End of a Calibra

[James_Mould]

It is with great regret that my Calibra turbo will not be going back on the road. After much thought and decision making I have decided not to contniue with the project. The reason for this is there has been far too much rust and rot found on the shell floor pans and chassis. The more I looked and stripped the shell over winter the more rot I found. The bulk head has rotted at the joins to inner arches.one of the chassis rails ahs completely rotted through at rear. The passenger side floor pan is just about falling out amoung a whole host of other rot problems. After getting a quote for all the work it would cost far more than the car will ever be worth. I haven't got the time or space to fabricate all the new parts that would be required and fit/ weld them on my drive way. I will take some pics and upload them and see what peoples opinions are.

But I am not giving up on Calibras and already on the hunt for another one (preferably a turbo). All the remaining good parts from my current projrct will be kept and used as spares.

[Callyman]

Makes Sense James, we all spend more on them to improve them and keep them going but spending a fortune just to get it useable? I would also bin/sell/strip it.

Turbo's pop up now and then....you'll find one mate.

[Allys Cally]

Good to see its not put you off mate, hopefully you'll find one in better condition. As Andy says sometimes the head has to rule over the heart.

[ytsrik]

Hi James there's a green turbo for sale on eBay looks ok I think it's been re listed due to time wasters so may be worth a look

[James_Mould]

Ive sent the seller of the green one a few questions but he's not very fouth coming with straight answers so Im avoiding it. Im going to look at another one on Friday.

[ytsrik]

Ive sent the seller of the green one a few questions but he's not very fouth coming with straight answers so Im avoiding it. Im going to look at another one on Friday.

If the engine in your turbo is ok James have you thought about a doner non turbo with a good body and do a transplant, you can then just run 2wd instead of the 4wd saves having transfer box etc, also less weight and maintenance! But if your looking for an original they do come along now and then but getting very rare now good luck keep trying

[James_Mould]

I thought about doing that but I would like an original 4wd. I will see what the one is like on Friday.


23 years/ K reg. 90,000 miles. Yeah Ive got pictures I will put them up when I get on laptop.

[80sbmxkid]

shame look like a nice car apart from the rot good to meet you yesterday james and cheers for the gearbox



Con

[Chavtastic]

I can sell you mine as a rolling shell fairly cheap, with as much or as little extras on it as you need

Could do a complete car minus the engine (it's got Bilsteins, Eibachs, fully painted trailing arms, powdercoated subframe etc)

[Chavtastic]

My Calibra Turbo (ceramic blue one)

[James_Mould]

Nice to meet you too Con. Glad to see you on the forum

Ive now got a new Calibra turbo. The northcape one that was on ebay. Thread and pictures to follow. When I get my garage straightned out this week.

[v6 steve]