All:
I looked over a '69 Midget the other day as a potential project, and seek
the list's collective wisdom as to its value. It was taken out of
service about two years ago when the owner misdiagnosed a bad slave
cylinder as a bad clutch, and removed the engine to replace the clutch.
Although the parts are scattered hither and yon across the garage where
it currently resides, it appears to be complete.
BODY: Solid, light surface rust in quarters behind rear wheels, surface
rust in the upper seam of the right rocker panel. Cheap and bad paint
job. Bumpers straight and rust free, good chrome finish. Chrome trim on
left wing attached with wood screws through the trim. Bottom edge of
same wing loose (either not attached or mount points rusted through).
Radiator support panel slightly crumpled; presumably from when current
owner and helper lifted engine out by hand and set there momentarily
(heck, who needs a tilting device?). One approximately one inch rust
hole in underside above jacking point; another on same side at outside
corner of footwell. Seals and glass appear new, non-clouded, excellent
condition. Wire wheels in fair condition; tires bad (including rear
snows). Overall, the body was straight and sound. Looks as though left
wing was crumpled at one point and replaced, but saw no evidence of frame
bending, etc.
INTERIOR: Aftermarket wood wheel, poor condition. Padded dash cracked
in several places. New carpet kit in excellent condition; seats are
shot. Panels are straight and unripped. Horn wired to toggle switch in
column cover. Guages allegedly work. Has tonneau, boot cover, and top;
all in fair condition.
BRAKES: MC needs rebuilt; saw no evidence of leaking at wheels; e-brake
assembly works.
GEARBOX: Appeared to be no greasier than normal. Shifts smoothly
through gear positions; no idea if it works (allegedly did when parked).
Clutch needs reinstalled, and needs the slave and MC rebuilt.
ENGINE: Complete. Oil no dirtier than normal, no smell of gas or gritty
feel. Turns over with a little effort by hand (smooth, no grinding or
catching). All parts and ancillary components are available. Has
generator.
Suggestions as to price to be offered?
Also, what the heck is it with LBCs that causes one to want to acquire so
many?
Thanks,
Rich
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