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02-22-2007, 11:22 PM
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1979 turbo notch purchase?
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I am getting ready to buy a 1979 non-pace car 4cyl turbo coupe. It is really rough and I don't know anything about it except that it is rare. I can get it for $300 and I was wanting to know whether it is worth it or notand get a little info.
P.S. I really don't know anything about turbos. |
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02-22-2007, 11:33 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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AKA gods gift to Mustangs
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one... thats a very hard year to buy for...and two its a rare engine... so i'd say for the amount your gonna pay for it and to fix it... you should bark up another tree IMO
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02-23-2007, 08:23 AM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
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if it is indeed a sedan model (trunk) its worth 300 bucks IF the body is in good shape and not rusted out etc etc as notchbacks are hard to come by.
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02-23-2007, 10:10 AM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Sometimes I feel Like a Nut!
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yeah thats pretty tough, but if you say you know nothing about this car or motor your best bet is to stay away as it can lead to frustrations later on
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02-23-2007, 10:56 AM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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i agree that it is hard to find turbo notches... but if you think you can fix it up go for it... those little turbo four-bangers can be built up to be pretty quick with after market turbos and other things of that nature.... but if you feel it would be to hard for you stay away from it and just get a 5.0.... you will like its power more anyway... I wish i had the chance to buy a little car like that, as long as it is in better shape than mine lol |
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02-23-2007, 11:47 AM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
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people sell notches in bad shape for a ton of money around here... people rip them down and turn them into drag cars
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MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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02-23-2007, 12:07 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Sometimes I feel Like a Nut!
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yeah but its a 79 notch they jus dont look that good to me
but thats just me now
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02-23-2007, 12:20 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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^ eventhough i own one... i'd have to agree... but i haven't done a bad job of turning mine into something good... if i do say so myself
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02-23-2007, 12:40 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Sometimes I feel Like a Nut!
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I like yours, i think the color/stripes sets it off nicely
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02-23-2007, 12:44 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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thanks.... 
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02-26-2007, 06:34 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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I appreciate all of your guys input. I just didnt know if it was going to be worth the money and time. It will be around for a while, so I will hold off until I have the urge to cut into something like that. |
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02-27-2007, 05:08 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Resident A$$hole
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Plus you could always convert to the aeronose later on if you have the coin.
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03-05-2007, 04:39 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Boooooo
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03-05-2007, 05:00 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Resident A$$hole
Join Date: Apr 2006
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 I knew that was coming. I'm a big 4 eye fan, but was just a recommendation for someone who didn't like it.
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03-06-2007, 10:28 AM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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my ignorence is showing again.... what is that?
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03-06-2007, 03:08 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Sometimes I feel Like a Nut!
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I believe there talking about switching the front like taking the 4 eye look and putting the 87-93 front end
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03-06-2007, 04:15 PM
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Re: 1979 turbo notch purchase?
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Resident A$$hole
Join Date: Apr 2006
City: Columbus
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DING DING DING.. ...... Yep, that's the "potically correct" term for the front end.
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