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Re: found on Austin TX Craigslist

To: oliver <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: found on Austin TX Craigslist
From: Pat Horne <pjhorne@mail.utexas.edu>
Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 21:28:47 -0600
I finally got up to look at the 69 2L, sorry for the delay.

It is rough, but should be a good start for someone who wants to bring a 
car back from the brink.

I asked if it came from up East and was told that it hadn't. Not sure 
why so much rust.
Interior is fair. The console cover is toast, but the rest of the 
interior looks fair. Dash pad is cracked.
The engine oil was 1/2 qt. low, but clean.
The exhaust system at least needs a new resonator, the pipe is rusted 
out just in front of it.
The right hard top window is missing, although the top looks pretty 
good. There are only 2 latches on the top of the windshield, is this 
normal? There is no top frame, nor top in the car, owner says that she 
paid a vendor for a replacement top, but he can't find it. If it shows 
up it will be included.
There is a Crane ignition unit behind the battery (DSC02483) I think it 
was a 700.
Emissions have been stripped.
Firewall cracks under the brake master (DSC02481 and 82)
Brake and clutch fluid dirty.
The numbers match, I think. I can't tell for sure looking at the 
pictures - sorry.
The car has been off the road for about 18 months. 3 years before that 
the engine was rebuilt. She has some paperwork on it, but didn't have it 
with her at the car.
Brakes felt good as did the clutch. Clutch fluid was low.
We couldn't start it but I was told that it at least turned over.
She has an ignition key, but  no trunk key. Someone tried to break into 
the trunk, the trunk lid is bent up on the right.
Tires are mismatched, fronts are about 4 years old, rears are older.

I took some pictures and put them up on the web. Take a look at the 
following URLs:

users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02470.JPG Rust in front 
fender, rocker, rear quarter
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02471.JPG Rust on all chrome, 
sprung trunk lid
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02472.JPG Front looked prety fair
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02473.JPG Door and front 
fender rust, peeling paint and dents
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02474.JPG Interior looked fair
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02475.JPG Seat covers in fair 
shape, sun faded
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02476.JPG Driver's side of 
engine compartment. New battery, no emissions, carbs low on oil
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02477.JPG Passenger's side of 
engine compartment
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02478.JPG ID plate
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02479.JPG Block number
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02480.JPG Driver's door interior
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02481.JPG Firewall crack
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02482.JPG Firewall crack
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02483.JPG Crane ignition system
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02484.JPG Passenger's side of 
engine compartment - donknow why I took 2!
users4.ev1.net/~donitah/images/69_2000/DSC02485.JPG Missing "port hole" 
glass

They want to get rid of the car as soon as possible. When I left they 
were getting ready to tow it to his place.

If anyone is interested please contact Caroll and Tom directly.

Peace,
Pat





oliver wrote:

>i called.
>   
>  car has rust issues in the doors and at least one fender.  rust through, 
>according to the po
>   
>  she's had a number of these and loves it but there are health issues.
>
>Pat Horne <pjhorne@mail.utexas.edu> wrote:
>  I don't know this car, but it is about 50 miles from me. I have enough 
>cars and projects that I won't even consider looking at it for myself! 
>Is anyone interested in it? I can contact the owner and see what he says.
>
>Marc&Heidi wrote:
>
>  
>
>>http://austin.craigslist.org/car/129315979.html
>>
>>No photo.
>>
>>-Marc
>>
>>    
>>
>
>  
>

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