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Old 07-16-2012, 08:46 AM
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Now I'm checking out this one

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3126118849.html
Old 07-16-2012, 08:55 AM
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I like it better than the first one, can you do your own mech. work or do you have to pay someone? the issues he identifies are bout $1500 if you do it yourself and bout $3000 if you need to pay someone
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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman
I like it better than the first one, can you do your own mech. work or do you have to pay someone? the issues he identifies are bout $1500 if you do it yourself and bout $3000 if you need to pay someone
I like to do my own, and anything I don't know how to do I like to learn about it anyway. The A/C is probably the last priority on the list. How difficult would a trailing arm bushing replacement be?
Old 07-16-2012, 09:05 AM
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havent done one.... .yet. sounds like a pita over in tech. lotsa hammerin, cussin, drinkin beer......wait a minit, thats fun...never mind. all depends on yer attitude.
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Originally Posted by wnmech
you never get out of a restored car what you put into it.
Not always true
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Originally Posted by NEWB
I have seen this car in person as well. I have heard it run and looked all over it (I wasnt gonna buy it, just was giving him a bid on interior work). The car looks as good a the pics. Its the interior that needs the real work. Good luck with your search
Old 07-18-2012, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by chstitans42
Not always true
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If it's truly a restored car and not just put back together with used parts I still say you will not get out of it what you put into the car.
Old 07-18-2012, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by chstitans42
I have seen this car in person as well. I have heard it run and looked all over it (I wasnt gonna buy it, just was giving him a bid on interior work). The car looks as good a the pics. Its the interior that needs the real work. Good luck with your search
I had my cousin look at it and he said the same thing. I planned on customizing the interior anyway. We made a deal and now I'm getting shipping arranged on it
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Congrats on the purchase. I wish My car had not of been sold when we spoke but if you are planning on customizing the interior anyways you would of wasted money since mine had a new interior
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Originally Posted by wnmech
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Congrats on the purchase. I wish My car had not of been sold when we spoke but if you are planning on customizing the interior anyways you would of wasted money since mine had a new interior
Oh no, I would have kept your interior because it looked brand new I only plan on customizing this one because it looks dated.
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That's a sweet looking 75! Congrats!



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