WRecked Saleen, great for restore?

09-03-2005, 10:34 AM

Hey guys i found this on ebay, it looks like a 2001 saleen that has been in an accident, its going for only $4,500. For some of you guys that have that mineral grey color this would be a good car to swap parts from and repair it.
Anyone els think this would be a good car to buy to get parts from?

(I didn't post this in classifieds because im not selling it, just something i found that we can discuss about)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...72890103QQrdZ1

Badfish · 09-03-2005, 10:35 AM

I'd have to see the car first...link?

*4.6 Love* · 09-03-2005, 10:38 AM

Yeah a link would be nice!

tennstang · 09-03-2005, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.6 Love

Yeah a link would be nice!

Looks kinda scary to me...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...72890103QQrdZ1

foncarelli · 09-03-2005, 04:57 PM

Those dont look like Saleen seats to me.

Badfish · 09-03-2005, 05:00 PM

I wouldnt looks like the frame is messed up

09-03-2005, 05:00 PM

I dunno, doubt the engine can be salvaged, the iompact probably either twisted or fractured the frame. personally i think that car is DOA

Notice the spare on the front right? im sure they diddnt put that on after the crash, i wonder if the driver decided to race while riding on the spare.

tennstang · 09-03-2005, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slappy

Notice the spare on the front right? im sure they diddnt put that on after the crash, i wonder if the driver decided to race while riding on the spare.

Exactly what I thought when I saw that.

09-03-2005, 05:36 PM

Im not saying to maybe restore that one, but lets say you have a stang that color, you can get it and make your stang into a nice saleen rep if that is a real saleen. Parts that can prolly be used: Side skirts, rear bumper, spoiler, C-Pillars, side scoops, doors, Shifter, Seats, and a couple of authentic saleen parts.

After looking at it a lot closer i dont think its a real saleen, Notice the GT wheels, the front "Saleen" windshield decal is missing, dont look like saleen seats...

tennstang · 09-03-2005, 05:42 PM

Agreed. And if you can get for less than 2K, you can most likely double your money and then some if you completely part it out.

09-03-2005, 06:08 PM

1fafp42x91f129155

is that a saleen Vin?

any saleen owners out there care to comment?

He is right about the GT wheels too. Probably a replica.

Hell, look at the side mirrors, they are not even painted, i know the 04 4oth's came painted, so do cobra's and mach 1's. do the saleens have painted side mirrors?

As far as no Saleen on the windshield, it is not a stock windshield, it has that blue tint across the top, no pony where the rearview used to be.

i bet 50 bucks that aint even a real saleen.

R3BoRn · 09-03-2005, 08:18 PM

I work at a bodyshop and I'am trying to open my own company soon but by the looks of the stang the engine is crap and will need to be replaced the tranny is cracked/broken if anything. That thing will end up costing you more money to fix up then buying a used 2001 stang from autotrader.
Something Like This Is A Easy Fix.

*venom* · 09-03-2005, 10:07 PM

Its hard to tell I would call Saleen directly and ask them about the Vin Im sure they should have records on the Vins of all the cars they have produced.

StangAddict · 09-04-2005, 02:30 PM

yeah thats not a saleen, just to name a couple things i noticed by glancing at the pic...

1) it has bullitts
2) no saleen windsheild banner

so its just a wrecked gt with a body kit

mybad i didnt read, a bunch of people beat me to it

tripleblack · 09-04-2005, 04:13 PM

Whether its a true Salleen or not (and this is doubtful), everything in front of the firewall looks totaled. If motor is rebuildable, it would be a stroke of luck.

Unibody damage is high. Notice how the front end has cracked clean through (the v-shaped gap over the fender well). This was not a low speed (under 25mph) hit, but one that was at least 45mph.

Assuming this is a GT, it's worth only about $10 - 11,000 in good condition.

It would take at least $10,000 worth of parts and labor to get it road worthy - hence its totaled status.

Purchase of this car makes sense only if you need the parts to complete a car with rear end damage (rear clip looks intact), or if you have access to a nice front clip which you can combine with this car to make one useable vehicle.

It its a real Salleen and the motor is ok, the price is cheap.

Otherwise, its a decent price for the rear clip - if you need a rear clip.

tripleblack

09-03-2005, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
SpinMedia Posts: n/a	WRecked Saleen, great for restore? Hey guys i found this on ebay, it looks like a 2001 saleen that has been in an accident, its going for only $4,500. For some of you guys that have that mineral grey color this would be a good car to swap parts from and repair it. Anyone els think this would be a good car to buy to get parts from? (I didn't post this in classifieds because im not selling it, just something i found that we can discuss about) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...72890103QQrdZ1

09-03-2005, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,800	I'd have to see the car first...link? __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

09-03-2005, 10:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,147	Yeah a link would be nice! __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

09-03-2005, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
foncarelli Everyday Im Hustlin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ecorse, Michigan Posts: 3,648	Those dont look like Saleen seats to me. __________________

09-03-2005, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,800	I wouldnt looks like the frame is messed up __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

09-03-2005, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	I dunno, doubt the engine can be salvaged, the iompact probably either twisted or fractured the frame. personally i think that car is DOA Notice the spare on the front right? im sure they diddnt put that on after the crash, i wonder if the driver decided to race while riding on the spare.

09-03-2005, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
SpinMedia Posts: n/a	Im not saying to maybe restore that one, but lets say you have a stang that color, you can get it and make your stang into a nice saleen rep if that is a real saleen. Parts that can prolly be used: Side skirts, rear bumper, spoiler, C-Pillars, side scoops, doors, Shifter, Seats, and a couple of authentic saleen parts. After looking at it a lot closer i dont think its a real saleen, Notice the GT wheels, the front "Saleen" windshield decal is missing, dont look like saleen seats...

09-03-2005, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
tennstang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 395	Agreed. And if you can get for less than 2K, you can most likely double your money and then some if you completely part it out.

09-03-2005, 06:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	1fafp42x91f129155 is that a saleen Vin? any saleen owners out there care to comment? He is right about the GT wheels too. Probably a replica. Hell, look at the side mirrors, they are not even painted, i know the 04 4oth's came painted, so do cobra's and mach 1's. do the saleens have painted side mirrors? As far as no Saleen on the windshield, it is not a stock windshield, it has that blue tint across the top, no pony where the rearview used to be. i bet 50 bucks that aint even a real saleen.

09-03-2005, 10:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,348	Its hard to tell I would call Saleen directly and ask them about the Vin Im sure they should have records on the Vins of all the cars they have produced. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

09-04-2005, 02:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
StangAddict Saleen Replica(almost) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: norfolk va Posts: 268	yeah thats not a saleen, just to name a couple things i noticed by glancing at the pic... 1) it has bullitts 2) no saleen windsheild banner so its just a wrecked gt with a body kit mybad i didnt read, a bunch of people beat me to it __________________ 1999 Mustang GT MODDED 1987 Corvette MOSTLY STOCK

09-04-2005, 04:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
tripleblack Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 337	Salleen or not Whether its a true Salleen or not (and this is doubtful), everything in front of the firewall looks totaled. If motor is rebuildable, it would be a stroke of luck. Unibody damage is high. Notice how the front end has cracked clean through (the v-shaped gap over the fender well). This was not a low speed (under 25mph) hit, but one that was at least 45mph. Assuming this is a GT, it's worth only about $10 - 11,000 in good condition. It would take at least $10,000 worth of parts and labor to get it road worthy - hence its totaled status. Purchase of this car makes sense only if you need the parts to complete a car with rear end damage (rear clip looks intact), or if you have access to a nice front clip which you can combine with this car to make one useable vehicle. It its a real Salleen and the motor is ok, the price is cheap. Otherwise, its a decent price for the rear clip - if you need a rear clip. tripleblack

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