Donor found!!

[CaptainCrash1971]

I've possibly found my donor, 1991 1.8 cvh with 70k on the clock. Head refurbed a year ago, so no smoke. Looks nice and straight and genuine. A little pricey but have negotiated down to £375 delivered to my door. That price includes 4 months tax which I'll be able to cash in for 50 quid
Just wondering if people think that's ok or a bit overpriced, and how much can possibly be made by selling doors, mirrors, lights, interior etc. to recoup some of the outlay
Really struggling to find a really cheap one without driving 200 miles and having to hire a trailer to get it home.

[twinturbo]

£375 Sounds ok judging by ebay ( the new parkers guide )

Seats can be difficult to shift due to having to collect.
Doors like wise.
Bonnet Likewise.

But advertise it on the FSOC website, so long as you don't overprice you will sell a fair but.

I may be interested in one or two things if the price is right

TT

[HandyAndy]

sounds like a fair deal, even better with a £50 tax refund , so only cost you £325 before you sell any parts, & sounds like the engine is " a goodun"

and the right engine if ever you wish to change to a zetec power plant.

I,d go for it if I was you, you might end up still looking for a cheaper donor for months without success.

cheers
andy

[CaptainCrash1971]

Yeah, it's what I was thinking. Just let me know TT what you're after, I'm sure we can come to some arrangement.
I reckon it's gonna be false economy finding a cheaper car miles away, just going to cost me a bomb to get it home.
Now, just to inform the wife of a new addition to the driveway...........

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrash1971

Now, just to inform the wife of a new addition to the driveway...........

mine was stripped in 1 day for eveything i needed, thanks to forum member "Flyerncle", i drove the sierra to his workshop , arrived 8am, the sierra was in the back of my van by 4pm less the shell of course.

cheers
andy

[twinturbo]

Yep they come apart quickly...


I once removed most of the dash from a XR4x4 whilst en route to drop it off at a locost builder in gateshead. I needed the dash and was on a mega tight schedule as my wife was in hospital ( for waht turned out to be a dreadful 2 months!! ) ..


I could probably strip an entire car in a day by myself. So long as no fixings fail...

TT

[twinturbo]

Any pics?

TT

[alga]

Supposing it's us, (kit)car builders, driving the prices up, there shouldn't be a lot of demand for the body and interior parts.

[twinturbo]

Originally Posted by alga

Supposing it's us, (kit)car builders, driving the prices up, there shouldn't be a lot of demand for the body and interior parts.

Yeah... The saleable items are the bits kit builders want..


But Sierra owners are still on the lookout for slightly better condition stuff or upgrades.

A good non saggy headlining is money..
A full lockset is good
clear indicator make a little


Various bits can add up...

TT

[Bonzo]

That price seems about the sort of money you should expect to pay for a good runner

As Andy has said .... The ideal car to go for if you plan to install a Zetec in your build at a later date

Have fun stripping the donor .... I love it .... Ripping em apart, knowing you don't have to put it all back together again