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If a seller is going to claim that the car is a one-of-one
(and therefore imply that it is rare and subsequently more valuable), then he
should have proof to back it up. A build sheet from Chrysler Historical would
put this issue to rest. Or maybe he doesn't want to know.
What will happen is that someone without much knowledge
will fall in love with the car and its color (easy to do in this case) and pay
whatever the dealer is asking, only to be disappointed when it arrives. Or
maybe the buyer is willing to accept the fact that the car isn't
perfect and after shelling out 50K, are now willing to sink another 50K into
getting it restored correctly.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 7:21
AM
Subject: [FWDLK] 58 belv 'vert
i usually don't tear other
people's cars apart, but this is a dealer, with typical salespitch....
they say it was such a meticulous restoration, and a factroy dual V-800
car... if they said a car that presents nicely while driving, but with
beginner-quality attention to detail and body work, then they'd be honest,
sorta....
detail: first off, underhood is weak, who doesnt take the time to mask,
its horrible to see the master braking plate, its bolts, putty and all
components around it painted over, look at the rocker panels.... looks like
the improperly-shape JC Whitney rocker caps put on, most likely with rivets-
look at the trunk pics, only someone who had fwdlk cars would pick this up:
when they made the new trunk floors and rear cross member and its covering...
they forgot to reinstall the rearmost body mounts, although, maybe they're
hidden under the patchwork.... the seats are nice, maybe NOS, but put on
poorly or poorly padded, and have sweat or other stains, the door panels suck
with screws showing and all warped
factory V800? where's the 150 speedo to match that claim, also the fact
its probably a plain old 318 with a dual quad intake can be backed up with the
lack of all the "important" items, like coil bracket [and placement], return
spring brackets, the carb linkage is home- made, colors are way off, i'm sure
if there was a close-up you find LP8 on the block and no dual points
either....
shame because it could be a beautiful car... but the way it works, some
clown that doesnt know any better is going to get ripped by a dealer, then go
to a show and say their car is better than say- the real thing!
neil, you next up! i actually penciled 37 things wrong/flaws on this
one!
anyone have a solid 'vert they want to part with? drivetrain not
important.
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