Should I purchase an Aspire for $600.00

[nitrofarm]

just install the old festy stuff so it rolls

If I might ask, How do you get the JY to pick up the Aspire without the suspention on it? after the conversion is done. That is my fear.
thx

Thats what I would do.Otherwise cut it up.

[71Montego]

If I might ask, How do you get the JY to pick up the Aspire without the suspention on it? after the conversion is done. That is my fear.
thx

[nitrofarm]

UPDATE 180K & Pulling strong

Hey guys just thought I'd give some good news.I registered this basket case the first week of July. I have since logged 30k on it. The motor is rock solid so I've been using Mobil One. At about 7 K the oil starts to break down & starts leaking a little from either the front main or Cam Seal.It sure doesnt use any oil thats for sure. But this is my first 1.3 and I'm quite pleased. I had 94 EGT back in the day.And I cant say anything bad about it as well.

[nitrofarm]

BTW you want an E series trans, not a G. have you tried to drive it in 4th or 5th yet? what exactly happens?

Good morning Festboy. The tranny is making metal. Drained the fluid, its toast. Checked the bushings on the shifter. And they weren't that bad. The guy I got it from was huge.Had to be 6'3 250 lbs. I have visions of him getting pissed at this thing and just cramming that shifter. Both front coil springs are broken into pieces. And the motor mounts are junk. If the motor is sagging thats gonna put stress on the diff right? Think thats what could have trashed it? BTW I have a used E series that I'm cleaning up for the Aspire. It feels very smooth when you rotate the input shaft.And smooth in various gears. I'm thinking about splitn the case just to see whats inside. I could post pics.Its a $100.00 tranny so I guess I shouldn't be all to optimistic.Its def not the orig tranny from his festy cuz its got the tell tale yellow "Paint Pen" markings of a junk yard purchase. Anyway don't I want a G series for durability reasons? I know they aren't a direct bolt it,but I can work through that. I have a tendency to push cars to they're limit. Sometimes a little to hard. Thanks for checking up on me btw-Thomas

[FestYboy]

BTW you want an E series trans, not a G. have you tried to drive it in 4th or 5th yet? what exactly happens?

[nitrofarm]

I have some headlights for you.

Cool PM me with the details. Mine are junk

[91mcnasty]

I have some headlights for you.

[nitrofarm]

By the rear tail-lights it's a 94 but that's 97's front end. Must of been a soft hit I don't see any damage on the radiator support.

I agree with the accident theory, because they Maacoed the car (and painted over the rear tail light and emblems). That interior looks pretty good. All-in-all, I'd rest assured that you got your money's worth, for a swap or a usable ride!

Yup you fellas are right.Found some very minor sheet metal damage up front. The upper rad support is slightly bowed. The lower is fine. And there is a crack by the head light area where the lense bolts to the chassis. But I've seen worse. I gotta get some headlite lense's though. When they spray bombed the car they screwed up the lense's. Found the left front spring is broken. I could feel it when I hit a big bumps. Sure enough found it broke in pieces. Got it on stands gettin ready to pull motor/trans. Thanks guys !

[nitrofarm]

Nitro, where in Wisconsin are you located. I have a twin to that Aspire but it's a 97, after we pull the engine you can have the shell. I'm in Bear Creek, 35 miles west of Green Bay.
Bill

Excellent Bill, I'm in Jefferson. 53137 is the zip
PM me when you are ready.

[93festiva]

Nitro, where in Wisconsin are you located. I have a twin to that Aspire but it's a 97, after we pull the engine you can have the shell. I'm in Bear Creek, 35 miles west of Green Bay.
Bill

[DriverOne]

That's a good looking car, for the most part! With that rust, I'd be testing the rust intensity around the strut towers and where the rear beam meets the car both in and outside the car. I agree with the accident theory, because they Maacoed the car (and painted over the rear tail light and emblems). That interior looks pretty good. All-in-all, I'd rest assured that you got your money's worth, for a swap or a usable ride!

[ericsmith32]

The rust on the rear wheel arches looks like the only minus. A little grinding and fiberglass would fix that cheap enough. By the rear tail-lights it's a 94 but that's 97's front end. Must of been a soft hit I don't see any damage on the radiator support. I wouldn't part it out unless it has real issues underneath.. I know some on here are quick to part them. I have both and both are unique in there own ways. If you were closer I'd probably be able to help you get parts

[nitrofarm]

Well I drove it home @ 85 miles in 3rd gear & she didnt blow. Plus it doesnt look I used any oil. New clutch press plate t/o bearing,Battery,RH axle,Brakes & newer Kumho's. $550.00
Needs frt window, tranny, E brake & front struts. Time to get a tranny in her. Anyone in WI got a good G tranny for sale? And thanks again for the input guys.

[nitrofarm]

Did you talk to that yard I told you about? They have 3-6 aspires.

Yes its a 2.5 hr drive one way,they know what they have. And want top dollar. I want parts but I'm not that desperate yet. But thanks for the input. Thomas-

[nitrofarm]

Thanks guys I needed the input. I just wanted to make sure its not totally to much money. I'm sure you all can appreciate my fear. We've all prolly bought a car that we shouldn't have because of excitement about a project. Then realize we've jumped the gun & paid too much. I've really been lurking around trying to find an Aspire. And this one seems fairly do-able. I'm hoping the tranny might just be shift fork or bushing related? But time will tell. Maybe I should try to fix the tranny before I start parting the car.....Then I wont have that thought nagging me while I'm swapping parts.