Re: IML: save this 66 <--demo30derby????

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

The thing with the fins on it is a power steering cooler. It is a factory 
option.
John
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From: "David Whitney" <david.whitney@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: IML: save this 66 <--demo30derby????


> Beaucoups bucks to restore this one.  It's a good start, though, with a
> well optioned car.  Note the rear air vents per previous discussion.  Auto
> pilot, auto headlight dimmer, both outside mirrors, tilt/telescope, the AM
> radio probably has reverb and autoseek.  Air cleaner cover is not correct,
> snorkel should be round and no ribs on the plate.  I think that's a '68 
> air
> cleaner pointed in the wrong direction.
>
> I'm always wary when I see a tow hitch.  Trans may have seen a lot of hard
> miles.  The thing with the fins in the engine compartment on the passenger
> side, is that an aftermarket trans fluid cooler?.  Another red flag is new
> tires.  How do you know the wear pattern if they're new?
>
> And if he drove that car from Florida to Iowa, what's that thing hanging
> from the rear bumper?  A third brake light?
>
> It's a good looking money pit for the right buyer.  Sheet metal and
> mechanicals, no problem.  Exterior looks like an easy redo.  The interior
> will destroy your budget.
>
> -- David
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>                      Mike Pittinaro
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> Just to give everyone a heads up...thank goodness the
> seller has a reserve on this car.  Solid and
> restorable, though the interior is pretty ugly, IMHO.
> If it gets above the reserve and Mr. demo30derby still
> has designs on it, I hope the "Imperial Collective"
> will save it.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43905&item=4533193003&rd=1
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> Item 4533193003 in case the link won't work.
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> --Mike Pittinaro
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