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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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I'm starting to look at some 73-75's to get my mind off of some other stuff and get into a project. Should I consider this 75? The guy said it has been sanded down to the "fur"...

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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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as a parts car. Likely the body is beyod repair, to be stripped and left outside like that is not a good thing.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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What's the frame and bird cage look like? If it's good, save her.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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I would say he went to far if he went to the fur offer 1K if it has a motor and trans it is worth that, depends on how much fur is showing you may be able to gel coat it to save it.
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If you don't mind spending $15-20k minimum for a driver worth about 12k when done have at it! That's assuming the birdcage and frame are ok and you doing all the mechanical work yourself.
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I'd pass on that one. A parts car at best
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If you don't mind spending $15-20k minimum for a driver worth about 12k when done have at it! That's assuming the birdcage and frame are ok and you doing all the mechanical work yourself.



Take it from someone in the restoration bussiness. WALK AWAY!!!!!
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Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll heed the warnings and keep looking elsewhere.

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Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll heed the warnings and keep looking elsewhere.

James
Good call
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If its a runner, just make a scrap yard driver out of it. Give it some kind of patina paint job. A beater car.
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