Testing waters, weighing options. Maybe selling my GTV6?
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:00 pm
Hi all,
So, I've had my GTV6 for years, and I've loved it, bought it nice things, etc.. And then about 3 years ago, it started to burn oil really bad and my job at the time really didn't allow me much time to work on it, so I put it into storage. Then, about a year ago, I got it out of storage with the intent of pulling the engine and really going through it but, before I got to it, my buddy asked to borrow it since his GTV6 had just burned up it's ECU and he was without a car. I figured it would be safe in the hands of a fellow GTV6 owner. Well, while he was driving it (and I really think he's in no way at fault) the timing belt skipped a tooth or five and all of the pistons and valves got together, one of the valves broke off and banged around a bunch.. basically completely wrecked the engine. Anyway, that really took the wind out of my sails, so I put it back in storage. I've found another engine for it, but I really can't seem to find the motivation or make the time to get after putting it in. So, I guess I'm wondering what it might be worth as-is.
The details - Black on black cloth, no sunroof 1985 GTV6
It's got pretty much the whole boat of Ron Simmons Racing suspension on it with very few miles. Coil overs, front sway bar w/ rose joint drop links and watts-link. It has a Shankle rear sway bar and Performatek drop links with poly bushings in the rear. Performatek and Powerflex poly bushings at the DeDion, and upper control arm, the caster rod ball joint mod, and recently replaced lower control arm bushings and ball joints.
It also has a set of Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 15x7 wheels in matte black on it.
Stainless steel brake lines, Ferodo Ds2500 pads,
Sparco Fighter bucket seat in driver's seat, I have the stock seat too.
MOMO steering wheel adapter and OMP spacer. I have a couple MOMO and OMP wheels the buyer could choose from.
I have a complete Milano 2.5 that is ready to go in, and all the necessary parts to make it happen also, I've got the Glenwood headers and cams as well as a Shankle heel and toe kit from the engine that died that could be swapped over and it has a GoTech ECU installed with harness.
The body is probably a 6.7-7 out of 10, no significant rust, but there are a couple of small dents, and one pretty good sized one on the header panel (above the grille)
The interior is kinda rough. the rear deck (trunk cover?) is pretty shot, but I have a good used one to throw in. The dash is cracked, and the upholstery is faded, and the windows and door handles have become finicky from sitting. Also the P.O. cut holes in the door panels for speakers
Here's a couple pics from just before the engine blew up:
Let me know what you think it's worth
Oh, almost forgot, it's also got a Milano Platinum transaxle in it, so 4:10, LSD
Thanks!
-Dave
So, I've had my GTV6 for years, and I've loved it, bought it nice things, etc.. And then about 3 years ago, it started to burn oil really bad and my job at the time really didn't allow me much time to work on it, so I put it into storage. Then, about a year ago, I got it out of storage with the intent of pulling the engine and really going through it but, before I got to it, my buddy asked to borrow it since his GTV6 had just burned up it's ECU and he was without a car. I figured it would be safe in the hands of a fellow GTV6 owner. Well, while he was driving it (and I really think he's in no way at fault) the timing belt skipped a tooth or five and all of the pistons and valves got together, one of the valves broke off and banged around a bunch.. basically completely wrecked the engine. Anyway, that really took the wind out of my sails, so I put it back in storage. I've found another engine for it, but I really can't seem to find the motivation or make the time to get after putting it in. So, I guess I'm wondering what it might be worth as-is.
The details - Black on black cloth, no sunroof 1985 GTV6
It's got pretty much the whole boat of Ron Simmons Racing suspension on it with very few miles. Coil overs, front sway bar w/ rose joint drop links and watts-link. It has a Shankle rear sway bar and Performatek drop links with poly bushings in the rear. Performatek and Powerflex poly bushings at the DeDion, and upper control arm, the caster rod ball joint mod, and recently replaced lower control arm bushings and ball joints.
It also has a set of Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 15x7 wheels in matte black on it.
Stainless steel brake lines, Ferodo Ds2500 pads,
Sparco Fighter bucket seat in driver's seat, I have the stock seat too.
MOMO steering wheel adapter and OMP spacer. I have a couple MOMO and OMP wheels the buyer could choose from.
I have a complete Milano 2.5 that is ready to go in, and all the necessary parts to make it happen also, I've got the Glenwood headers and cams as well as a Shankle heel and toe kit from the engine that died that could be swapped over and it has a GoTech ECU installed with harness.
The body is probably a 6.7-7 out of 10, no significant rust, but there are a couple of small dents, and one pretty good sized one on the header panel (above the grille)
The interior is kinda rough. the rear deck (trunk cover?) is pretty shot, but I have a good used one to throw in. The dash is cracked, and the upholstery is faded, and the windows and door handles have become finicky from sitting. Also the P.O. cut holes in the door panels for speakers
Here's a couple pics from just before the engine blew up:
Let me know what you think it's worth
Oh, almost forgot, it's also got a Milano Platinum transaxle in it, so 4:10, LSD
Thanks!
-Dave