Would you buy or sell a TR without a motor and trans.?

Chris Taylor · 02-02-2003, 03:10 PM

I was wondering if anyone has sold or purchased a TR without a motor and transmission. I have purchased TR’s in the past without a motor and trans. but I have a few spare motors and transmissions to rebuild and use.

I am thinking about selling my rare yellow T and would like to retain the motor and transmission to use in my silver T. This is a healthy mid to low 10 sec. motor and trans. combo with a lot of time and money invested in this set up. This is why I don’t want to let it go with the car. I am not in a position to rebuild a stock motor and trans. to replace the motor I wish to keep. Just wondering what your thoughts and comments are on this topic? http://www.efi-street.com/IMAGES/Nat...es/image39.htm
Most people think of a junker when they see without motor and transmission. If you copy and paste the above link you will see that this T is in very good condition and not a junker.

Thanks,
CT

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86 GN
87 T Yellow
87 T Silver

[This message has been edited by Chris Taylor (edited February 02, 2003).]

Steve Wood · 02-02-2003, 09:08 PM

if I had a rust bucket with a good drive train, I might buy one if the price was right....otherwise, I might be more likely to sell one... LOL

salvageV6 · 02-03-2003, 09:17 AM

Not a nice way to talk about my car.

Racer guy at Mease's shop yester day called it a beater.

At least it has an interior unlike his 9.5 sec. Camaro.

I would buy a nicely optioned roller. Got a decent motor and stuff.

I don't think that's a factory color is it?

Don't look like creme beige or whatever they called it.....

There are people out there looking for rollers, obviously not as many as those looking for a complete car.

TWIN86GNS · 02-03-2003, 01:22 PM

If the price was right and the car was close by I would, but then again I have a spare complete drivetrain. It is a lot of work and money to get a roller made into a driver, so that is why a lot of people stay away from roller cars.

Just my opinion,

Paul Beal
pbeal@sympatico.ca

Grumpy · 02-03-2003, 01:59 PM

well ya should try an sell it as a roller BUT if ya cant piece it out

ahhh the color looks stock to me....there is one for sale here like that but no t roofs

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salvageV6 · 02-03-2003, 03:36 PM

Well if thats a factory color and paint job then what's the option list.

Chris Taylor · 02-03-2003, 04:53 PM

Guys I failed to mention that I have the original motor and transmission for this yellow T. I did not build the original motor that came out of this car. This car belonged to a customer and I had the opportunity to save it a few years ago. I rebuilt the original motor for him but he killed the motor with only 7,500 miles on it. The motor is .030 over at this time and will hone .010 to make .040 over. The heads are machined for the big intake valves. They will also need exhaust seats and a valve job. The transmission will need to be rebuilt also.

I was under the impression that the vin numbers were not on the engines and transmissions. That is why I did not mention the original motor and trans. in the above post. I don’t have the time or funds to rebuild the original motor and trans. at this time. I like the idea of having an extra motor and trans. around. That is why I was considering selling the car without the motor and trans..

I have not thought about a price at this time. If you are interested in the car e-mail me about the details and pics. . I can take some pics. of the car if someone can host them.

I have been going to BG and other TR events for over fourteen years and have seen only two others this color. This is the factory color.

Thanks,
CT

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86 GN
87 T Yellow
87 T Silver

RX-6 · 02-03-2003, 07:57 PM

That is an original factory color called Creme Beige. Probably the rarest color of them all. That and Light Sage Metallic.

salvageV6 · 02-04-2003, 03:32 AM

Email me the option list, please.

Zap · 02-04-2003, 06:24 PM

Don't sell it to the "Beater King"!

02-02-2003, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Taylor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NC Posts: 156	Would you buy or sell a TR without a motor and trans.? I was wondering if anyone has sold or purchased a TR without a motor and transmission. I have purchased TR’s in the past without a motor and trans. but I have a few spare motors and transmissions to rebuild and use. I am thinking about selling my rare yellow T and would like to retain the motor and transmission to use in my silver T. This is a healthy mid to low 10 sec. motor and trans. combo with a lot of time and money invested in this set up. This is why I don’t want to let it go with the car. I am not in a position to rebuild a stock motor and trans. to replace the motor I wish to keep. Just wondering what your thoughts and comments are on this topic? http://www.efi-street.com/IMAGES/Nat...es/image39.htm Most people think of a junker when they see without motor and transmission. If you copy and paste the above link you will see that this T is in very good condition and not a junker. Thanks, CT ------------------ 86 GN 87 T Yellow 87 T Silver [This message has been edited by Chris Taylor (edited February 02, 2003).] __________________ 86 GN Sold 2/07/04 87 T Yellow Sold 87 T Silver

02-02-2003, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Steve Wood An American American Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 36,871	if I had a rust bucket with a good drive train, I might buy one if the price was right....otherwise, I might be more likely to sell one... LOL __________________ ------------------ 'A government that is big enough to give you everything you want, is also big enough to take away everything you have.' - Thomas Jefferson I think one should worry more when people are lining up to get out of a country rather than into it. If they're sneaking in, we must be doing something right. The Chronicles of Zap, from the early 21st century www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

02-03-2003, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
salvageV6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 6,406	Not a nice way to talk about my car. Racer guy at Mease's shop yester day called it a beater. At least it has an interior unlike his 9.5 sec. Camaro. I would buy a nicely optioned roller. Got a decent motor and stuff. I don't think that's a factory color is it? Don't look like creme beige or whatever they called it..... There are people out there looking for rollers, obviously not as many as those looking for a complete car. __________________ WE4, 155K, Daily Driver, DBLBBGT70, 55lb.Inj., Pedophile DP, hollow cat.,Schertz Hi-Pro and 3200Protorque, Postons Headers, 2 1/2"SS Ultraflows and pipes, Ex.Ext. alky chip, EGT/Bilsteins, Boxed Cont. arms/Airbags/snubber,Blizzak snows, Nittos 275/60DR, 307, adj.reg./ SMC alky dual, 9 gauges,scamaster and D.Scan,BSTC, translator and 31/2"MAF, V4 inter. DYNO. TESTED!!! 11.93 @ 113.7 GN loaded, car #2. 115K miles. Accufab reg.,Scanmaster, Reds 100 chip, Mease downpipe, Mease 15row stretch IC, hollow cat., ATR ss. 3"crossflow, SMC alky., J.J. 62mm.T.B., RJC power plate, Bilsteins, Moog springs, HR Parts mount and rear arms, Nittos. "Some Cars Like Lots Of Fuel Pressure and Some Cars Are On Blocks." 12.4 @ 111

02-03-2003, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
TWIN86GNS 2 GN's = No money!! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Keswick, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,328	If the price was right and the car was close by I would, but then again I have a spare complete drivetrain. It is a lot of work and money to get a roller made into a driver, so that is why a lot of people stay away from roller cars. Just my opinion, Paul Beal pbeal@sympatico.ca __________________ Paul Beal pbeal@sympatico.ca First official Canadian member of the DSR..... That's just how we roll. 1986 GN # 1 11.38 @ 120.25 mph with 1.501 60' 1986 GN # 2 13.25 @ 102.95 mph with 2.086 60'

02-03-2003, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 11,105	well ya should try an sell it as a roller BUT if ya cant piece it out ahhh the color looks stock to me....there is one for sale here like that but no t roofs ------------------ __________________ Dan dont run your mouth if you cant run your car 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Time to get out! Stuff has to go !!! Otherwise I am cutting it up and throwing it away email ttastage2@yahoo.com

02-03-2003, 03:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
salvageV6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 6,406	Well if thats a factory color and paint job then what's the option list. __________________ WE4, 155K, Daily Driver, DBLBBGT70, 55lb.Inj., Pedophile DP, hollow cat.,Schertz Hi-Pro and 3200Protorque, Postons Headers, 2 1/2"SS Ultraflows and pipes, Ex.Ext. alky chip, EGT/Bilsteins, Boxed Cont. arms/Airbags/snubber,Blizzak snows, Nittos 275/60DR, 307, adj.reg./ SMC alky dual, 9 gauges,scamaster and D.Scan,BSTC, translator and 31/2"MAF, V4 inter. DYNO. TESTED!!! 11.93 @ 113.7 GN loaded, car #2. 115K miles. Accufab reg.,Scanmaster, Reds 100 chip, Mease downpipe, Mease 15row stretch IC, hollow cat., ATR ss. 3"crossflow, SMC alky., J.J. 62mm.T.B., RJC power plate, Bilsteins, Moog springs, HR Parts mount and rear arms, Nittos. "Some Cars Like Lots Of Fuel Pressure and Some Cars Are On Blocks." 12.4 @ 111

02-03-2003, 04:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chris Taylor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NC Posts: 156	Guys I failed to mention that I have the original motor and transmission for this yellow T. I did not build the original motor that came out of this car. This car belonged to a customer and I had the opportunity to save it a few years ago. I rebuilt the original motor for him but he killed the motor with only 7,500 miles on it. The motor is .030 over at this time and will hone .010 to make .040 over. The heads are machined for the big intake valves. They will also need exhaust seats and a valve job. The transmission will need to be rebuilt also. I was under the impression that the vin numbers were not on the engines and transmissions. That is why I did not mention the original motor and trans. in the above post. I don’t have the time or funds to rebuild the original motor and trans. at this time. I like the idea of having an extra motor and trans. around. That is why I was considering selling the car without the motor and trans.. I have not thought about a price at this time. If you are interested in the car e-mail me about the details and pics. . I can take some pics. of the car if someone can host them. I have been going to BG and other TR events for over fourteen years and have seen only two others this color. This is the factory color. Thanks, CT ------------------ 86 GN 87 T Yellow 87 T Silver __________________ 86 GN Sold 2/07/04 87 T Yellow Sold 87 T Silver

02-03-2003, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
RX-6 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA Posts: 150	That is an original factory color called Creme Beige. Probably the rarest color of them all. That and Light Sage Metallic. __________________ 1996 BMW 740il 1991 3000GT VR4 Twin Turbo 1989 TTA #844(awaiting repairs) ported heads, roller cam, TA60 turbo, JE piston, 52# injectors, 3" stainles downpipe and exhaust. 1986 Buick T-Type Turbo, Light Chestnut Metallic, PT51 Turbo, Front Mount Intercooler, 60# injectors, 2.5" downpipe and exhaust. 1988 Mazda RX7, w/1989 TTA engine & trans, JE pistons, TA60 turbo, ported & polished heads, 212/212 roller cam, 52# injectors, Trans Pro SD

02-04-2003, 03:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
salvageV6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 6,406	Email me the option list, please. __________________ WE4, 155K, Daily Driver, DBLBBGT70, 55lb.Inj., Pedophile DP, hollow cat.,Schertz Hi-Pro and 3200Protorque, Postons Headers, 2 1/2"SS Ultraflows and pipes, Ex.Ext. alky chip, EGT/Bilsteins, Boxed Cont. arms/Airbags/snubber,Blizzak snows, Nittos 275/60DR, 307, adj.reg./ SMC alky dual, 9 gauges,scamaster and D.Scan,BSTC, translator and 31/2"MAF, V4 inter. DYNO. TESTED!!! 11.93 @ 113.7 GN loaded, car #2. 115K miles. Accufab reg.,Scanmaster, Reds 100 chip, Mease downpipe, Mease 15row stretch IC, hollow cat., ATR ss. 3"crossflow, SMC alky., J.J. 62mm.T.B., RJC power plate, Bilsteins, Moog springs, HR Parts mount and rear arms, Nittos. "Some Cars Like Lots Of Fuel Pressure and Some Cars Are On Blocks." 12.4 @ 111

02-04-2003, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zap Boorn Looser Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 21,226	Don't sell it to the "Beater King"! __________________ With ten nurses knocked out in just the first week, Steve Monroe realized that building the Old Boxers home next to the bell factory wasn't such a great idea Join the NRA

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