Richard,
>From your description, I would agree with you on only the
last item in your note - run, don't walk and find a doctor
with a good clinic!
The restoration costs unfortunately will exceed by many
times what you could ever recover on a resale of this car
when completed, so unless you are looking for a long term
driving relationship with her - I would nod and walk, even
for $500. Just my opinion of course!
Brian
Richard Allen wrote:
>
> I realize this is not an FWDLK car but it is close, and pretty damn cool. I
> always did love those C-bodys' like the 300 series and the imperials from the
> early sixties, late fifties. They're like Exner cars minus the fins. Nice
> Styling. The one Im looking at has a good body (needs new front bumper
> only), some pretty heavy rust in the rocker panels w/holes, need replacing,
> water damage (interiors been exposed to the elements a good bit) and the
> interior is in some pretty sad shape in some ways, ex.- no carpet, seat
> benches need serious replacement, but the backs are fine, the headliner
> replaceable, the dash is almost OK (a little cracking), steering wheel is
> recoverable. And the power steering leaks a little, and a leek (thats leak ,
> not the vegetable, anyone for soup?lol) in the radiator. Almost everything is
> working or you can hear its motor running at least. Windows are off there
> tracks a bit. Its all there just needs serious TLC. OH, yeah all lights work
> except the headlights, how hard can that be to track down? Im being asked to
> pay about $750 (not gelders, lol) for her, Im pretty much committed here to
> buying her. But I think Im gonna offer $500. Is that about right? I dont want
> to rip them off either ya know, being a good forward look guy, oh yeah, the
> steering wheel has mold on it? and much of the side paneling too but I think
> that can be cleared up. This mold on the plastic covering the steering wheel
> is really strange to me, looks like its in the plastic, please advise on that
> too. So is it a good deal at 750, or 500. Is it collectable (i.e.-resalable
> if I restore her) Oh, and I notice I seem top be becoming addicted to this
> restoration Idea/car thing is there a clinic for that? lol.........ric
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