You mentioned you're in the process of swapping motors -- to what? Got any underhood pics?
In the process of swapping the '81 301T for an '80 301T. Like I said, the previous owner decided to throw a rod or two. Picked the new motor up for $300, everything but accessories, and the guy threw in a new Pertronix distributor. No underhood pics yet, the hood's off and the '81 motor's on the floor of the shop right now.
So what are your plans?
By the way, where are you located?
Plans include swapping motors, getting the interior lined out, and buffing the paint. Not a ding or dent on this car, and the paint's got two checks smaller than a dime. Planning on pretty much just restoring the car, making a little more power from that little turbo motor (thanks to jjr's website), Hurst QuarterStick, just little stuff.
I'm in Chickasha, OK. A little town between OKC and Fort Sill on I-44.
I honestly wasn't too sold on the color, and I've been looking for a second-gen car for about 6 years, but never had enough cash. When these guys told me they'd take my VW sand rail on trade with $500 cash, I gave 'em what they asked for. Hell, I actually had less than $1500 in that sand rail. When I did some research, I found out that these orange cars were rare. Just because I couldn't find many pics on Google.
Thanks for the compliments, y'all, I can't wait to get this beast running and on the road. I'll definitely post more pics when I can clean it up and get it all shiny again.