Got the chance to buy a Gsi rolling shell (minus engine, box and front brakes) in good condition for not a lot of money and I'm trying to decide if I should go for it or not. My plan would be to put a saab turbo lump in it for some 'cheap' fun.

Should I go for it? I have 3/4 other projects too but can't resist the lure of a bargain car lol. Anyone done the conversion on here and got advice?

 

Does it come with the optional rear arches

 

 

'Apparently' it's all solid. Will need to have a good search for tinworm, my uncle has a bodyshop so not much of an issue but I can't be arsed with a full resto

My mate is selling it cheap after he's pinched the bits he wants for a corsa.

 

Shame it got gutted for a Corsa to be honest, always thought the GSI was a decent looking thing.

Do you need any more cars though? Honestly?

 

I thought the same mate but there you go.

I can't help myself mate! I'm as bad as you!

 

depends how cheap it is, as youve said you have 3/4 other projects on the go, and good luck selling an astra with all the important bits missing......

 

i agree as i have had 2 they are a nice looking car and if fitted with the 2.0 sfi pretty quick but handle like shit

 

I've got a complete running gear for one of these if you're interested?

 

Hmm, my mate hasn't stripped the car yet... I see a plan forming lol

 

Another one for the collection then

Incidentally, there is no way that I am as bad as you

 

hopefully buying one of these next month, first car, bit rough but can't complain for £250

 

Looks that way!

Ok, maybe not

 

My old one


Looked nice , but shit in every other possible way

 

And wasnt as quick as a 1.4 Merit

 

Loved the look of mine,bright red,17" black alloys,very solid car rusted a 1/10th of what any j reg escort ever did.
Was 100% reliable as well,agree on the handling bit though,was poor.
Overall an excellent car,would love another with either v6 or turbo in it,perhaps a sorted xe would be nice.
Really easy to work on and bits are pence.

 

The looks are the main thing for me, always liked them. The 1 I'm looking at is dark blue...

Thought before about the saab turbo conversion so whilst the chance is there...

 

I've got a late phase 2 GSi. I binned the ecotec after I blew it to bits and fitted an XE, stripped it out and kick the shit out of it on track and it goes really well. Surprised a few cars. There is only a few bits of surface rust...one on the tailgate where the rear wiper went and a bit on the passenger door, everywhere else is solid

 

save the money man