If there is so much rust visible, be sure there is rust somewhere else.
Better perhaps to have this car as a sonor car for a more solid one with
less rust...
Cheers,
Hans
71 BGT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dereck C [SMTP:derex39@hotmail.com]
> Sent: zaterdag 4 december 1999 18:48
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: 70 BGT advice
>
> For the past week I have been looking at a 70 bgt in the area (DC metro
> area) and I am looking for advice on whether I should buy it. The vitals:
>
> Plus:
> Very strong engine, desmoged and nice cam
> Very clean and complete interior (leather)
> New paint in last couple of years
>
> Minus:
> Rusted through driver floor board.
> Rust near front of rear left leaf spring. Bracket is solid.
> Rust bubbling under paint of quarter panel behind drivers door.
>
> What is the cost of having a shop replace the floor board? What would you
>
> offer? He wants 2000 and I offered 1500. If I don't take it for 2000 he
> is
> going to donate it to a charity. Need to let him know by Sunday.
>
> It would be a complete luxury to purchase, seeing as I already have a 70 b
>
> roadster and two other late model vehicles.
>
> Dereck
> 70 mgb
> 70 mgbgt paternal twin (car in question)
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