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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