ITR 97-143 IS BACK ON THE ROAD!!!!!

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » October 17th, 2002, 3:13 am

hey everyone
just bought one of the oldest ladies (97) that got left out and someone got to her in a bad way.
she got Stripped of her drivetrain and seats

but thay left most of her stuff like suspention wheels air bags door panles Cluster ( that Reads 14k)
sad day for such a clean car it was ..
i was woundering if anyone has any idea on trying to find out her number

shes got to be one of the 1 to 500..

Thanks

B2FiNiTY · Post by **B2FiNiTY** » October 17th, 2002, 5:18 am

Sad sight to see. There is almost no way to find out what number you have. Just name her ITR#0000 if you want. You can buy those badges from Acura.

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » October 17th, 2002, 10:18 am

Take a look at the motor number and use that, there is no way to actually retreive the number from the dealer or Honda (many have tried). Some ITRs in the early year say that their motor number is or is very close to the badge number.

So if you are able to get the motor number, try to ask around to see if anyone has that number- if nobody has it its yours...

pUrExTc · Post by **pUrExTc** » October 19th, 2002, 12:56 pm

OMG...

97-241 · Post by **97-241** » October 20th, 2002, 11:47 pm

I am going to take a wild guess here and say that "stripped of the drive-train" means the engine is gone and he will not be able to look at the engine number(unless you have the original window sticker?)

I would say that you can safely narrow it down somewhere between 3 and 500(minus #241)...for you guys that saw the old registry, what was the highest US 97 number?

I have engine number B18C5-4300241 and my badge does indeed say 241.

So what do you plan on doing with the 97? Rebuild it or track it? Looks pretty light

B2FiNiTY · Post by **B2FiNiTY** » October 21st, 2002, 2:41 am

engine number has nothing to do with the badge number.

97-241 · Post by **97-241** » October 21st, 2002, 5:59 pm

Then how do you explain all of the 97s having the same engine number and badge number? Well, are there any 97s out there that the original engine does not match their badge number?

How do engine numbers compare in 98? I would imagine that the engine number is ahead of the badge number by 500(or whatever the number of 97 ITRs in North America).

How many 99s were shipped to Canada?

I could be wrong, but it would still be interesting to see what people's engine numbers are for 98, 99, 00, and 01. I bet that they all add up...is the US and Canada the only countries to get a B18C5? Does Honda make extra/replacement engines and they break up the number sequence?

It would be cool to compare engine, badge numbers, and year if anybody wants to pitch in!

Post by **Trey** » October 21st, 2002, 7:42 pm

B2FiNiTY wrote:engine number has nothing to do with the badge number.

Read the post at honda tech. those that posted their engine # were within 3-4 #'s of their car #.

B2FiNiTY · Post by **B2FiNiTY** » October 22nd, 2002, 1:04 am

Read the post again. There were a few but not all. So that basically means nothing.

Post by **Trey** » October 22nd, 2002, 9:02 am

I don't think it really tells you anything when they are "close to the number" anyway but they were (95% of them ) very close to their #. Best link ton date for an otherwise severe lack of info.

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » October 23rd, 2002, 2:11 am

thanks guys for trying to help... heres what i have found out about the car so Far.. witch isnt much..
it was never wrecked before the Theft..
heres a List.
DATE
REPORTED ODOMETER
READING INFORMATION
SOURCE GENERAL
COMMENTS
07/28/1997 10 Michigan

Motor Vehicle Dept.
Grand Rapids, MI
Title #263H2090543
Title or registration issued
First owner reported

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07/28/1997 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Grand Rapids, MI
Registered as
private vehicle

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01/17/2002 26,000

Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oswego, IL
Title #T2017132026
Title issued
Ownership transfer reported

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09/23/2002 40,226

Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Aurora, IL
Title #T2266766028
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED

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Looks like the onwer that first bought the car knew his car was the shiznit.. and had it under lock and key...
for a that is now 5 yrs old .. its only on its 3rd owner..
IF theres any of you that lives in Michigan any chance of calling your local Dmv and Try to get the first owners info... the title number is on the List.

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » October 23rd, 2002, 2:27 am

TO 97-241 there is a way to Get the old engine number with out the block in hand ...

you are right they Stripped the drivetrain..

you have to get the local Police to get off there ass to print out a (shipping/Assembly Record) this record has all your car info from when it came in on the boat from japan such as :
make, yr, color (color if entered)
Vin number
shipping date to dealer
dealer it was sold to
Block number
tranny number
airbags numbers
cable reel number
srs Ecu number (obd2 srs sensor built in )
right and left SRS sensor number if obd1
...........................................................................................................
oh and yes im going to REbuild here when she Gets here from her long trip. shes coming from MN To Oregon ....

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » November 7th, 2002, 1:33 am

God do i feel Silly... the Anwser was infront of me the whole time .....

B2FiNiTY · Post by **B2FiNiTY** » November 7th, 2002, 7:05 am

Perfect, glad you find out

Chris N · Post by **Chris N** » November 7th, 2002, 12:24 pm

That was easy....

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » November 7th, 2002, 1:30 pm

good to hear.

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » November 23rd, 2002, 7:51 pm

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » November 23rd, 2002, 7:58 pm

hehehehe The fun Begins.. now to cut off the old one and paste the new one on...

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » December 9th, 2002, 2:43 am

2.6 pepsi's later and i got it Ready to weld...

B2FiNiTY · Post by **B2FiNiTY** » December 9th, 2002, 2:45 am

Looks way better. But for some reason...just doesn't seem the same anymore. No offense. Very good work.

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » December 9th, 2002, 2:48 am

yeah i know it will never be the same but for me it will do

if you took it too a shop to have it worked on with a new panel they would do the same thing.. just lil cleaner on the spot welds...

Dev · Post by **Dev** » December 9th, 2002, 1:37 pm

Ground up restoration........You are my idol

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » December 9th, 2002, 3:19 pm

hehehe thanks Dev.. its going to take time but it will be worth it to get her back on the road.

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » December 9th, 2002, 6:28 pm

So are you going to seam weld that sucker?

ITR97-143 · Post by **ITR97-143** » December 10th, 2002, 8:02 am

yup just a lil cut and paste job.. of course im going to be useing a backing plate that will help with the welding and it will make it just as Strong if not stronger at the ends where im pasting it into so the panel will not break seams or buckle under stress.

when i get done with the seams i will make sure i take picks of it all

and after i get done painting it you will never know that this R had a skin replacement..

ITRCA

ITR 97-143 IS BACK ON THE ROAD!!!!!

ITR 97-143 IS BACK ON THE ROAD!!!!!

2.6 pepsi's later and i got it Ready to weld...

Jealousy