My buddy is looking for a thirdgen.

[C2YT]

Hey everyone,

My good friend recently sold his car so that he can buy an FBody. He is looking specifically for a thirdgen, here is his wish list:

V8
5-Speed
No rot
Decent Paint
Straight Body
Good Tires
Good Brakes

Would really prefer something that he can purchase and drive away. His price range is around $2200. Can work up a little, especially for something in great shape. Thanks guys! Send them to me and I will pass them over to him.

[Jdseibe]

craigslist is your friend!

[C2YT]

We have been all over Craigslist, anything that is solid is sold. Figured we would try another outlet.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Fly south.

[C2YT]

Don't need comments like that, but thanks for the advice lol

[hoogiesngrinderz]

It's the only place you're going to find a decent rust free car on the cheap. Get on www.SearchTempest.com and find a warm destination.

[C2YT]

Thanks, but going south is probably not an option.

[MeenZ28]

be glad youre not out west. Finding one to meet all that criteria here in cali you wont be able to get for less than $5K

[TylerT/AZ28]

theres two thirdgens an early t/a and a 90s hardtop(IIRC) on groesbeck and 15ish

[hoogiesngrinderz]

be glad youre not out west. Finding one to meet all that criteria here in cali you wont be able to get for less than $5K

It's a 4-5k car around here as well.

I'll keep an eye out, but you have to be ready to pounce in < a day notice. Another good way to find one is make friends with Brandon Bisek out of Paw Paw.

[C2YT]

I have my buddy looking at this, what do you guys think?

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/4895987881.html

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Not hard to put in an engine, but that T5 is likely in need of a rebuild.

[C2YT]

You are probably right, I didn't factor in the rebuild.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Or at least some syncros, a reverse idler gear, and a proper reshim. Just over $200 for the basic kit. Master kit is just under $350 which includes all the bearings. Then add about $38 for the reverse idler (these are always chewed up because the lack of a reverse sycro) and I recommend the $50 billet cluster support plate.

Proper shimming is crucial on these T5's. If you don't have the tools then pay for the labor to keep it alive.

[Darren]

Going to be hard to fulfill that wish list with a budget of $2200 hes going to have to sacrifice somewhere.