I think my origional description of the car may have been too harsh based
on everyone's reactions! I've seen a couple $100 - $200 parts cars.
This car is in A LOT nicer shape than those. The entire frame is not
rotted, actually its rust free. That one spot is the only bad spot on
it. The bosy is in pretty nice shape, just surface rust, no holes. The
back is dinged up a bit, but nothing a hammer couldn't fix. The engine
doesn't run, but it did ten years ago. Everything on it looks fine,
probably just needs a cleaning, wires, plugs and rebuilt carbs. The
interior is ok - the seats are nice, but the carpet is beat (though I
dont care!). Also, my father, who has done a lot of car work, thinks it
would cost $2000 or so total. I dont know if this changes anything, but
I didn;t really expect the kinds of reations I got. What should $400 buy
me ina british car? I'm not really afraid of the work, just the money.
Also, I saw a $100 parts car that was in nice shape except for no
floorboards (or trunk) or engine head. The engine looked bad. Anyone
got any ideas on this one? I can do a lot of the work on my own
remember, so its really just the cost of parts.
Thanks for all of your replies!
> Hey Ed,
>
> I'd have to agree with Gary here, just based on what you wrote. This old
> Spit sounds more like a $100 or $200. parts car, as it is now, with the
> botched repair on the rotted frame. Sounds too much like a money pit that
> may never reward you with Angst-free driving pleasure.
>
> >Ed
> >
> >run away
> >run away real fast
> >run away real fast and do not look back
> >
> >good luck
> >
> >Gary Oehrle
> >
> >
> >> found one (a '65) nearby for $500 (negotiable, it started at $900). But it
> >> looks to need a lot of work, potentially a lot more than its worth.
> >> First off, the frame had rotted, but was repaired, but the repair was not
> >> a good one. The frame was put on 3 inches too high, and the axle is way
> >> off. This repair could be done easily enough (well, one the wallet)
> >> because I have access to a torch, etc. and my father can fix it. This
> >> axle is at a real funny angle though, and has caused wear all over from
> >> rubbing. I don't know if anything went on inside the rear end either.
> >> The car does not run, but that is expected for the price. It should be
> >> another easy fix though. The engine turns and sputters. The body has
> >> seen better days, but that comes with the price. Also, it has been
> >> sitting in a garage for ten years (no weather protection though). This
> >> ed
>
>
>
> Better to put your mondy into one with more obviuous potential, IMHO.
>
> Best regards,
> Tom Tweed
> TR-250 (Just sold)
> SW Ohio
>
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