car is located just outside washington D.C. in Fairfax Virginia

Let me know if interested.

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irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
5/29/10 7:05 p.m.

by the way, I do have a clear title for it.

aussiesmg
aussiesmg SuperDork
5/29/10 9:59 p.m.

any way to get it to Ohio?

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
5/29/10 11:54 p.m.

In reply to aussiesmg:

I myself have no way...but you can bring a trailer, I'll help load it, and you can drive it back to ohio.

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
6/3/10 2:22 p.m.

$500 for just the car....a bit more for other parts?

Grtechguy
Grtechguy SuperDork
6/3/10 2:24 p.m.

that's just not fair

Kia_racer
Kia_racer HalfDork
6/3/10 2:29 p.m.

I am so glad you live on the other side of the country from me, you evil man you.

SilverFleet
SilverFleet Reader
6/3/10 2:46 p.m.

WANT!!!!

(but can't have because of location and overpopulation of 1979 Trans Ams on my property )

This should go quick. Good luck!

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
6/3/10 4:09 p.m.

In reply to SilverFleet:

oh come on....get it and then we can start a "09 WRX AND GT6" thread over on NASIOC

SilverFleet
SilverFleet Reader
6/3/10 5:13 p.m.
irish44j wrote: In reply to SilverFleet: oh come on....get it and then we can start a "09 WRX AND GT6" thread over on NASIOC

LOL

Or I could trade you one of my T/A's! I have a 10th Anniversary Trans Am in equally bad condition!

IIRC, you were into Maximas, right? I used to be too! I had a 1989 SE about 10 years back. That's really strange.

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
6/3/10 5:44 p.m.

In reply to SilverFleet:

yup, I had a 2000. I was a mod on Maxima.org for a few years. The subie is much more fun though :)

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
7/31/10 4:10 p.m.

bump, still have it. Willing to talk on price!

Clear title IN HAND.

rustyvw
rustyvw GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
7/31/10 5:03 p.m.

If I didn't have a baby on the way I would be all over that. As it is my driveway is too full right now anyway. If it's still available when I sell my Corvair I might have to get it.

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
8/5/10 7:59 p.m.

dropped to $425 for GRM'ers and that's as low as I'll go before I start parting it. It would be a shame to part out a fix-able GT6

Also would be willing to talk about trade for other pre-1986 small cars (japanese in particular) that might be ok for rallycross!

CLynn85
CLynn85 Reader
8/5/10 8:30 p.m.

Man it hurts to pass this one by, can't believe no one's jumped on it yet!

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
8/5/10 9:33 p.m.

aw comeon....you live in stafford, I know you have room for another car on your property

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
8/10/10 5:42 p.m.

Down to $400, even though I said I wouldn't go below $425.

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/10/10 6:54 p.m.

Why do you have to do that? I have no way of getting it home

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
8/10/10 6:59 p.m.

for the amount I've lowered the price, you can rent a trailer!

Hell, you could tow it with the wrx practically, the GT is so light.

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand Dork
8/10/10 9:49 p.m.

Dammit, now I practically have to do it. I'll be in touch if you still have it in september. How far are you from Delaware?

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
8/10/10 10:05 p.m.

In reply to EvanB:

IDK...an hour maybe? I haven't been to delaware in forever.

I'm about 10 miles outside of Washington, D.C.

Noeladams
Noeladams New Reader
8/13/10 7:52 p.m.

if i had the transportation it would be in my driveway

irish44j
irish44j HalfDork
8/15/10 3:05 p.m.

Sold it this morning to a guy who ownes a chopper/muscle car restoration shop and wants to try his hand at something British that he used to work on in the 70s and 80s, so hopefully it will be restored and saved! woo!

kentsayles
kentsayles
8/6/12 6:54 p.m.
irish44j wrote: EDIT: SOLD SOLD SOLD I picked up this Mk3 a few months ago with the intention of getting it fixed up as a vintage racer or something. But I'm having so many issues with My '70 + I've decided that I just don't want to do another GT6 right now. Plus I don't have the time or money to do this one the way it should be done. So this one is available. Make a reasonable offer. I'd say you could part it out and make some money on the deal if you wanted to. Details: Rust in the usual places, but nothing that isn't fixable for anyone with bodywork/welding skills. Body is complete and fairly solid. Can't tell how much bondo or anything, because the P/O put about 4 bad coats of paint on it...but the wings are solid. Hood is no good, for several reasons (but again, could probably be repaired as most of it is a big dent on the front and knocked in driver's side fender, plus some non-fatal rust IMO). Floors are so-so. Passenger floor is reasonably good with only some rust at the rocker edge. Driver's has some fiberglass repair done and is solid, but would want to be replaced. Rockers seem fairly solid, but do have some rust on the inner side and front end beneath the hood wings. I would replace them, but you could probably get away with some patching. Doors are in very good shape and amazingly they actually align well and close smoothly. Pretty sure they were replacements for the originals. Windows roll up and down but with some effort. RH door handle isn't hooked up but probably works. LH door handles are good. Interior is pretty bare-bones, but it does have a dahsboard and some of the electrics work. Also has one seat in it. I basically gutted most of the interior so at least it's clean-ish. Has a new plastic transmission tunnel cover as well. Engine fires up easily and idles smoothly. Carbs are way out of tune so it runs rough under any load. Compression tested and is good/even all 6 cylinders. Engine idles at normal temp and oil pressure is good. Radiator seems good. Nothing leaking that I can tell, other than the usual drips here and there. Tranny and diff seemed ok in the 200 feet I drove it when I got it but can't say for sure....neither was put under any real load and I would probably rebuild or at least crack open and check them before any real driving. It's a 3.27 4-speed non-OD. I will provide a 2nd 3.27 diff (disassembled) for spares, in case the current diff needs work. Left rear upright is removed, so the car cannot be driven. I have put a right-hand upright there temporarily (attached top and bottom) so the car is at least a roller. I have two spare LH uprights, one of them was shot-peened and nicely cleaned up and I have new bearings/seals with that. They are not assembled though. Also have a couple rear hubs. Rest of suspension is there and most of it looks to be restoreable at a glance. Car has original steelies in ok shape with spitfire center-caps. etc etc. Parts I can include with the sale if desired depending on offer - 2nd 3.27 diff, complete but disassembled. (included no matter what) - 2nd rear hatch with good glass (would need a good offer) - various rotoflex axle components - a pair of GT6+ seats, recovered a while back and in pretty good shape (would require good offer) - other misc. stuff. (some rubber, trim, etc) Car is located just outside washington D.C. in Fairfax Virginia Let me know if interested. A few pics: Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket
kentsayles
kentsayles New Reader
8/6/12 7:02 p.m.

Listen i haveone same year and model and i need a car just to make mine whole again. How does engine perform and do you know the miles on motor. If yours runs i would offer 1000 dollars cash and come from North Carolina to pick up? Answer me back and let me know on my offer. Thanks Kent

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