are they worth saving?

Whizbang · 12-24-2009, 03:44 PM

specifically, two SAs, both 79s, both at all local salvage yard. The are certainly projects, but the biggest thing is that they are completely rust free cars. The owner said he could work with me to recover them. they have some FBs there just as clean but FBs are common enough where i dont feel as though its worth my time.

The thought has come to me though, at what cost is it really worth to try and save them? SAs are drying up quickly and they are quite clean really. I just have too much of a soft spot for cars.

Eatmyclutch · 12-24-2009, 05:19 PM

Do it.

SA's started the RX-7 lineage...

speedjunkie · 12-25-2009, 01:14 PM

I must agree with this Alex. I wouldn't mind having one of those SA's actually. There is one out on my uncle's farm and it's completely rusted.

Whizbang · 12-25-2009, 01:21 PM

i might pursue it come spring once i get the misc debts paid off then.

t_g_farrell · 12-26-2009, 04:39 PM

The key is no rust, everything else can be repaired/replaced. Grab both and build up the best one.

Rogue_Wulff · 12-26-2009, 05:38 PM

Rust free SA shells are getting to be a rare find. That said, it's impossible for one person to save them all.
However, I'm sure someone will eventually want one or both to revive their SA that has suffered terminal rust.

speedjunkie · 12-27-2009, 08:07 PM

Yeah there might be some good parts on the one on my uncle's farm, I'll check next time I go home. That way if you need some stuff at least we can rape that car since it's rusted to shit.

Teenwolf1393 · 12-28-2009, 01:13 AM

if anything get the 2 cars and sell them, they shouldnt have any trouble finding a good home

rx4ur7 · 01-01-2010, 07:29 PM

I have a virtually rust free 78. Sun baked surface.

PDXGSL · 01-08-2010, 06:13 PM

+1 to all of the above. SA's have a cool factor that the FB lacks. Maybe just the fact that they're a 70's sports car. But yeah, a rust-free SA is a sweet find.

12-24-2009, 03:44 PM	#1
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	are they worth saving? specifically, two SAs, both 79s, both at all local salvage yard. The are certainly projects, but the biggest thing is that they are completely rust free cars. The owner said he could work with me to recover them. they have some FBs there just as clean but FBs are common enough where i dont feel as though its worth my time. The thought has come to me though, at what cost is it really worth to try and save them? SAs are drying up quickly and they are quite clean really. I just have too much of a soft spot for cars. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

12-24-2009, 05:19 PM	#2
Eatmyclutch business as usual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Emerald City Posts: 154 Rep Power: 0	Do it. SA's started the RX-7 lineage... __________________ Bitch

12-25-2009, 01:21 PM	#4
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	i might pursue it come spring once i get the misc debts paid off then. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

12-26-2009, 04:39 PM	#5
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	The key is no rust, everything else can be repaired/replaced. Grab both and build up the best one. __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00

12-25-2009, 01:14 PM	#3
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	I must agree with this Alex. I wouldn't mind having one of those SA's actually. There is one out on my uncle's farm and it's completely rusted.

12-26-2009, 05:38 PM	#6
Rogue_Wulff Non Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 310 Rep Power: 18	Rust free SA shells are getting to be a rare find. That said, it's impossible for one person to save them all. However, I'm sure someone will eventually want one or both to revive their SA that has suffered terminal rust.

12-27-2009, 08:07 PM	#7
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	Yeah there might be some good parts on the one on my uncle's farm, I'll check next time I go home. That way if you need some stuff at least we can rape that car since it's rusted to shit.

12-28-2009, 01:13 AM	#8
Teenwolf1393 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	if anything get the 2 cars and sell them, they shouldnt have any trouble finding a good home

01-01-2010, 07:29 PM	#9
rx4ur7 Rotary since 1972 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson Posts: 231 Rep Power: 17	I have a virtually rust free 78. Sun baked surface.

01-08-2010, 06:13 PM	#10
PDXGSL Rotard Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eugene, Or Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	+1 to all of the above. SA's have a cool factor that the FB lacks. Maybe just the fact that they're a 70's sports car. But yeah, a rust-free SA is a sweet find.