How I got it- He calls me two days ago, and tells me he's selling his car, and for ridiculously cheap ($300), I tell him he HAS to sell the car to me instead. I was always enthusiastic about it and he knew. I didn't think he would, but he calls me yesterday morning and says come get it that it's mine. It sat for 6 months in his drive way, on jack stands with a tire popped in the rear. All i had to do was buy a tire and it was mine to take home for the small fee of 350 dollars. I couldn't believe it.
About the car- Original classic red paint job with peeling clear coat, 134k original miles. A lot of bondo and fiberglass patching small rust spots. We previously ripped out the top of the dash because it was cracked really bad, also exhaust leaks terribly from where me and him cut off the Cat converter and I amateurishly welded the ends together. The radio is gone, gutted, and I don't think the 12v works. Other than that, the engine purrs and the clutch has some room left.
My Plans- Since I've had the car for about a day now, all I've done is research. Thanks to this forum I know a little more about the car and engine. I know how I want the car to look and what my approach will be. Full tune up with a new exhaust is first in line. Radio is a big priority of mine, I have a lot of experience with electrical and it looks like all the harness is left from the old radio so I can wire in my after market one and get some nice speakers to replace the ones that probably don't work anymore. Cosmetics are down the road, will do paint and a set of wheels. I want to turn her into a nice, clean daily that I can feel good driving in while looking good doing it.
Thanks for reading, I look forward to my time on the forum getting to know people and their Z's.
