Considering buying an attack with missing parts

[dis1]

Hi All,

I hope somebody that knows a thing or two will respond. Basically I'm looking at buying a half built K1... again. I keep getting close but have not pulled the trigger. This one might be a good buy but it is missing a few parts. My question is, how easy would it be to get copies of these parts. The seller tells me molds of a few things have been made by somebody. If I buy the kit I'll be reading this entire forum from front to back but until then I don't have time before the car sells. So here are some things missing along with my comments:

-Seat pads
Easy one here I think. Some foam and leather/cloth and I should be set.

-Gauge cluster pod
Doesn't this come from the donor car anyway?

-3 center gauge pod
Kinda a problem but I could fab something myself or go without.

-Floor panel
This is the center bit. Isn't it just a flat piece of fiberglass? I can fabricate flat stuff I think.

-Hoses to run to radiator
Umm yea, I can handle hoses lol

-Steering coupler (connects steering shaft to rack)
This is the first real problem. Is this from the donor car, Accord? I don't have a lick of experience with steering couplers.

-Dash
This is perhaps the biggest problem. Advice? I wouldn't even know where to start.

Thanks all.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by dis1

Hi All,

I hope somebody that knows a thing or two will respond. Basically I'm looking at buying a half built K1... again. I keep getting close but have not pulled the trigger. This one might be a good buy but it is missing a few parts. My question is, how easy would it be to get copies of these parts.

Others have stumbled here before you, and to the best of my knowledge they have not successfully acquired missing parts from K-1, Dick, etc.
Anyone who can prove otherwise, please step up.

Originally Posted by dis1

The seller tells me molds of a few things have been made by somebody. If I buy the kit I'll be reading this entire forum from front to back but until then I don't have time before the car sells. So here are some things missing along with my comments:

-Seat pads
Easy one here I think. Some foam and leather/cloth and I should be set.

-Gauge cluster pod
Doesn't this come from the donor car anyway?

-3 center gauge pod
Kinda a problem but I could fab something myself or go without.

-Floor panel
This is the center bit. Isn't it just a flat piece of fiberglass? I can fabricate flat stuff I think.

-Hoses to run to radiator
Umm yea, I can handle hoses lol

-Steering coupler (connects steering shaft to rack)
This is the first real problem. Is this from the donor car, Accord? I don't have a lick of experience with steering couplers.

-Dash
This is perhaps the biggest problem. Advice? I wouldn't even know where to start.

Thanks all.

The only item that appears missing is the dash pods and main dash section.
If the dash fiberglas is missing, that's a big ohshit. Yes, something can be fabricated from aluminum, but it's not for weenies without a complete fab shop. And you'd need to take measurements from original parts to know what you need.

My project (the EV Attack) appears to be the only active build for some time now. Everyone else sobered up and left the clubhouse a long time ago.

Regards, Jeff

[dis1]

Thanks Jeff,

Yea, I know I'm not the first and won't be the last. I do have fab experience though and want to learn more. I just don't know if I'm ready to do a dash. That is an ohshit as you said.

Well I have to think about it. Maybe I can join you as an active build. What state are you located in? I'm in MD. It would be helpful to be able to measure these things.

[lazyboi]

If you do buy this make sure there is a Certificate of Origin, and the serial number matches... Otherwise you'll have a hell of a time registering it.

[dis1]

There is no certificate so before I buy it I'll be contacting the DMV to make sure I don't have any big problems. Thanks for the advice.

[lazyboi]

Originally Posted by dis1

There is no certificate so before I buy it I'll be contacting the DMV to make sure I don't have any big problems. Thanks for the advice.

Your going to have to remove the serial number from the front and make the serial under the passenger seat gone. Then claim you built the frame and stuff yourself and register it as a replica K1 Attack. Without the certificate you cannot claim its a real k1 attack, you can only say its a replica.

[GripMotorsports]

what exactly would that certificate be? I think the only thing Dick gave me was the invoice when I bought it. I probably have some customs forms or something but thats about it on mine. I dunno its been a while.

[lazyboi]

Originally Posted by GripMotorsports

what exactly would that certificate be? I think the only thing Dick gave me was the invoice when I bought it. I probably have some customs forms or something but thats about it on mine. I dunno its been a while.

Its a half sheet of paper that proves where the car came from

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by GripMotorsports

what exactly would that certificate be? I think the only thing Dick gave me was the invoice when I bought it. I probably have some customs forms or something but thats about it on mine. I dunno its been a while.

Originally Posted by lazyboi

Its a half sheet of paper that proves where the car came from

Russell, what Austin (lazyboi) is referencing actually IS your invoice. He may not be aware that both items were placed on one sheet of paper. The certificate of origin portion is the bordered doc at the page bottom. Perhaps K-1 began this page layout later on towards the end.

See my attachment below:

Regards, Jeff

[csjrishere]

I sold my Attack and it was shipped to Korea but I still have the original MSO.

[lambo]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Russell, what Austin (lazyboi) is referencing actually IS your invoice. He may not be aware that both items were placed on one sheet of paper. The certificate of origin portion is the bordered doc at the page bottom. Perhaps K-1 began this page layout later on towards the end.

See my attachment below:

Regards, Jeff

Sorry but this invoice will not work in most states. Certificate of Origin front.doc

I have attached what the original looked like.

Alan

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by csjrishere

I sold my Attack and it was shipped to Korea but I still have the original MSO.

Holy Crap; one of the original early kit builders on the forum has chimed in.
Good to know some of you senior members are still posting to the threads.

Regards, Jeff

[lambo]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Holy Crap; one of the original early kit builders on the forum has chimed in.
Good to know some of you senior members are still posting to the threads.

Regards, Jeff

Thanks! I'm always lurking in the background.

A

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by lambo

Sorry but this invoice will not work in most states. Attachment 934

I have attached what the original looked like.

Alan

Alan, Thank You for chiming in!

Was this provided by K1? It appears to be a document that was generated in the US.

Then it appears I'll be having some trouble titling and registering the car as well. I was mistakenly under the impression the stamped portion of the invoice was the necessary item.

I asked the original buyer of the kit I purchased second-hand, if there were any other documents with the car. He said there were not. Is it possible that this document wasn't included with some kits? as I understood that Russell (gripmotorsports) does not have this doc either.


This is a fine surprise for me too. I am very close to trailering the Attack to the motor vehicle inspection station, and it would be embarrassing to find out then that a critical document is missing.

Regards, jeff

[lambo]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Alan, Thank You for chiming in!

Was this provided by K1? It appears to be a document that was generated in the US.

Then it appears I'll be having some trouble titling and registering the car as well. I was mistakenly under the impression the stamped portion of the invoice was the necessary item.

I asked the original buyer of the kit I purchased second-hand, if there were any other documents with the car. He said there were not. Is it possible that this document wasn't included with some kits? as I understood that Russell (gripmotorsports) does not have this doc either.


This is a fine surprise for me too. I am very close to trailering the Attack to the motor vehicle inspection station, and it would be embarrassing to find out then that a critical document is missing.

Regards, jeff

Call your DMV and ask what exactly they need. I would give new ones for kits I sold, but my POA has expired for K1.

A