No worries; I was kidding. It was a driver when I paid the PO $1800 for
it. It had some rust damage in the RR quarter panel but the rockers
were sound & the rest of the paint (Iris Blue) was good. Ran like a top
after a tune up - for about one summer season - then the rings let go.
I did a complete engine rebuild (+.030 HC pistons), new clutch
components, new U-joints. Drove it to Happy Camp, CA, like that one
year. Towed it to MA & VT behind my MH the next year. Added a
overdrive tranny the following winter. In the spring I stripped off
the windshield & trim, had the paint & body work done, including new
metal welded into the rusty panel - no Bondo. Put in a new windshield
with new seals. Now, that's a trip! Ever replaced a windshield on a
B roadster?
Over the years I figure I have about $6,000 total in the car, not
counting routine maintenance costs. It helps to be able to do all your
own mechanical work. Engine parts were a lot cheaper then, too - if you
had the right connections. I figure I could get $3.5K or so for it if I
advertised it in San Antonio; haven't checked the market in a long
time. All things considered I reckon the little car doesn't owe me a
nickel.
CR
Glenn Schnittke wrote:
> Oh, I'm not saying you're out anything. Scott's idea was that a decent
> car of daily driver quality should cost around five grand. If you
> spend less than that you'll wind up spending a lot more than the
> difference between what you paid and 5 grand to own a car worth 5 grand.
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