v8 conversion with a 930 trans on Ebay, I have to affiliation with this sale. |
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v8 conversion with a 930 trans on Ebay, I have to affiliation with this sale. |
matthepcat |
Jun 2 2015, 04:37 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Gents,
I found this V8 conversion local to San Jose Ca for sale on e-bay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171806825340?_trks...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/s13.postimg.org-11125-1433284638.1.jpg) Turns out the owner who passed some years ago was a member here: MikeP http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?aut...&blogid=309 Out of curiosity I went to look at the car in person and helped the wife figure out more about the car. Looks to be quite a beast(480HP), but will need some work. I believe she set the ebay reserve at (PM me for that info). The drive-train has far more into it than that, but the body needs cosmetic work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Looks to be a great start for a track car ( as the cage makes it too hard to use for the street) |
Mueller |
Jun 2 2015, 05:24 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I remember him...I did not know he passed away!
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rhodyguy |
Jun 2 2015, 05:28 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I like it! Must be a going mofo. Worth far more than a 10k reserve. Hope the owner doesn't windup leaving a plate full at the table. If I lived down south I would be contacting her directly. Someone must have known the husband. Great eBay ad! Informative.
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matthepcat |
Jun 2 2015, 05:34 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
I like it! Must be a going mofo. Worth far more than a 10k reserve. Hope the owner doesn't windup leaving a plate full at the table. If I lived down south I would be contacting her directly. Someone must have known the husband. Great eBay ad! Informative. I can put you in touch if you are serious. She mostly wants it to be kept alive and not parted out for the 930 trans ( like I think many bidders are banking on) |
carr914 |
Jun 2 2015, 05:38 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,992 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
There is nothing wrong with the Cage for the Street. In reality this is a street car only - You would not be recognized by Porsche (PCA) events and it not far enough race equiped. Especially with Ls Motors replacing the old diehard Cheby Small Block.
But for $10k it would be a pretty good buy, A 930 is expensive, the SB would still be worth money, the wheels are $$ and suggest there is some good suspension/brakes under there. |
matthepcat |
Jun 2 2015, 06:14 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
I would have to make some of the cross bars "roll cage swing outs" to be able to get more easily in it ( or become much skinnier and shorter).
It could be a non PCA race car with some additional work. The clutch on the car is so heavy that it would not be fun to drive in the city ( unless you have ripped legs)..lol There is nothing wrong with the Cage for the Street. In reality this is a street car only - You would not be recognized by Porsche (PCA) events and it not far enough race equiped. Especially with Ls Motors replacing the old diehard Cheby Small Block. But for $10k it would be a pretty good buy, A 930 is expensive, the SB would still be worth money, the wheels are $$ and suggest there is some good suspension/brakes under there. |
Cairo94507 |
Jun 2 2015, 07:42 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Man, there are some very nice parts there. if you could pick that car up for $10-12K that would be a great deal. Drop another 5-6K in to get it cleaned up/painted and have a great driver.
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rick 918-S |
Jun 3 2015, 06:52 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
His last posts were in 2006 as far as I can tell. He posted about an Ironman he was to compete in and never posted the results. It looks like it was bumped in 2014...
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Mueller |
Jun 3 2015, 10:17 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I'd love to have this car, just some bodywork and paint and it would be perfect!
Pickles was his last name correct? Really nice guy, I want to say I meet him at Hatfields place up in Woodside in '04 or so when looking at doing a V8 conversion. Wonder what the monthly payment would be be if I did Paypal credit? hahaha Someone is going to get a killer setup and I too hope nobody parts it out...perhaps make them sign an agreement? |
underthetire |
Jun 3 2015, 10:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Mueller, you don't need another project you will never finish !
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tooms351 |
Jun 3 2015, 12:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 5-September 12 From: madeira beach fl Member No.: 14,894 Region Association: South East States |
Hi Matt I sent you a pm.
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matthepcat |
Jun 3 2015, 01:16 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
I replied to all the PM's. The owner is a really nice lady, so If I gave you her contact information please be respectful and let her know your from 914world.
I have people that signed up on the forum just to get her information from me....you can email her through ebay or ask questions about the car here. I got the car started today and drove it around a bit. Needs a tune up, needs the cooling system to be gone through ( got up to 210-215 in 10 minutes of idle and 5 minutes of driving. HEAVY clutch and pretty soft suspension ( compared to my 6). Lots of torque and in 4th gear you can go 65-70 MPH at like 2k rpm. |
Andyrew |
Jun 3 2015, 01:32 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
He passed away? He was so young... I doubt he was even 40!! Wow... He had a v8 meet up at his house, one of the 3 times I've driven my car outside of Modesto! I went with a buddy on a record setting 116deg day. I bought the 915 conversion (that I sold) from him when he went 930. He took me for a drive around his neighborhood, went sideways at 80 in a 3rd gear drift...
Really nice guy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
matthepcat |
Jun 3 2015, 02:35 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Yea it's a bummer. That's why I felt compelled to help the wife out.
The car in proper tune would for sure smoke the tires in 3rd gear...haha. I was surprised how tall geared the 930 is. He passed away? He was so young... I doubt he was even 40!! Wow... He had a v8 meet up at his house, one of the 3 times I've driven my car outside of Modesto! I went with a buddy on a record setting 116deg day. I bought the 915 conversion (that I sold) from him when he went 930. He took me for a drive around his neighborhood, went sideways at 80 in a 3rd gear drift... Really nice guy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
whitetwinturbo |
Jun 3 2015, 04:34 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
I replied to all the PM's. The owner is a really nice lady, so If I gave you her contact information please be respectful and let her know your from 914world. I have people that signed up on the forum just to get her information from me....you can email her through ebay or ask questions about the car here. I got the car started today and drove it around a bit. Needs a tune up, needs the cooling system to be gone through ( got up to 210-215 in 10 minutes of idle and 5 minutes of driving. HEAVY clutch and pretty soft suspension ( compared to my 6). Lots of torque and in 4th gear you can go 65-70 MPH at like 2k rpm. Matt, I answered your PM with another PM. |
matthepcat |
Jun 3 2015, 08:10 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Replied.
The shutterfly link in the ebay ad now has a video of it running from my drive this morning. |
westtexass2k |
Jun 3 2015, 08:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 31-December 11 From: San Angelo Tx Member No.: 13,954 Region Association: None |
Id love to buy that car it has a bunch of good stuff in it. Shoulld be a good deal for someone.
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Chris H. |
Jun 4 2015, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,032 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Bummer about MikeP.... nice of you to help out Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) .
As mentioned in the e-bay ad, those wheels are worth quite a bit. They look almost new. You could sell those and recoup almost half the cost, although they look SO GOOD! It also has the Renegade front valance BTW. Really ducts air in well. |
Mueller |
Jun 8 2015, 09:10 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Only 16 hours left on the auction!
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Mueller |
Jun 9 2015, 08:13 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Sold for $10,000 ...I hope it stays intact and goes to a good home.
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