Just got a stripped 97 boxster for free...

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by rx7partsman

Ok, so Im in new orleans and of course I managed to get a silver 97 model.. It didnt flood but it did get stripped.

It is missing

Wheels and tires
Brake rotors, and calipers...
Tail lights
seats
cd player and factory amp... but the jerks cut the harness going to the amp.
It did not flood it actually still smells like a boxster and the winshield got beat up in the deal.
it is also missing the hood and trunk lid.
It also did not have a key.... How can I get a key cheap? I dont care if the electric clicker doesnt work, just want to be able to lock my doors and turn the ignition... Do you think any lock smiths could do it if I provided the blank?

The wheels and tires,taillights and stereo can be bought off eBay for a low price. Probably around $900 for it all. That should get you started on making it road worthy.

[denverpete]

Am I the only who is SERIOUSLY interested to see how all this pans out? I mean what an opportunity for a major engine swap if I've ever seen one. Hell, lets see this sucker with a 996 turbo, nitrous - hell add a supercharger and a light speed drive. Stipped Boxster, Free - Opportunity of a lifetime - Priceless!!!!

[blinkwatt]

rx7partsman how did you come across the Boxster?

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by denverpete

Am I the only who is SERIOUSLY interested to see how all this pans out? I mean what an opportunity for a major engine swap if I've ever seen one. Hell, lets see this sucker with a 996 turbo, nitrous - hell add a supercharger and a light speed drive. Stipped Boxster, Free - Opportunity of a lifetime - Priceless!!!!

First things first.

He has to get the key made!

Just kidding!

:dance:

[rx7partsman]

I found it under a bridge... It was abandoned from the hurricane. I applied for a salvage title...

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

The wheels and tires,taillights and stereo can be bought off eBay for a low price. Probably around $900 for it all. That should get you started on making it road worthy.

Yea, maybe on E-Bay you can find the exact same ones that came off the car!

[rx7partsman]

ill get pics up in the next couple of days... does anyone have any trunk lids that I can buy? Or cheap rims.. I also need the air intake vents for both sides.

[Brucelee]

Try LA Rebuilders. They are a used Porsche supplier and usually have virtually everything you would need a decent prices.

RX7 i can see the opprotunity to make a track day car which will be cheaper to get going than full on road spec, cheap bucket seat one is only needed!
second hand track wheels and tyres, i am sure they are around and probably cheaper than original porsches, and whatever body parts that are needed in whichever color (no respraying)
a track boxster should be fun!