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Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Fnkystuf on August 23, 2007, 02:18:37 PM
My Turbo Coupe has a damaged turbocharger, and I haven't had the time or money to do anything with it. I hope someone out there can save this one before it gets worse from sitting, or before I'm forced to get rid of it.

127,000 miles if I recall correctly. It has the hood & intercooler from an '87, a short throw shifter, Gilles boost regulator, and I had a new clutch installed. The clutch has less than 10,000 miles on it.

Here's the bad news: the car loses power when the turbo spools, so the T3 probably needs rebuilt or replaced. I have an IHI if interested. The passenger door is rusted out, but I have a replacement from an 85 that I would give away with the car. The brakes need work from sitting for a few months. The car has some dings from that hail storm a couple months back.

The interior is in good condition, the exhaust is fine, and it does run, it's just not driveable with that bad turbo. I won't rip the CD player out, either. I just REALLY DO NOT want to see this car get trashed, but I can't save it. Not sure what to ask for it, make offer.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Fnkystuf on August 23, 2007, 02:20:29 PM
Passenger door, and replacement door
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Fnkystuf on August 23, 2007, 02:21:55 PM
Interior pics
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: turboranger91 on August 23, 2007, 02:23:15 PM
that car need a good bit of work, but i think it's salvageable.  you should be able to get a fair amount for it.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: daboss351 on August 23, 2007, 02:24:38 PM
I want it...... but I can't have it..
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Chuck W on August 23, 2007, 02:28:30 PM
How long has it been sitting?
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Fnkystuf on August 23, 2007, 02:41:39 PM
Been sitting about a year. I drove it around the backroads a couple months ago, just doesn't have any power.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: 84 Fila on August 23, 2007, 02:58:26 PM
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Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: turboranger91 on August 23, 2007, 03:04:38 PM
wow, that's a hell of a nice interior.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Chuck W on August 23, 2007, 03:05:50 PM
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Oh hell.....
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: 84 Fila on August 23, 2007, 03:06:20 PM
 skippy it is. I'm kinda happy seeing the steering wheel too
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: daboss351 on August 23, 2007, 03:13:15 PM
Whats the under side look like? Rear quarters? How much brake work does it need? Hows the suspension? Are the shock towers solid?
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Fnkystuf on August 23, 2007, 03:34:24 PM
Rust around the trim. The paint under the trim piece is peeling bad.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Fnkystuf on August 23, 2007, 03:38:43 PM
Towers inside trunk, and a pic of the underside. Underside has surface rust from 1 winter. The suspension is good, the car just looks lopsided because both the driver's side tires are losing air. As for the brakes, it probably needs new rotors, drums, & pads. They work, the car just jerks when they're applied, like the rotors are warped.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Fnkystuf on August 23, 2007, 03:41:49 PM
I was thinking around $500. Keep asking questions, & requesting pics. I don't want to misrepresent the car in any way.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: daboss351 on August 23, 2007, 03:45:15 PM
front shock towers a a big thing.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: 83Heritage on August 23, 2007, 04:33:03 PM
Quote from: Fnkystuf;171502
I was thinking around $500. Keep asking questions, & requesting pics. I don't want to misrepresent the car in any way.


Where are you located in Akron, I work at Firestone off of Main street. I could probably run over and take a look at it after work someday. I would be able to trailer it home, so the driveability wouldn't be a concern just yet.
Title: 83 Turbo Coupe, needs work, someone save this one! Akron, OH
Post by: Fnkystuf on August 23, 2007, 04:42:47 PM
Quote from: 83Heritage;171523
Where are you located in Akron, I work at Firestone off of Main street. I could probably run over and take a look at it after work someday. I would be able to trailer it home, so the driveability wouldn't be a concern just yet.


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