ShuggsRR
Donating Member
So I found a local Typhoon that needs some work. Its 1992 #23xx offered for sale by the original owner. Comes with all manuals, service manuals, window sticker, etc.
It isnt running and has been sitting in the Texas heat for 2 years now. Paint is gone, dash is crashed (have a spare dash), right rear cladding cracked, back bumper pushed in a bit (have a nice bumper on my parst Ty), motor is new but who knows the story (have a running drivetrain in my parts Ty)....
Give me some opinions please. Im not sure if i shoudl pick it up and fix it... Im thinking It could be fixed fairly easily.
More pics
http://www.tycloness.com/igallery/viewer.php?albid=178&stage=3&pn=1#tn
Here are the details from the owner....
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A new engine (not rebuilt) was installed a little over 2 years ago and has approximately 100 miles. The turbo was rebuilt at the same time the new engine was installed. New tires were put on at the same time and have approximately 100 miles wear.
The vehicle went in for routine maintenance to a certified repair shop. One of the mechanics that worked at the shop took the vehicle out and blew the engine because he ran it without oil. The shop did however, replace the engine with a new stock GMC Typhoon engine and had the turbo rebuilt. Now the problem is that it doesn't run. Numerous attempts have been made to find a mechanic that knows something about Typhoons, but frankly, I haven't the time nor inclination to continue pursuing this. I am hoping that it finds a good home and that someone who knows the value of what this vehicle is can bring it back to life as it has many great years left.
The body is in excellent condition as is the interior of the vehicle. It has been smoked in. It is and has been only in Texas so I don't believe you will find any rust here. Anybody that knows about Typhoons, knows that the paint jobs were poor and therefore it does need paint (mainly on the hood and roof above windshield where it has peeled). The right rear cladding is cracked all other cladding (ground effects) good. Nothing has been modified all original equipment and it has never been raced.
The following parts have been replaced, exhaust system, alternator, serpentine belt, driver door power window motor, heater core and it does have tinted windows. This is all in addition to the new engine and rebuilt turbo.
I really have no idea why it doesn't run, so I can't say whether it's an easy fix or not. It could be something simple, but then again, I don't know which is why I am offering it for such a low amount. It doesn't mean it isn't a great vehicle because it is and it gave me many years of enjoyment. The vehicle does come with the original owners and service manuals.
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It isnt running and has been sitting in the Texas heat for 2 years now. Paint is gone, dash is crashed (have a spare dash), right rear cladding cracked, back bumper pushed in a bit (have a nice bumper on my parst Ty), motor is new but who knows the story (have a running drivetrain in my parts Ty)....
Give me some opinions please. Im not sure if i shoudl pick it up and fix it... Im thinking It could be fixed fairly easily.
More pics
http://www.tycloness.com/igallery/viewer.php?albid=178&stage=3&pn=1#tn
Here are the details from the owner....
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A new engine (not rebuilt) was installed a little over 2 years ago and has approximately 100 miles. The turbo was rebuilt at the same time the new engine was installed. New tires were put on at the same time and have approximately 100 miles wear.
The vehicle went in for routine maintenance to a certified repair shop. One of the mechanics that worked at the shop took the vehicle out and blew the engine because he ran it without oil. The shop did however, replace the engine with a new stock GMC Typhoon engine and had the turbo rebuilt. Now the problem is that it doesn't run. Numerous attempts have been made to find a mechanic that knows something about Typhoons, but frankly, I haven't the time nor inclination to continue pursuing this. I am hoping that it finds a good home and that someone who knows the value of what this vehicle is can bring it back to life as it has many great years left.
The body is in excellent condition as is the interior of the vehicle. It has been smoked in. It is and has been only in Texas so I don't believe you will find any rust here. Anybody that knows about Typhoons, knows that the paint jobs were poor and therefore it does need paint (mainly on the hood and roof above windshield where it has peeled). The right rear cladding is cracked all other cladding (ground effects) good. Nothing has been modified all original equipment and it has never been raced.
The following parts have been replaced, exhaust system, alternator, serpentine belt, driver door power window motor, heater core and it does have tinted windows. This is all in addition to the new engine and rebuilt turbo.
I really have no idea why it doesn't run, so I can't say whether it's an easy fix or not. It could be something simple, but then again, I don't know which is why I am offering it for such a low amount. It doesn't mean it isn't a great vehicle because it is and it gave me many years of enjoyment. The vehicle does come with the original owners and service manuals.
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Show some prices of replacement parts/cladding to him and talk him down to at least 4K.
