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abdukted1456 · 11-14-2008, 11:20 AM

Yes, the rumorz is true.

abdukted haz convertible project!

I am going to pick it up tomorrow. I will update this thread with pics after I bring her home, and also project progress.

the details:

1990 900 turbo convertible
5 speed
cirrus white, black top, burgundy interior
156K miles

My wife has already named her "Jacqueline Bouvier."

items to do:

inspection
get Bentley manual
smoked blinkers
black and chrome badges
add missing valve stem covers
get tonneau cover
clean seats
clean windshiled (scrape crusted on old stickers)
install radio
attach turn signal stalk
odometer (working again for now)
fix interior light on rearview mirror
pull radar detector from dash
pull ancient radar detector senders and wiring to fusebox
pull detector wiring from trunk/rear sender
gas gauge (SENDER in trunk subfloor needed)
fix heat switch
por-15 trunk lid
sand and por-15, then paint rusty license plate mount
take off bumper
por15 front end and tow eyes
replace headlight switch
get fog lights
get fog light grilles
get fog light grommets/and wiring
get fog light bulbs
por-15 fog light brackets
make smaller "collar" peice for foglight install
install fog lights
replace dist. cap/rotor
new plug wires
fresh plugs
replace door lock cyl (DRIVER)
door lock U-clip
replace door lock cyl, (PASSENGER)
replace door lock cyl, (TRUNK)
trunk latch (lubricate)
adjust trunk latch mechanism
replace lock cyl, (IGNITION)
new keys made
scrape trunk rust/coating
pull back seat
pull floor rusters
black chrome turbo plate frame _R
black chrome turbo plate frame _F
vacuum carpeting
check fluid level in top motor
bleed top motor
check for fluid leaks at reservoir, lines, valve or fittings (fluid found in trunk)
get car cover
coat trunk floor with POR-15
topcoat license plate bracket
topcoat (prime/paint) POR-15 in trunk
replace reverse lamp (front pass)
third brake light (leftmost bulb out)
reupholster front and rear door cards inserts where zebra print is
new glovebox door
rear ashtray or back piece to center console needed
check heat switch operation
PS fluid top-up
clean back seat area
por-15 back seat area
install rock-guard film for foglights
make gaskets for trunk lights
trunk/license plate lights out
get floorpans welded
scrape coating off back seat floors
wirewheel/sand and clean floors
rusty mirror on passenger sunshade
POR-15 welds/floors top
por-15 back seat floors
Seam seal welds top
stain treat carpet
shampoo carpeting
stain treat floor mats
shampoo floor mats
carpet dye
dye floormats
get plastic tar barrier
reinstall carpet
replace 1990 front seat belts (female)
POR-15 seat mounts
fix hole in drivers seat
repair cracks in seats
re-dye front seats
re-dye rear seats
re-dye leather on door cards
dash light adjustment cap missing
drivers side power mirror (switch or motor?)
replace window switch pack
get curbing on one wheel repaired/welded
paint aero wheels
new tires
fix door pocket on driver's side
scotch guard/treat car cover
replace front pass turn signal (busted tab)
"unleaded fuel only" dash thing missing
Fix headlight
Fix interior light switch
POR-15 welds bottom
POR-15 frame rail spot underneath
straighten jack points
POR-15 jack points
get screws for steering wheel trim
install new steering wheel trim
get headlight screws
replace dash light rheostat cap
install cassette holder
alignment
get spg weatherstripping
get chrome trim for spg panels?
get spg panel clip
undercoat bottom floors/welds
doors/ por-15
misc por-15 spots
topcoat doors
get spg panel grommets
replace front lip spoiler
get rubber mat / cut missing SPG flaps
paint/install spg kit and arches
paint bumpers
CV boots
install spg springs
airbag detonators (replace)
SRS light --> left detonator bad
rear main seal
gas tank straps
clutch
slave cyl
brake hoses
serp/ belts
PS fluid leak
check seam under trunk floor and seal if needed
finish trunk POR-15
POR-15 underside of trunk
gas gauge still bouncing
get bolt for window glass adjustment (right front)
get bolt for rear seat back (bottom)
get bolt for rear seat back (top)
fix/flip rear seat belts
adjust window glass
adjust e-brake
fix washer nozzle left
adjust top (tighten front-leak at front)
replace coolant
service trans fluid
replace shifter
replace vacuum lines
replace intake manifold grommets/bushes
replace window sweeps
reinforce patch on feature strip
tailights don't match? (one side looks darker on reverse light section)
dash lighting
antenna doesn't go all the way down
rear top curtain/feature strip possible replacement sometime
weather stripping for windows, windshield, doors?
ABS light?

Some pics from the seller:

zingZACH · 11-14-2008, 11:23 AM

Wow, that is pretty clean!

stromer · 11-14-2008, 11:24 AM

Looks like a great project. Odd how the seats seemed to change color, eh? I hope you can get them back to original, because burgundy is a nice unique color.

An spg kit will look great on this car too.

aireeca · 11-14-2008, 11:24 AM

Welcome to the addiction. Just try to stop at one c900, I dare ya.

Very nice score.

Carl · 11-14-2008, 11:25 AM

Well done. That should clean up real nice!

abdukted1456 · 11-14-2008, 11:27 AM

supposedly the seats don't look as discolored in person.

I already was shown a nice leather kit that should get those looking decent though.

abdukted1456 · 11-14-2008, 11:28 AM

thanks everyone. Yes, I was amazed at how clean, like the engine is and the body. The seller said it's dirty and will clean up well. I thought that was a good sign because it looks pretty good dirty!

abdukted1456 · 11-14-2008, 11:29 AM

Hopefully I did not overpay. I got it for $999.99

zingZACH · 11-14-2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abdukted1456

Hopefully I did not overpay. I got it for $999.99

WHAT?!

abdukted1456 · 11-14-2008, 11:31 AM

The plan is to make a convertible version of this:

abdukted1456 · 11-14-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zingZACH

WHAT?!

does that mean I got ripped off????

Ok I lied, I payed 1000 even.

viggenkid · 11-14-2008, 11:33 AM

wow! nice pickup!

Carl · 11-14-2008, 11:34 AM

My old cirrus white 900S convertible had an SPG kit painted to match... looked hot.

abdukted1456 · 11-14-2008, 11:38 AM

yeah I thought of that as a possibility as well, looks sharp.

viggenkid · 11-14-2008, 11:38 AM

i like the grey spg kit on the white

mcrowley · 11-14-2008, 11:39 AM

Congrats. Whats the first project on that list?

b dash rian · 11-14-2008, 11:39 AM

isn't that the "colorado red" interior? thats pretty rare, IIRC

looks like a nice car for you 'ducted, should be a fun summer car

abdukted1456 · 11-14-2008, 11:44 AM

B:
yep colorado red. 1 or two years only in this color combo I was told.

Mike:
fender blinkers are first

I also plan soon, to change the oil, do a tune up, replace vac lines. You know, preventative/tune up stuff

90SPG · 11-14-2008, 11:50 AM

Nice find Dan, that thing looks beautiful!

Jameson · 11-14-2008, 11:52 AM

$1000 for a running car is pretty damn good

11-14-2008, 11:20 AM	#1
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	abdukted's EPIC 1990 turbo vert project HUGE PICS, NO DIALUP Yes, the rumorz is true. abdukted haz convertible project! I am going to pick it up tomorrow. I will update this thread with pics after I bring her home, and also project progress. the details: 1990 900 turbo convertible 5 speed cirrus white, black top, burgundy interior 156K miles My wife has already named her "Jacqueline Bouvier." items to do: inspection get Bentley manual smoked blinkers black and chrome badges add missing valve stem covers get tonneau cover clean seats clean windshiled (scrape crusted on old stickers) install radio attach turn signal stalk odometer (working again for now) fix interior light on rearview mirror pull radar detector from dash pull ancient radar detector senders and wiring to fusebox pull detector wiring from trunk/rear sender gas gauge (SENDER in trunk subfloor needed) fix heat switch por-15 trunk lid sand and por-15, then paint rusty license plate mount take off bumper por15 front end and tow eyes replace headlight switch get fog lights get fog light grilles get fog light grommets/and wiring get fog light bulbs por-15 fog light brackets make smaller "collar" peice for foglight install install fog lights replace dist. cap/rotor new plug wires fresh plugs replace door lock cyl (DRIVER) door lock U-clip replace door lock cyl, (PASSENGER) replace door lock cyl, (TRUNK) trunk latch (lubricate) adjust trunk latch mechanism replace lock cyl, (IGNITION) new keys made scrape trunk rust/coating pull back seat pull floor rusters black chrome turbo plate frame _R black chrome turbo plate frame _F vacuum carpeting check fluid level in top motor bleed top motor check for fluid leaks at reservoir, lines, valve or fittings (fluid found in trunk) get car cover coat trunk floor with POR-15 topcoat license plate bracket topcoat (prime/paint) POR-15 in trunk replace reverse lamp (front pass) third brake light (leftmost bulb out) reupholster front and rear door cards inserts where zebra print is new glovebox door *rear ashtray or back piece to center console needed* check heat switch operation PS fluid top-up clean back seat area por-15 back seat area install rock-guard film for foglights make gaskets for trunk lights trunk/license plate lights out get floorpans welded scrape coating off back seat floors wirewheel/sand and clean floors rusty mirror on passenger sunshade POR-15 welds/floors top por-15 back seat floors Seam seal welds top stain treat carpet shampoo carpeting stain treat floor mats shampoo floor mats carpet dye dye floormats get plastic tar barrier reinstall carpet replace 1990 front seat belts (female) POR-15 seat mounts fix hole in drivers seat repair cracks in seats re-dye front seats re-dye rear seats re-dye leather on door cards dash light adjustment cap missing drivers side power mirror (switch or motor?) replace window switch pack get curbing on one wheel repaired/welded paint aero wheels new tires fix door pocket on driver's side scotch guard/treat car cover replace front pass turn signal (busted tab) "unleaded fuel only" dash thing missing Fix headlight Fix interior light switch POR-15 welds bottom POR-15 frame rail spot underneath straighten jack points POR-15 jack points get screws for steering wheel trim install new steering wheel trim get headlight screws replace dash light rheostat cap install cassette holder alignment get spg weatherstripping get chrome trim for spg panels? get spg panel clip undercoat bottom floors/welds doors/ por-15 misc por-15 spots topcoat doors get spg panel grommets replace front lip spoiler get rubber mat / cut missing SPG flaps paint/install spg kit and arches paint bumpers CV boots install spg springs airbag detonators (replace) SRS light --> left detonator bad rear main seal gas tank straps clutch slave cyl brake hoses serp/ belts PS fluid leak check seam under trunk floor and seal if needed finish trunk POR-15 POR-15 underside of trunk gas gauge still bouncing get bolt for window glass adjustment (right front) get bolt for rear seat back (bottom) get bolt for rear seat back (top) fix/flip rear seat belts adjust window glass adjust e-brake fix washer nozzle left adjust top (tighten front-leak at front) replace coolant service trans fluid replace shifter replace vacuum lines replace intake manifold grommets/bushes replace window sweeps reinforce patch on feature strip tailights don't match? (one side looks darker on reverse light section) dash lighting antenna doesn't go all the way down rear top curtain/feature strip possible replacement sometime weather stripping for windows, windshield, doors? ABS light? Some pics from the seller: __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan Last edited by abdukted1456; 05-30-2011 at 06:52 PM.

11-14-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
zingZACH User Elder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Durham, NH Posts: 9,193	Wow, that is pretty clean! __________________ 1999 9-3 Viggen - T7 Suite Stage 3 1988 900 Springtime in Sweden To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-14-2008, 11:24 AM	#3
stromer Elder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Falmouth, Maine Posts: 5,988	Looks like a great project. Odd how the seats seemed to change color, eh? I hope you can get them back to original, because burgundy is a nice unique color. An spg kit will look great on this car too. __________________ 1999 9-3, 2002 9-5, 1979 900 z06 and a bunch of Chevy trucks

11-14-2008, 11:25 AM	#5
Carl Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: On the main drag in Stratham, NH Posts: 1,094	Well done. That should clean up real nice! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. M00 9-3 Conv. B234 makes up for Sun Green M73 99L In Maine

11-14-2008, 11:27 AM	#6
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	supposedly the seats don't look as discolored in person. I already was shown a nice leather kit that should get those looking decent though. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

11-14-2008, 11:24 AM	#4
aireeca Elder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In a bowl. Looking delicious. Posts: 7,067	Welcome to the addiction. Just try to stop at one c900, I dare ya. Very nice score.

11-14-2008, 11:28 AM	#7
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	thanks everyone. Yes, I was amazed at how clean, like the engine is and the body. The seller said it's dirty and will clean up well. I thought that was a good sign because it looks pretty good dirty! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

11-14-2008, 11:29 AM	#8
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	Hopefully I did not overpay. I got it for $999.99 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

11-14-2008, 11:31 AM	#10
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	The plan is to make a convertible version of this: __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

11-14-2008, 11:34 AM	#13
Carl Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: On the main drag in Stratham, NH Posts: 1,094	My old cirrus white 900S convertible had an SPG kit painted to match... looked hot. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. M00 9-3 Conv. B234 makes up for Sun Green M73 99L In Maine

11-14-2008, 11:38 AM	#14
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	yeah I thought of that as a possibility as well, looks sharp. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

11-14-2008, 11:39 AM	#16
mcrowley Elder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 12,348	Congrats. Whats the first project on that list? __________________ 95 9000 Aero 96 900 SE 06 9-5 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-14-2008, 11:44 AM	#18
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	B: yep colorado red. 1 or two years only in this color combo I was told. Mike: fender blinkers are first I also plan soon, to change the oil, do a tune up, replace vac lines. You know, preventative/tune up stuff __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

11-14-2008, 11:50 AM	#19
90SPG Elder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 3,148	Nice find Dan, that thing looks beautiful! __________________ '90 900 SPG (RIP rust) '86 900 SPG (DD) '86 900S "A car with an image so immaculate it can hold confession and communion."

11-14-2008, 11:52 AM	#20
Jameson Elder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MI Posts: 10,072	$1000 for a running car is pretty damn good __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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