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Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:41 am to Traveler
Yea, I am heading out to look at it soon. Waiting on him to call me back.
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:42 am to Traveler
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Engine not running is a big sticking point.
Also, it turns over and he just got it a year ago but the person who had it before him said it was running before he parked it for a few years. About 3 years or so since it last ran.
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:43 am to stout
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it was running before he parked it
Doesn't everyone say this? Do it anyway.
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 7:45 am
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:44 am to stout
Great. I hope the deal works out for you.
Also, look closely at the wiring. Not unusual for a vehicle that old to see harnesses hacked, spliced, burnt and brittle.
Also, look closely at the wiring. Not unusual for a vehicle that old to see harnesses hacked, spliced, burnt and brittle.
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 7:51 am
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:48 am to stout
That helps, but likely will be some precise welding.
Check the rockers close, and the cowl area.
Hard to know mechanically if it's not running...
Check the rockers close, and the cowl area.
Hard to know mechanically if it's not running...
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:53 am to stout
You said motor doesn't work. Does it at least turn over and if so, can you check compression on the cylinders to give you some guideline as to what may be wrong???
Have you crawled under it to check out how the floorboards look from underneath, how many oil leaks are showing from the engine, transmission, rear end, etc.
It's a cool car, but you can easily find yourself upside down when getting into restoration of such vehicles. Then there's parts availability if something is needed that is hard to find.
Do you have a garage big enough to keep it in when working on it. since it's a rag top
Have you crawled under it to check out how the floorboards look from underneath, how many oil leaks are showing from the engine, transmission, rear end, etc.
It's a cool car, but you can easily find yourself upside down when getting into restoration of such vehicles. Then there's parts availability if something is needed that is hard to find.
Do you have a garage big enough to keep it in when working on it. since it's a rag top
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 8:39 am
Posted on 12/6/25 at 7:59 am to stout
You need to get it on a lift and check the frame and body.
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:05 am to stout
Hell yes!!!
Mount a grande steer horn on the hood right after you gloss up that cherry red paint and it won’t matter if the seats are uncomfortable. Pack the glove box with condoms because you will need them.
Mount a grande steer horn on the hood right after you gloss up that cherry red paint and it won’t matter if the seats are uncomfortable. Pack the glove box with condoms because you will need them.
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:10 am to stout
Blacked out with chrome accents are the only way
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:11 am to stout
Really depends on your ability to be patient through the process and how much you will love the car, My dad had an odd dream car, Nash Metropolitian, and always regretted the chance he passed to buy one.
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:15 am to theCrusher
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You need to get it on a lift
Truck-stop lift
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:15 am to stout
Stout, after looking at the pics on my desktop and getting a better view, make sure this car wasn’t under water at sometime in its life.
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:20 am to stout
Of course, that's the Entourage car. Do you have three friends?
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:21 am to stout
money pit!
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:24 am to stout
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I do too. Even if I change my mind later that's a I can always get my money back price.
There's your answer
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:25 am to stout
Depends on your financial situation. Whenever you buy something "undervalued." there's a reason. If you good with not getting your money back on the $10k and that wan't hurt you much financially, goo for it.
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:27 am to HeadSlash
Go get it. You will regret it if you do not. As you said, you can always get your money back and it sounds like you could make a few dollars on it even if you do nothing.
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:32 am to stout
In that shape I’d think 10k is a steal just depends on why it’s not running.
Is the engine shot or does it just need plugs, wires, new vacuum hoses and a carb rebuild. Usually that’s all these old cars need to run good but if the engine is blown that’s gonna increase your cost to get it going
Is the engine shot or does it just need plugs, wires, new vacuum hoses and a carb rebuild. Usually that’s all these old cars need to run good but if the engine is blown that’s gonna increase your cost to get it going
Posted on 12/6/25 at 8:35 am to stout
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crazy prices
My personal crusade is to reduce the number of times people use the word ‘crazy’.
So, in that spirit, what should they have cost? Is it ‘crazy’ that something in demand should cost more? Are their other adjectives that could have worked better in that sentence?
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 11:09 am
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