What would you do....

Luin Haden · 07-20-2006, 04:42 AM

I havent been around for a while, but now im going to get back into a supra project. Heres my delima....

I currently own a 5 speed 90 supra targa top turbo. It runs great and I have $1800 into the project. It has 140,000 miles on it and is all factory, no mods whatsoever. The problem is: it has a salvaged title and in order to get a new "prior salvaged title" it needs to be finished up. As of right now the driver side headlight does not open due to it rubbing the hood, the brake lights dont work, and the master cylindar does not hold fluid more than 24 hours. I havent fixed the title yet into my name so when I do I am looking at a $200 penalty and I cant get the previous owner to file for a lost title cause he was an agent and now he isnt with the car dealer that sold the car.

Now heres the other part to the story.....

I found a 87 n/a automatic hard top supra with 45,000 original miles for $1800! There are some scuffs here and there on the body, but over all its a clean car on the outside. The interior has some stains on the cloth, but its complete. It needs a tune up so im looking at some money after purchase to get it running in tip top shape.

Now heres my question.... Do I buy the 87 and trasplant the 90 into it, or dont buy the 87, fix the 90 and drive the 90. Oh and which ever I do the supra I have will become a daily driver once finished.

kwnate · 07-20-2006, 01:22 PM

Transplant...

damdog05 · 07-20-2006, 06:10 PM

i would have to agree with him^^

SupraSaver87 · 07-20-2006, 09:44 PM

Like most things in life, go with the one that has the better body. Because the "hardware" for the car is interchangable...however body rust just gets worse, and if it is on a "non-removable" piece, then it can get costly to fix.

I opt for the transplant too, assuming that your 90 is in better shape.

sharkn · 07-20-2006, 10:18 PM

get the 87 the other is a salvage it will always be battered goods

Isphius · 07-21-2006, 12:06 AM

More importantly, which doghouse is in better shape! (thats the big part left if you took every single nut, bolt and part off). Because you can change whatever between the cars. I would say def get an extra car and transplant. Then you have 2 sets of parts to work with, And if you ever planning on selling it, the salvage title wont show up, itll be a regular na supra, also might make insurance cheaper too lol. And then you can part out whatever you dont want on ebay. But yah, Just put the parts on the 87, namely the turbo motor/trans, diff, assoiated engine parts, and tail lights/front bumber if you like em better than the 86 style. IMO, the 86 square tail lights are cool looking, But I like the front bumper on the 89+. Im selling my 86 na 5sp hardtop too...for 1500...lol. Thats a better deal! It has hardly any rust and never crashed, so no crash damage. Interior sucks tho...

Luin Haden · 07-21-2006, 07:14 AM

I never thought about the salvage title thing. I could sell the 87 out right if I decided to sell it.

Thanks for all the help, im going to get the money together and get the 87. I will put most of the 90 stuff on it though.

marc · 07-21-2006, 07:43 PM

yes i agree go with the 90...if u drive the 87 u will realize that u shuldve gotten the turbo. and stick. believe me i have an 88 turbo...it has its problems now..but only 83k miles on it...and i wuldnt trade it for anything. well..maybe a new vette or sumthing.

07-20-2006, 04:42 AM	#1
Luin Haden Stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sparta, MO Posts: 22	What would you do.... I havent been around for a while, but now im going to get back into a supra project. Heres my delima.... I currently own a 5 speed 90 supra targa top turbo. It runs great and I have $1800 into the project. It has 140,000 miles on it and is all factory, no mods whatsoever. The problem is: it has a salvaged title and in order to get a new "prior salvaged title" it needs to be finished up. As of right now the driver side headlight does not open due to it rubbing the hood, the brake lights dont work, and the master cylindar does not hold fluid more than 24 hours. I havent fixed the title yet into my name so when I do I am looking at a $200 penalty and I cant get the previous owner to file for a lost title cause he was an agent and now he isnt with the car dealer that sold the car. Now heres the other part to the story..... I found a 87 n/a automatic hard top supra with 45,000 original miles for $1800! There are some scuffs here and there on the body, but over all its a clean car on the outside. The interior has some stains on the cloth, but its complete. It needs a tune up so im looking at some money after purchase to get it running in tip top shape. Now heres my question.... Do I buy the 87 and trasplant the 90 into it, or dont buy the 87, fix the 90 and drive the 90. Oh and which ever I do the supra I have will become a daily driver once finished. __________________ -Luin Haden Sparta, MO Owner of a 1990 Targa Top 5 speed Turbo Supra It isnt pretty now, but just wait.

07-20-2006, 01:22 PM	#2
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	Transplant... __________________ Nate

07-20-2006, 06:10 PM	#3
damdog05 12psi boost Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	i would have to agree with him^^ __________________ My cars: 85 Trans Am- Ehhh- Gone 83 Rx7- Much Better- Gone 86.5 Supra- Love- Not Gone

07-20-2006, 09:44 PM	#4
SupraSaver87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manitoba Posts: 150	Go with the better body! Like most things in life, go with the one that has the better body. Because the "hardware" for the car is interchangable...however body rust just gets worse, and if it is on a "non-removable" piece, then it can get costly to fix. I opt for the transplant too, assuming that your 90 is in better shape. __________________ My Ride: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351563 Our Supra’s, which art in the driveway, Hollowed be thy power, thy mods are great, thy speed endless, On the road or at the track. Give us this day free of cops, And forgive us our impound charges, as we forgive those who are slow. And lead us not into speed traps, and deliver us from the interceptors, For thine is our car, the power, and the glory…forever and ever….amen.

07-21-2006, 12:06 AM	#6
Isphius 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long branch, NJ Posts: 1,006	More importantly, which doghouse is in better shape! (thats the big part left if you took every single nut, bolt and part off). Because you can change whatever between the cars. I would say def get an extra car and transplant. Then you have 2 sets of parts to work with, And if you ever planning on selling it, the salvage title wont show up, itll be a regular na supra, also might make insurance cheaper too lol. And then you can part out whatever you dont want on ebay. But yah, Just put the parts on the 87, namely the turbo motor/trans, diff, assoiated engine parts, and tail lights/front bumber if you like em better than the 86 style. IMO, the 86 square tail lights are cool looking, But I like the front bumper on the 89+. Im selling my 86 na 5sp hardtop too...for 1500...lol. Thats a better deal! It has hardly any rust and never crashed, so no crash damage. Interior sucks tho... __________________ Yay the supra assistant is gone!!! WEEE!! Last edited by Isphius; 07-21-2006 at 12:08 AM.

07-20-2006, 10:18 PM	#5
sharkn 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 50	get the 87 the other is a salvage it will always be battered goods

07-21-2006, 07:14 AM	#7
Luin Haden Stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sparta, MO Posts: 22	I never thought about the salvage title thing. I could sell the 87 out right if I decided to sell it. Thanks for all the help, im going to get the money together and get the 87. I will put most of the 90 stuff on it though. __________________ -Luin Haden Sparta, MO Owner of a 1990 Targa Top 5 speed Turbo Supra It isnt pretty now, but just wait.

07-21-2006, 07:43 PM	#8
marc 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: salem mass Posts: 329	yes i agree go with the 90...if u drive the 87 u will realize that u shuldve gotten the turbo. and stick. believe me i have an 88 turbo...it has its problems now..but only 83k miles on it...and i wuldnt trade it for anything. well..maybe a new vette or sumthing. __________________ nothing but the best -mods- so far K&N intake fipk 3" megan downpipe 3"turbo elbow 4 washers on the wastegate highflow cat short shifter 89+ front bumper, pic soon to come many more upgrades soon