....well, I was a little bit over stating what today is rather obvious.
It was "dry" storage in a lean to structure.. I did a pretty
comprehensive inspection a few minutes ago.
OK, it is a candidate for restoration, but not by me... It's missing
wheels, transmission,seats, windshield,boot lid, bumpers and assorted
other stuff. I just don't see the justification of tying up a lot
of money to turn around and sell it.. I want a 100 project for me one day..
The seller is throwing in a center shift/OD gearbox. One front out
rigger has a touch of rust, the outer sills are toast. Trunk floor is
solid and the floors are OK as far as I can see through the accumulated
schmutz,.,. Still don't know if it has a title. It was hit pretty hard
nearly head on. The left front frame member behind the control arm is
puckered a little more than I recall being there. A easy frame pull
regardless. Engine turns freely, though I couldn't detect any noticeable
compression resistance or noises. It is a left hand bonnet prop and
creased version.
To make a long story short.. anyone want it before I tell the owner I
don't have any use for it..
Thanks for all the inspirational notes and ghastly pictures.. ;~)
DP
PS I have some pictures
On 3/27/2016 8:02 AM, David Porter wrote:
> readers..
> I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on the purchase of a BN4 (BN 4L
> 0 40532) to be precise. It was involved in a front end hit, pushed
> into dry storage since the sixty's. It has been picked over a bit.
> I know that these are the least loved by us, but given the decreasing
> number of barn finds available I look to the collective wisdom for
> the push to buy or pass it up.. What say you..
> Dave
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Dave Porter Porter Custom Bicycles 2909 Arno St. NE Albuquerque, NM
87107 505-352-1378 Go HERE: my world www.porterbikes.com/
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