In a message dated 10/8/99 8:21:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
mpsvideo@pionet.net writes:
<< I'd greatly appreciate any and all info available on the Bricklin
SV-1...tech tips, collecting how to's....available parts and vehicles for
sale, web sites, etc., >>
The Bricklin web site is WWW.Bricklin.ORG,the number one thing to watch out
for is FRAME RUST,and I can't stress that enough,because the factory never
drilled holes in the frame,if water gets in the frame it will rust it's way
out the frame,stress cracks on the acrylic panels,if it has major cracks on
the body panels,you are in for a lot of work to repair/replace the body
panels,the drivetrain is pretty reliable so don't worry about that,just do
the regular things like any other car to check out the drivetrain,make sure
the door/hatch seals are waterproof,buy squirting water from a garden hose on
the car to see if they leak,check both windows to see if they are coming
unglued,from the track,and if they go up and down ok,check door
alignment,make sure the headlights go up and down,and you don't go the
Bricklin wink,also see if if the car has air doors(desired)or hydroelectric
doors,you will know the difference one goes up with a whish(fast)the out
moans and groans and takes about 20 seconds to go fully up. Also 1974
Bricklins had AMC motors and tranny and 1975 Bricklins had a Ford
Drivetrain.And if you want a 4 speed you have to buy a 1974 Bricklin that was
the only year 4 speeds were available (about 75 cars were made with 4
speeds.Hope this info helps.
Claude
vin#1024 /1136
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