Possibly worst shape SVX ever???
 

I dare anyone to look at these pics and not :barf:


http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...d6e88846cb.jpg

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http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...46497e073b.jpg

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a few more...http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1776759

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Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Not the first thing I wanted to see first thing in the morning:eek: What are you going to do with her?

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If I had the means and the money I would at least try to fix it up and take great pride in bringing an SVX back to life but i have no money whatsoever.

These are the problems:

The driver door is rusted through, normal rust starting behind the right rear fender, inside of left rear fender is starting to rust, cracked windshield, I don't believe the back seat is salvageable as a rusted CD player was stuck to it, door panels and leather seats(no rips or tears) are filthy but is possible they could come clean, the wiring is all messed up-hence it being used as a parts car by previous owner, engine and transmission are in unknown condition.

The decent:

It does have an almost perfect condition headliner, carpet will probably come clean with a thorough cleaning(or 5:lol:), All metal is straight, both bumpers and all but one plastic molding piece is useable, all other glass appears to be in good condition(just normal streaks on moving windows) and I have just about every part just everything is almost completely disassembled.

I am still thinking I might like to hold on to it for awhile in case I ever do get the money to fix it up since it does have a clean title and is fairly low mileage (101k). The biggest problem besides money is a place to store it until that time and keeping it from rusting anymore(especially the inside of the trunk)

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Maybe you could turn it into a track car or etc

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If only I went to the tracks anywhere:rolleyes:

Maybe I could start a pole on what people think I should do with this car-If I had someone who could readily help with the wiring it would make it a much easier decision...

I must add that it is surprising that this car has good hood struts and perfect visors

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Looks a bit rough. At least it doesnt appear to have ever been wrecked heavily.

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I don't think it ever was. The PO's had taken quite a bit of it apart and thats why the fenders/lights/etc are off. It is covered in bird doodoo and 2 1/2 years worth of dirt from sitting in a barn. This is a pic of when they first got it.

http://by123w.bay123.mail.live.com/a...B22D2A6A51580|

BTW, how is your project shaping up?

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Yeah, I was planning on swapping transmissions for now to check if this one is good. As far as R&R, already did that when I thought my flexplate was bad.:o Also I plan on pulling the motor and checking the internals to determine if it can be used as is.
I do have storage at my friends dad's who is also my mechanic for stuff I can't do-but only for maybe a month or 2 since the car does not have registration.

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If it was cleaned, it wouldn't look nearly as bad. Still it's a very, very long way from road worthy. I say use the parts for now.

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Which one? :lol:

The Claret is getting a heart transplant (hopefully) before Reading.

The '93 is slowly shaping up. I pushed out a few dents, replaced the LF fender and both bumpers with used, put on some wipers, replaced a bent rim, installed poly sway bar bushings, and replaced the cat. It actually passed state inspection. :) It still has typical oil leaks, and the interior is still pretty ratty. (Door panels and rear seat ruined, carpet now gone) :o

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Our cars are getting so rare I feel any that can be restored should be. Perhaps a couple hundred bucks on a tempo storage shelter would keep the weather off.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true

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That's how my feeling has been as well, I cringe when i see people parting one out due to a transmission failure or from purely cosmetic damage.

Mike, I was talking about the 93 lol. Good to hear it passed inspection. Its gotta be a pain to have to worry about inspections. We don't have any here although I have seen many cars around that definitely should not be on the road.

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Theres already a couple people parting out their SVXi, we don't need another. If it were me, I'd put it back together and track it like no tomorrow.

But then again I have a bad habit of dumping money into broken cars.

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When I got it:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...e/DSCN1935.jpg

First day cleaning:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...e/DSCN1956.jpg

As it sits now: (only difference is now with a new sticker :) )
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...e/DSCN2120.jpg

If you have the time and motivation, the personal satisfaction is worth it. :) Test the drivetrain before you invest in the body parts to fix it. You may want to use the stock trans in your silver, then you can make this one a 5 speed with a rebuilt motor. ;)