This is an origional post, I just sent it wrong!
> I think my origional description of the car may have been too harsh based
> on everyone's reactions! I've seen a couple $100 - $200 parts cars.
> This car is in A LOT nicer shape than those. The entire frame is not
> rotted, actually its rust free. That one spot is the only bad spot on
> it. The bosy is in pretty nice shape, just surface rust, no holes. The
> back is dinged up a bit, but nothing a hammer couldn't fix. The engine
> doesn't run, but it did ten years ago. Everything on it looks fine,
> probably just needs a cleaning, wires, plugs and rebuilt carbs. The
> interior is ok - the seats are nice, but the carpet is beat (though I
> dont care!). Also, my father, who has done a lot of car work, thinks it
> would cost $2000 or so total. I dont know if this changes anything, but
> I didn;t really expect the kinds of reations I got. What should $400 buy
> me ina british car? I'm not really afraid of the work, just the money.
>
> Also, I saw a $100 parts car that was in nice shape except for no
> floorboards (or trunk) or engine head. The engine looked bad. Anyone
> got any ideas on this one? I can do a lot of the work on my own
> remember, so its really just the cost of parts.
>
> Thanks for all of your replies!
>
> > Hey Ed,
> >
> > I'd have to agree with Gary here, just based on what you wrote. This old
> > Spit sounds more like a $100 or $200. parts car, as it is now, with the
> > botched repair on the rotted frame. Sounds too much like a money pit that
> > may never reward you with Angst-free driving pleasure.
> >
> > >Ed
> > >
> > >run away
> > >run away real fast
> > >run away real fast and do not look back
> > >
> > >good luck
> > >
> > >Gary Oehrle
> > >
> > >
> > >> found one (a '65) nearby for $500 (negotiable, it started at $900). But
>it
> > >> looks to need a lot of work, potentially a lot more than its worth.
> > >> First off, the frame had rotted, but was repaired, but the repair was
>not
> > >> a good one. The frame was put on 3 inches too high, and the axle is way
> > >> off. This repair could be done easily enough (well, one the wallet)
> > >> because I have access to a torch, etc. and my father can fix it. This
> > >> axle is at a real funny angle though, and has caused wear all over from
> > >> rubbing. I don't know if anything went on inside the rear end either.
> > >> The car does not run, but that is expected for the price. It should be
> > >> another easy fix though. The engine turns and sputters. The body has
> > >> seen better days, but that comes with the price. Also, it has been
> > >> sitting in a garage for ten years (no weather protection though). This
> > >> ed
> >
> >
> >
> > Better to put your mondy into one with more obviuous potential, IMHO.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Tom Tweed
> > TR-250 (Just sold)
> > SW Ohio
> >
>
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