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Re: [Roadsters] Save my roadster?

To: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Save my roadster?
From: Eddie <eddietude@socal.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:57:10 -0700
I know a guy who fell out of an airplane and landed in a tree and 
survived too.

Doesn't mean that's the "norm"...

I suspect that your "guy" who delivered a car with all of that stuff 
wanted to "get out" and didn't care about the money.   Sounds to me like 
you scored the deal of the century Tim. 

I'm always amazed how Datsun Roadster owners complain there cars aren't 
worth a fortune, but then expect all the parts to be super cheap too. 

This is a 40+ year old car.  Only a small number were ever made and 
imported to the US.  Most parts haven't been made in 4 decades...  DO 
THE MATH. 

Also, ever try buying parts for any other vehicle?  People complain 
Roadster fenders are a couple hundred bucks.  Heck, the fender for my 92 
Dodge pickup is a couple hundred bucks!

$1000 isn't unreasonable, but my guess is none of the cheap-ass roadster 
owners will be willing to pay it.





Tim wrote:
> I bought a "part" car (three years ago) for $500 that was complete, had a 
>freshly rebuilt motor, and three boxes of NOS and other nice parts. 
>
> Maybe $1000 for yours is too much?
>
> Tim
> Dairyland Datsuns
>
> ---- "Schlegel wrote: 
>
> =============
> Nobody wants to save my 1968 Roadster?
> For Sale $1000 takes it all! (Plates NOT included) | 1968 Datsun Roadster
> SPL311-18910
> R16 engine #61234, SUs with a 4 speed tranny. Sold Hardtop but I have the soft
> top mechanism. Thousands of dollars invested almost! Was running before parked
> according to the PO. Race ready including roll bar, slotted racing rims, and
> high performance hood pins!  Everything will work once fixed or replaced
> GUARANTEED! All gauges reading to the left. Clock is correct twice a day. No
> carpet so nothing to vacuum! Original Red paint in some spots. Has been
> repainted black but it has faded a little. Has a few dings and shows some
> signs of wear and tear. Please keep in mind it is a 42 year old car!
> Must see to believe, I mean appreciate. A picture is worth a thousand words so
> here is about 73,000 of them.
> http://picasaweb.google.com/IAmRockinRich/1968Datsun
>
> Rich Schlegel
> iamrockinrich@gmail.com
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