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914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
3/3/22 2:22 p.m.

I remember the Suprang from the Challenge, hopefully it goes to a good home.  I've been looking for a project, so you can put up some pics of the A35 please.  

Got a chubby for Proto P2 cars.

 

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/3/22 5:56 p.m.

In reply to nocones : have import papers from previous owner of A35, that's about it

 

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/3/22 6:26 p.m.

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/3/22 6:34 p.m.
Appleseed said:

There's only 2 inches difference between the Metropolitan and a Miata wheelbase. Just saying

 

...and you wouldn't be the first to do it. I know of a 1.6 auto Miatopolitan.

Flynlow (FS)
Flynlow (FS) Dork
3/4/22 11:14 a.m.

In reply to spkorb :

Sent you an email, but in case it didn't come through, I am very interested in the Suprang for a 2023 challenge project if it's not been spoken for yet.  I'm about 2 hours north of you.

Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos)
Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/4/22 2:26 p.m.

I got a message this morning from somebody on the forums that said: Hey, aren't you in Raleigh?

 

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/4/22 2:29 p.m.

In reply to Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos) : Well come on over!  You might be the critical 2nd opinion on how bad an example I'm setting

 

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/4/22 2:34 p.m.

I took a look at the date codes on the trailer tires, most of them are 2015 or before so it's not quite as easy a getaway as I had imagined.  They seemed new to me but the reality of passing years dawns on me occasionally 

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/4/22 2:37 p.m.

Damage to front left fender

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/4/22 2:38 p.m.

You can see the damage left by the delivery truck. It's not too hard to put back but ugh. I think the visible mud wasp nests is a better indicator of vehicle condition 

 

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/4/22 6:01 p.m.

A35 import papers, inspection, ownership and affidavit recommendation 

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/4/22 6:13 p.m.

The Suprang is sold (Yayy!).  But two remain. I do have previous owner title info for the Metropolitan so it might be possible to get a title for it.  
 

just for inspiration, the A35 has the same running gear as an Austin Healey Sprite and it comes with sprite steering knuckles and disks and spindles and a 4:11 rear axle from a 2.3L S10 and Monza drum brakes.

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/4/22 6:35 p.m.

Not going to lie, I followed the Suprang build when it started on dwilliams' site and it is a lot of inspiration for the Mini.

Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos)
Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/4/22 7:28 p.m.
spkorb said:

In reply to Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos) : Well come on over!  You might be the critical 2nd opinion on how bad an example I'm setting

It looks like I'll be coming over in April to help load the Suprang. 

Though if anybody else wants me to go over there and look at stuff, let me know, since I *am* in Raleigh.

 

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
3/4/22 8:47 p.m.

In reply to Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos) :

Im coming in April too! To help the same friend ! 

Can i take y'all both to that awesome Mexican place of yours?

yupididit
yupididit PowerDork
3/4/22 8:59 p.m.

Put me in line for the Suprang

untchabl
untchabl HalfDork
3/4/22 9:28 p.m.

Pics and price for the open trailer? I'm just over an hour away from Raleigh.

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/4/22 9:40 p.m.

In reply to untchabl : I'm selling the trailer last in case someone wants to buy it with one of the cars. Registration is current on it, 4 wheeled but most of the tires are old enough to go to middle school 

 

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
3/7/22 5:03 p.m.

Wish you weren't 10 hours away!  =~ (

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/7/22 6:33 p.m.

In reply to 914Driver :

I'm heading to Philly in a couple of weeks.  What do you want me to bring north?

spkorb
spkorb New Reader
3/7/22 9:27 p.m.

I forgot to mention, none of the cars appear to be haunted or cursed.  At least not more than any other car I guess

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
3/8/22 11:43 a.m.

Want to pack up a Metropolitan and its components?

A 2.3 Ford turbo should make it healthy again.

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/8/22 12:14 p.m.

In reply to 914Driver :

Sure. Shouldn't be that hard. Make the deal and meet me in Philly?

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
3/8/22 12:33 p.m.

Well that was easy!

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
3/8/22 12:40 p.m.

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