A friend of mine parting out a 95.

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07-23-2007, 07:21 AM
HudsonHawk

A friend of mine parting out a 95.

I know very little outside of what he posted here about the condition of the vehicle. Origionally posted on cowtownjeeps.com

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1995 Convertable Red/Black 38k miles i'm parting out.

I bought this car, which was in pristine shape, for my son, at the end of his High school senior year. actually I wanted it. it has 38k miles. he ran into the back of a Camry, which caused front-end damage.

We started doing a rebuild/repair of the front-end, but he ran out of money, and was shipped of to Boot Camp. Had the minor front end frame repaired and straightened at Dallas Frame and Alignedment (IMHO, the best in the region). bought front quarter panel, driver airbag, radiator, new tires, and A/C coil, then parked it for 4 years in garage or Storelock. was able to still run it up on Dovetail trailer a while back.

This is my initial post on this, pics to come this afternoon after work, but this thing was in awesome shape when I bought it, and he only Drove it for 2 weeks. clear title. I'll get pricing for each item up later as well, but wanted to get the word out.

best way to get ahold of me today is on my cell 214.244.9225 to get priority on items. more info to come. Gawd I hate to do this, since it is so close to completion, but have to. live in The Colony D/FW area

pm or email me for details

thanks ahead guys, spread the word to your Miata friends

Dave
07-23-2007, 02:50 PM
HighTechDave

the friend and owner here, just got online.

as noted above, parting it out. I'll get price list together and pics this evening.

should I be posting this in another section?
07-23-2007, 02:51 PM
sammm

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Originally Posted by HighTechDave

should I be posting this in another section?

This works. Sorry you're having to sell it off.
07-23-2007, 03:04 PM
HighTechDave

me too, bummer because I would have loved to tricked it out and Race it.

Guys, I'll give fair pricing on parts. Has new radiator and A/C coil, front support cross member, and right front quarterpanel, all from the Mazda dealership. Hood and front bumper are gone. I think I may still have the old hood I'll let go cheap. The drivers airbag was hell to find, but I did add it. passenger bag deployed. Rest of interior is perfect and no wear at all, even the seats are awesome.

Soft top is in great shape, except of course the back window, which we all know is easy and cheap to replace.

pics to come
07-23-2007, 03:43 PM
miato

im interested in those seats.
how much?
07-23-2007, 03:49 PM
HighTechDave

Quote:

Originally Posted by miato

im interested in those seats.
how much?

$100 each

[email protected]

214.244.9225
07-23-2007, 05:13 PM
Jeff_nc

What color is the carpet? I need the rear section if it's tan.
07-23-2007, 07:13 PM
HighTechDave

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Originally Posted by Jeff_nc

What color is the carpet? I need the rear section if it's tan.

Miata is Red Exterior, Black Interior
07-23-2007, 09:14 PM
CosmosMpower

5spd tranny in good shape?
07-23-2007, 10:23 PM
HighTechDave

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

5spd tranny in good shape?

guys, it has 38k miles, and I'm telling ya, it had no issues until the Camry. Was only 2 weeks driven by myself and my son.

This is a Gem for parts. pics in the AM.

I'm in the Metroplex, come see for yourself too, then pass the word to the rest.

even the body/frame is in great condition, after spending $600 with Dallas Frame on a minor push
07-24-2007, 12:36 AM
icepenguin66

does it have power mirrors?
07-24-2007, 06:37 AM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighTechDave

guys, it has 38k miles, and I'm telling ya, it had no issues until the Camry. Was only 2 weeks driven by myself and my son.

This is a Gem for parts. pics in the AM.

I'm in the Metroplex, come see for yourself too, then pass the word to the rest.

even the body/frame is in great condition, after spending $600 with Dallas Frame on a minor push

Price on the tranny in that case? I'm just down the street in Carrollton
07-24-2007, 07:20 AM
Checker

Top?
07-24-2007, 08:51 AM
modernbeat

Prices on:
left front fender
axles if they are two-piece
complete differential unit (nose, housing, gears, diff, stubshafts)
driveshaft

I'll be glad to remove the parts if it's easier on you. I won't be able to pickup parts until the weekend of Aug 11-12 when I'm in Dallas again.

How about a price on the rolling chassis with whatever body parts are available? Don't need any interior, top, wheels, transmission or engine. Just suspension, frame, differential.
07-24-2007, 09:33 AM
miataspeedracer

Price on e-brake handle and assembly, please?
07-24-2007, 12:03 PM
driftdevil

Have to ask what is he wanting for the motor?
07-24-2007, 12:39 PM
HudsonHawk

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Originally Posted by driftdevil

Have to ask what is he wanting for the motor?

Here is what he quoted me when I asked.

$1000 for engine
$750 for transmission
$1500 for both together

Out of my price range unfortunately.
07-24-2007, 03:16 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by HudsonHawk

Here is what he quoted me when I asked.

$1000 for engine
$750 for transmission
$1500 for both together

Out of my price range unfortunately.

Sounds like it's out of anyone's (reasonable) price range. I think Miatamoto's spec'd 99+ motor built for competitive CSP only went for 1000 and used trannys were 300 or so. Heck a wrecked/frame damage miata is probably only worth 2000.
07-24-2007, 03:57 PM
HighTechDave

nice try guys, I've already done some price checking, and know the lay of the land, but will be fair.

I'm giving one guy that has inquired on the aquisition of the whole thing, a few more hours to decide, then it's on to part out here. I think he wants to complete it and race it, buyt cash talks.

Will keep all informed that inquired here
07-24-2007, 05:27 PM
Jeff_nc

Cosmos is right, you can get engines and transmissions for these cars for way less than that... Of course they'd probably have way more miles than your engine + tranny.
07-24-2007, 05:57 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

I think Miatamoto's spec'd 99+ motor built for competitive CSP only went for 1000...

Yup... and that was a strong, finished motor with quality pieces... not one that's been in a front end collision. But hey, caveat emptor.
07-24-2007, 05:59 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by HighTechDave

nice try guys, I've already done some price checking, and know the lay of the land, but will be fair.

Perhaps, but you're also dealing with fellas that know where to find a deal and know exactly what they're looking for as opposed to a bunch of nitwits with fat wallets.
07-24-2007, 06:45 PM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Perhaps, but you're also dealing with fellas that know where to find a deal and know exactly what they're looking for as opposed to a bunch of nitwits with fat wallets.

Well said! :clap:
07-24-2007, 06:56 PM
CraiginTX

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Yup... and that was a strong, finished motor with quality pieces... not one that's been in a front end collision. But hey, caveat emptor.

Miatamoto's engine came from Andy in a "some assembly required" state. He'll correct me if I'm wrong, but IIRC the head hadn't been machined or anything, though valve clearances had been set. Given that it was the '99+ motor, $1000 was a good deal.

The Miata parts vendor in AL (Parts Group) that folks on .net like wants $1200 to $1500 for his, but they're also 99+ motors, crank endplay checked, valve clearances set, new oil pump, timing belt, etc.

All the 1.8L NA motors I found had higher miles than this one, but could be had for in the $750 range.

Thomas pulled the trigger on Andy's motor just before I would have. The Tom in AL couldn't come up with a motor to sell me - so I ended up spending my money with John Day. New pistons, rings, bearings, seals, lifters, oil pump, water pump, light machine work to clean up the valves and seats, etc... for not much more than $1000.

I'd say his ask is a little high for the TCB guys around here (me included), but I wouldn't be surprised if he can find a buyer at close to that price...

YMMV and all that ;)
07-24-2007, 07:05 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraiginTX

Miatamoto's engine came from Andy in a "some assembly required" state. He'll correct me if I'm wrong, but IIRC the head hadn't been machined or anything, though valve clearances had been set. Given that it was the '99+ motor, $1000 was a good deal.

Can I correct ya?

Miatamoto had it reassembled it was a complete engine when he sold it, ya may want to review the post where he had it listed. ;)
07-24-2007, 07:48 PM
Titus

Here is another point of refference.... take it for what it's worth.

VFR750, a forum member who has parted out 3 or 4 Miatas locally this year had a 1995 M Edition with 42k miles back in march. I inquired about the Engine, Transmission, and Diff. Here is his response:

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1) engine, $750 here it run before its pulled, 42000 miles.........
2) trans, $300
3) torsen, carrier, drive shaft, axles, $700
4)$1500 for it all............

It sounded like a pretty good deal to me at the time, but I couldn't scrape together the money for all of it. I bought the torsen, carrier, drive shaft, and axles at his asking price. By the time I got down there to pick up the diff, he already had the engine and transmission sold for asking price.
07-25-2007, 07:42 PM
icepenguin66

Ya, I got my 97 engine for $700 with only 40k miles on it and a 94 tranny with about the same miles for $200. The engine price isn't that high, but $750 is way to much for the tranny.

Hey, what about power mirrors?!
07-25-2007, 09:06 PM
HighTechDave

guys, I know I put some off on certain items, but I sold it to a friend as a whole.

sold

didn't mean to tease, but I really wanted someone to buy the whole package, and rebuild to race. I found that guy. His name is Roy, and he is with you on the love of the Miata.

Thanks gang!

expect him here soon, told him how great this site was.

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