He is the second owner and says that the damage was to the front fender and
hood but no frame damage. I plan to take a close look at it in person. The
reason given for the salvage was that the truck was in storage after being
wrecked and ran up storage fees of more that the value of the vehicle. Sounds a
little "fishy" but it is possible. I was able to get the VIN from the license
number (it was viewable in ad pic) and ran a Carfax report on it. It does show
about a one year lag from repair to salvage title issue. Not quite sure if that
backs up his claim or not. It is a limited edition truck (Dakota R/T) although
the salvage title will hamper the resale value, hence the low current price. It
seems that if the repairs were done correctly then it should be a good deal.
(Note on my ability to get the VIN. Now I know why people blur their license
number! You can find out anything on the internet.)
Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
billh@aaai.com
www.herbytoys.com
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From WFO Herb [mailto:froggi60 at yahoo.com]
Sent: Sat 4/23/2005 2:09 PM
To: Bill Hunt; spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Salvage vehicles could be LBC
Bill (Herb)
Buy it.... WAY.... back of 'book'! Though they are a good buy (as a rule),
selling them is really tough! For every 100 buyers, only one (you in this
case) are willing to buy a salvage-titled vehicle.
Find out why it has a 'salvage' title. Ask to see photos. Most shops that buy
vehicles that have been totaled by insurance companies keep records as to what
was spent on rebuilding them, photos as well.
Make sure the frame meets factory 'specs' and that it doesn't 'dog-track' down
the highway.
Years ago, rebuilders paid 25% of wholesale book...regardless of damage.
Like they say..."buyer be ware".
WFO Herb
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