goes2fast Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Well I got lucky and found a 1200 Sport Coupe that was in good shape, and affordable, so I made a deal and flew to San Francisco to drive it home last weekend. I haven't taken a lot of pics yet, but I'm posting what I have. This is almost the same car as the original I bought in 72, same color, but a 71. This is the guy I bought it from, very cool guy, and will tell more about him later. [/img] Just my new toy. [/img] First Stop Reno. [/img] I love the wide open spaces of Nevada! [/img] Sorry, every time I try to post pics, I can't remember hoe to do it. Sucks being a old fart! :( Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Well I got lucky and found a 1200 Sport Coupe that was in good shape, and affordable, so I made a deal and flew to San Francisco to drive it home last weekend. I haven't taken a lot of pics yet, but I'm posting what I have. This is almost the same car as the original I bought in 72, same color, but a 71. This is the guy I bought it from, very cool guy, and will tell more about him later. Just my new toy. First Stop Reno. I love the wide open spaces of Nevada! Sorry, every time I try to post pics, I can't remember hoe to do it. Sucks being a old fart! :( Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 pull of the fenders and rust proof them before the top of the fender next to the hood rust through. they all do it eventually. i like the wheels they look good on it Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Very cool. Looks like it will shine up nicely. Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I was watching that one too. Love the wheels. Quote Link to comment
goes2fast Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks for fixing my screw up, next time some one tells me what I did wrong, I'm going to print it so I can remember. :P Quote Link to comment
goes2fast Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks for the advice and compliments, now if some one will tell me what front struts I can use to update it and be able to find good inserts for, I'll be in good shape. I've been driving it around a little and starting to work on getting the few bugs out of it. I'm already thinking that with a more modern suspension, and better brakes, this is going to be one of the most fun cars I've ever owned. :D Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 my car has rabbit shocks in it with spacers Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Mine runs stock clipped springs and some old Mulholand(sp) inserts I found online. Rides ok and handles pretty well. I think tires make the biggest difference personally. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Lovin the twelvehundy goestofast! Looks really solid, and totally period with those wheels. I want to hear more about the chap who sold it to you too. Looks like there was a story there! Quote Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Saw that on eBay----glad its a driver you can depend on! Good looking car! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Nice :cool: Quote Link to comment
goes2fast Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 2eDeYe' date='30 September 2011 - 08:25 AM' timestamp='1317392725' post='555251']Nice :cool: Thanks for all the comments, I love the little hot rod more every day. It looks like a slow econobox, but as you can see in the night speedo shot, it goes pretty good. It has a A14 with a Weber, and headers plus the 5 speed = FUN! I just need better shocks, sway bars, brakes, wider tires, and lowered a couple of inches to be perfect. I was going to put a SR20 in it, but the A14 runs so good, I've shelved that plan for now. I've found a coil over kit that will work if I can find out what struts to use. As soon as I have time I will post more pics of Martins toys and tell you guys more about him, he's cool for 77 years young! :D Quote Link to comment
powerbench Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Congrats on the win.....I just joined here a couple of days ago because of that car....I was the high bidder for like three days right before i said enough( was gonna cost me to much to bring to Vancouver) ..I knew i should have hit the buy it now, if fact my wife told me to ,but i kept telling myself i didn't need another car............Now it's in my head and I'm looking hard.....Have fun and enjoy bud. Quote Link to comment
ZackTheImpaler Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Sexy little car! Quote Link to comment
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