First post here.
I've got a 1987 Hyundai Pony (Canadian model). It was abandoned at an impound yard. I've looked around for other Ponys for sale to guess the price of this one. There are not so many left. In four months I have seen two sold in Canada. First one junk went for CAD$300, second one in good condition for CAD$2000. There are more ads from people looking for a Pony than from people who have one for sale. I bought this one from the impound. Cheap.
Mechanical:
Stuff that is wrong or broken:
So far have changed oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, fuel pump, transmission fluid, transmission filter, and battery. It runs hot but it runs. I have been driving it all week.
I am amazed this old piece of junk has lasted 22 years. Ponys are famous for rust. Some had rust at the dealers' lots. It has been fun to drive. It is so simple a lawnmower-style pull starter would not look out of place.
Overheating is not a problem when it is + 10C outside, and it makes the heater work very nicely. Heater is important when there is no window.
Had to learn the choke otherwise won't start.
Had to remember how to start carburated car (don't flood it).
Had to remember how to steer a car with no power steering
Can start easy now. Can pass basic road-side safety inspection too.
Next step is basic overhaul:
Steel rims and snow tires and sandbags in the back for traction.
Fix the window. Too cold here for no window.
Distributor cap & rotor
Gasket Kit
Spark Pugs & tune-up
When the Pony is ready I will take my daily driver off the road for an overhaul. When that is done I will tear the Pony down to the frame and rebuild it.
I might post some photos later.
I've got a 1987 Hyundai Pony (Canadian model). It was abandoned at an impound yard. I've looked around for other Ponys for sale to guess the price of this one. There are not so many left. In four months I have seen two sold in Canada. First one junk went for CAD$300, second one in good condition for CAD$2000. There are more ads from people looking for a Pony than from people who have one for sale. I bought this one from the impound. Cheap.
Mechanical:
- Mitsu 4G32 engine.
- Carburated
- manual choke
- 3 speed auto transmission
Stuff that is wrong or broken:
- Front right tire does not hold air -- it must be re-filled every three days.
- The window is missing from the driver's side door.
- The ignition is broken.
- There is a button installed in the dashboard. Push button to start. (My friend wants to remove button and install a pull-start cord from an old outboard boat motor).
- Hatchback slams shut (supports not working)
- Vinyl inside has cracks, cuts, holes, burns, and stains.
- Top of shift handle is missing.
- Driver's side door handles are broken on the inside (front and back).
- Some surface rust but not too bad considering it is a Pony. Will require aggressive treatment.
- Floor pans are rusted through beneath rear seats.
- Paint is very faded and scratched. Small dents all over, especially on the hood.
- No hubcaps
- Spare tire has wrong bolt pattern -- won't fit.
So far have changed oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, fuel pump, transmission fluid, transmission filter, and battery. It runs hot but it runs. I have been driving it all week.
I am amazed this old piece of junk has lasted 22 years. Ponys are famous for rust. Some had rust at the dealers' lots. It has been fun to drive. It is so simple a lawnmower-style pull starter would not look out of place.
Overheating is not a problem when it is + 10C outside, and it makes the heater work very nicely. Heater is important when there is no window.
Had to learn the choke otherwise won't start.
Had to remember how to start carburated car (don't flood it).
Had to remember how to steer a car with no power steering
Can start easy now. Can pass basic road-side safety inspection too.
Next step is basic overhaul:
Steel rims and snow tires and sandbags in the back for traction.
Fix the window. Too cold here for no window.
Distributor cap & rotor
Gasket Kit
Spark Pugs & tune-up
When the Pony is ready I will take my daily driver off the road for an overhaul. When that is done I will tear the Pony down to the frame and rebuild it.
I might post some photos later.