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June 23, 2004, 05:48:17 am

moTthediesel

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« on: June 23, 2004, 05:48:17 am »
re: My possible turbo-diesel 924 commuter --
I just bought a '85 Quantum TD on ebay for the princely sum of $445. Supposed to have a good lump (166k), got to borrow a trailer and drag it home next week.
Dosen't look too rusty, will have to decide if it's going to be a runner or a donormoble! :D
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Reply #1June 23, 2004, 11:11:14 am

Dr. Diesel

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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2004, 11:11:14 am »
I think quantums look great, especially with about an inch drop, and 'snowflake' wheels. Very retro looking.
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Reply #2June 23, 2004, 02:04:56 pm

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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2004, 02:04:56 pm »
Wish we had those in Canada. I saw a delivery Quantum TD in MTL a few weeks ago.
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Reply #3June 24, 2004, 04:43:37 am

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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2004, 04:43:37 am »
i still regret not saving a quantum syncro wagon from a wrecking yard 10 years ago. That car was sweet!
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I repair, maintain and modify VW's and BMW's.
Good work done at affordable rates. Welding and fabricating, too.
Performance Diesel Injection's Super Pump: gotta have one!
Reply #4July 04, 2004, 08:24:02 am

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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2004, 08:24:02 am »
Quote from: "moTthediesel"
re: My possible turbo-diesel 924 commuter --
I just bought a '85 Quantum TD on ebay for the princely sum of $445. Supposed to have a good lump (166k), got to borrow a trailer and drag it home next week.
Dosen't look too rusty, will have to decide if it's going to be a runner or a donormoble! :D

Ahhh...so you were the one who outbid my incredibly generous $150 bid, huh?  You'll have to let me know how it turns out.  My Quantum is in the process of a mini-restoration right now. Hoping to get the engine and tranny out of it today, but the hangover might interfere...
Good luck!
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Reply #5July 04, 2004, 11:31:32 am

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« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2004, 11:31:32 am »
My Son looked at it last week, says "It's a runner!"
Got plates for it, going to drive it home tomorrow, wish me luck! :lol:
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'82 LandCruiser Diesel Conversion
4Cylinder 3B/KKKturbo/AudiIntercooler(gone, BNF)
'92 Dodge/Cummins D350 Getrag Dually
356 w/Quantum 1.6TD (73 mpg!)
'85 BMW 524td (Der Komisar) 
'00 Jetta TDI 5spd
Reply #6July 14, 2004, 09:48:10 am

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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2004, 09:48:10 am »
Finally got to drive the "Big Q" home from Rochester Monday night.
Absolutely the uglyest car I've ever driven. Rattlecan paint coming off in great big flakes, bumpers hanging on both ends, trim missing or flapping in the breeze.
No shocks at all, brakes only slightly better, only one window working (but at least it was the drivers -- v. handy at toll booths!), much bailing wire keeping the rest together.
The good news -- no smoke from the engine and it ran fine and pulled well. Excellent oil and belt maintainance records back to '92. Good trany and clutch and a real nice radio!
The decision -- it's a donormoblie!
Going to pull everything that can be used for the diesel 924 project and get rid of the rest.
Anyone looking for Quantum parts, let me know.
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'82 LandCruiser Diesel Conversion
4Cylinder 3B/KKKturbo/AudiIntercooler(gone, BNF)
'92 Dodge/Cummins D350 Getrag Dually
356 w/Quantum 1.6TD (73 mpg!)
'85 BMW 524td (Der Komisar) 
'00 Jetta TDI 5spd
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