Just bought 97 GST

[bigray1111]

Hey guys. Saturday night i picked up a great running GS-T. I bought it from a kid that was using it temporarily while he got back in the Honda game. There are a few downfalls of the car. It's missing two side skirts, the front bumper needs replacing, and theres a good fist size dent in the quarter panel ( same as my last two actually). 2nd It's a pretty high miles car. 215000 miles. BUT. The motor and trans has been replaced, there is a receipt. The engine runs smooth and gets up in RPMS without any hesitation thankfully. It burns nothing and every spark plug is dry. The gears are like a dsm tranny.. No grinds but not comfy. 3rd thing, custom color. Midnight blue, looks and shines nice, but going to be a bi*** when I replace the panels needed. Drove it home that night in 15 degree weather. Grand total, $800. He also threw in a greddy BOV. So, once the bov sells, its a 650 car. Has leather and power everything. sunroof, every option you could think of. I plan on using this forum and get some good answers from you guys when I need them.

 

[Total Eclipse]

Congrats on the find, and great deal it seams too! What all kind of plans do you have for it?

Nate

 

[bigray1111]

Congrats on the find, and great deal it seams too! What all kind of plans do you have for it?

Nate

For starters, Get the panels fixed. I also ordered a new wheel bearing and valve cover gasket, meant to mention that they were both bad. Any ideas on getting the paint color for this?

 

[99GS_Turbo]

Sounds like a steal...cant wait to see how it turns out

 

[jmh033089]

Very nice, I wish I would have got that deal, now my deal seem real raw thanks

 

[rough]

I'm jealous I spent 800 for my NT and I had to replace the sunroof because there was none.

 

[bigray1111]

I'm jealous I spent 800 for my NT and I had to replace the sunroof because there was none.

I loved my nt. when I turboed it that thing would rip!

 

[bigray1111]

Well I hit my first Hiccup. I tried replacing the front passanger wheel bearing/hub. The axle was stuck in it. I tried a massive sledge hammer and no luck. The axle is ruined. I now need a new axle, spindle, and I have a hub. But. Would any 2g spindle work?

 

[1995silvergst]

They get frozen in place I had to let it soak with pb blaster on it and use an air hammer to push it thru FYI nice deal tho still.

 

[bigray1111]

Well here's my update. I had to order another knuckle and axle. Only a 70$ set back and takes some weight off my shoulders. New valve cover gasket. And figured out why my shifter was so stiff. There's a pivot on the tranny held on by 2 12 mm bolts. It's connected to the shifter linkage. Took it apart and cleaned it up on the wire wheel. It's like butter now!

 

[91-GS]

Nice project you got there!
As far as paint code goes, go to a local parts store (like Oriley's) and ask to look at their color books. What you will get are few phonebook-sized books full of color samples and if you'r lucky one of them will match. Another way is to take it to a professional shop and have them do it for you.

 

[bigray1111]

Nice project you got there!
As far as paint code goes, go to a local parts store (like Oriley's) and ask to look at their color books. What you will get are few phonebook-sized books full of color samples and if you'r lucky one of them will match. Another way is to take it to a professional shop and have them do it for you.

That's a great idea! Thank you!!

 

[bigray1111]

What do you guys think I can get for this thing when it's all buttoned up? 100% stock

 

[GofaST4life]

What do you guys think I can get for this thing when it's all buttoned up? 100% stock

Depends on the right buyer, but with the paper work for the motor and what not, with a clean shell, maybe $1500-$2500. But like I said, it depends on the finding the right buyer.