Good call on your part Craig! It always sound sweeter when somebody is trying to
sell you something. I wouldn't go for it unless you want a restoration job, and
maybe you do. You certainly seem to know what you're looking for. That was a
good car assessment.
You may wish to pass IMHO. But, before you go any further get a compression
test, or demand this yahoo get it running and let you drive it now!! Call his
hand, so to speak! You could be looking at an engine rebuild, trannyrebuild,
clutch replacement and brake work if you are going to buy it dead in the
driveway, not including the new body panels and rocker replacement. Your only
plus here is your no rust frame and intact trailing arms. If he can't get it
running, pitch it as a parts car and try to get it for a lark.
I t may depend on what part of the country you are in but $600 to $900?? Maybe
I'm being too negative. What do other listers think?? They aren't making any
more of these great little gems, ya know?? Craig, good luck and maybe looking
around is best. Check the clubs, and check all the ads in your local papers. You
may be surprised what turns up.
Happy Holidays, D. Michael
75 TR6(replacing rear suspension) & Sprite MK 2 AN6 (in pieces)
"Craig D. Niederst" wrote:
> Well, I guess the subject says it all. Drove today (1.5 hrs) to look at a
> '74 TR6 I posted about yesterday. Car was described to me by the owner as
> relatively rust free (except for the sills which had some rust bubbling) and
> no Bondo, in good running condition, paint OK, 65k miles, no structural
> problems (frame good), interior replaced by PO just before he bought it, and
> dash finish in good condition. Said it just needed a top, drivers window,
> and rear springs. Here's what I found when I checked it out today:
>
> (1) Rust-through on both rear fenders above the lights
> (2) Rust-through on back edges of the rear decklid
> (3) Rockers were Bondo over the original and painted black (was chipping off
> so you could see the original green color in places along the panel)
> (4) Insides of both front and rear wheelwells pretty rusty
> (5) Trailing arm attachment points in good condition as was rest of frame
> which only had some surface scale rust forming on it (big surprise
> considering all the other rot present)
> (5) Car would not turn over (and was missing the air filters, which owner
> was surprised when I pointed that out to him)
> (6) Rear wheels stuck out more at bottom than at top (could the shot springs
> cause this?)
> (7) Rust bubbling around headlights and also on other areas on front around
> grill and on leading edge of hood
> (8) Paint very faded and peeling in places
> (9) Interior was in very poor condition. Seats looked OK, but door panels
> were ripped up, and the dash looked like the walnut veneer had been peeled
> off (looks like the car sat outside awhile with the broken window and bad
> top before it was covered up).
>
> Car would definitely need a lot more than a top, window and rear springs to
> get it in "roadworthy" condition, IMHO. Even though I made a list of all
> items that were wrong, owner said he would not move on his $2500 asking
> price. So as you probably guessed, I passed on it. Car would definitely need
> quite a bit of body work, new paint, new interior including dash, engine
> work (especially if it had been run minus those air filters for awhile) and
> the list goes on. BTW, from the described condition, what would be a fair
> price (just wondering what opinions you all would have)?
>
> Craig
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