TheSamba.com :: View topic - Picked up the craziness today with pics....

Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:54 pm

I got this giah first off....
jacked way up, rackanpinion off something, radiator for watercooled swap, huge lift, huge wheels and tires, blah blah blah....

Then there is this motor that was supposed to go in it...
ford 2.3 turbo converted to carb...ran when removed from svo. he added the adapter plate for VW and lost interest.

AND THEN there was this glass body... anyone put a name to the face with this thing?

sorry for the cell phone pics...

i still have to pick up one more beetle, motor, mountain of vw rims, pan with tranny, parts parts parts... already got one full truck bed of parts.

and yes i got a good deal :wink:

Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:00 pm

Both are cool. I would really Like to offroad the yellow towd looking clone. That thing would bad AZZ

Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:55 pm

hahaha! ohh man ive got memories of hauling home loads like that, one of my goals when i get older is to stock pile huge amounts of parts to car to give away to ambitious kids and those who have the urge to build things.

good luck with the ghia, looks like it would make a good project.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:34 am

I wish I could find something in descent shape but its slim pickings down hear . Its either more than I can spend or is so rusted away its not worth trying to do anything with.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:36 pm

Everything i just picked up is for sale.
I dont have alot of time for multiple projects.
I have a handfull of titles for VWs now too....

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:45 pm

do you want to sell that bellhousing bolt pattern converter.

Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:32 am

yep. Id prefer to keep it with the engine but i might part it out. i have the it paper work on who made it.
The company name is ESSLINGER engineering INC.
from Potero, So El Monte, CA
Its got installation instructions and on the back has a " pinto to vw simplified wiring diagram".

Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:22 am

JEDI PIMP wrote: yep. Id prefer to keep it with the engine but i might part it out. i have the it paper work on who made it.
The company name is ESSLINGER engineering INC.
from Potero, So El Monte, CA
Its got installation instructions and on the back has a " pinto to vw simplified wiring diagram".

yeah i would keep that engine to, thats kind of a well knows company, in a good way :)

Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:16 am

i also have paperwork on the turbo... well sort of.
its paperwork saying lube before use as in... its new or re built.
he told me he had almost a grand in the turbo....

Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:48 am

If you know anyone who wants the whole engine/adapter let me know...
The ghia will be sold as a roller with possibly a tranny... and sold cheap. :shock: the neighbors already are hatin!

Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:05 pm

I need a turbo block for my buddies ranger, maybe we can worksomething out. PM me on how much you want for both the engine and adapter.

Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:45 pm

Why do you have to be in FL!!! :x That Ghia could be real badass!! oh well... And tell your neighbors I Hate them for hatin' on you... :P wish I could take it off your hands, you should build it yourself
-Dave

Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:26 pm

LSK... pm ed you.
engine is in the classifieds.
Its cheaper than the salvage yard.

I know someone wants this ghia!
I have not listed it yet in the classifieds.
Its a ghia body on a tube frame set up with radiator for the 2.3 swap.

If someone buys engine i might just throw in the ghia for little to no cost.... it will not have a tranny in it but i can add one for cost of labor.

Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:23 pm

Price on the engine drastically reduced to attract buyers who are looking to ship it. 550 bones

The ghia will be listed tonight. probly 250-300 bucks.

Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:39 pm

How much for just the adapter? Ihave two Pinto engines myself. One carb'd and one fuel injected. Which both could be for sell.

Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:51 pm

Ive had a few offers for just the adapter, flywheel and hardwear.
I will be selling just those parts if the turbo engine is bought first.
It is listed in jacksonville craigslist.
I attempted to post it on some mustang forums but they require a 50 post count to post in classifieds...

Ill take the adapter off first for the right offer...

im interested in a 60gal air compressor for trade for some stuff.