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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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I have driven past this Nomad (stored in an outside storage) occasionally for the past 5 years. Always hurts to see it. Now it has a companion.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Make him an offer on the Nomad. They are cool cars to restore. I did a 210 Wagon a few years back and loved it.

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Whats the story on them...impounded or what?
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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That Nomad needs a home. Make him an offer.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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If it has been there for 5 years, then someone thinks they will eventually get around to working on it. By now there should be some serious rust issues on that car since it has been out and unprotected.

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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i would sooooo make it look cool...... airbag it and paint it black pearl....
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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"airbag it

See! It's in the lot for a reason!
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Nice looking nomad.....she needs an owner and some TLC.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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That Nomad looks like a great candidate for a nice custom rod
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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Looks like a candidate for "Cars in Barns"
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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I would at least talk to the owner to get the story. Unfortunately I've seen this before. Somebody holding out for an unreasonable amount of money while it wastes away, or has a personal attachment and can't bring themselves to sell it.

For example, I know where there's a nice 68 Camaro, low miles, under a torn tarp. Elderly lady owns the car, belonged to her son who was killed, and she won't sell it.

You just can't argue with crazy....

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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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That Nomad looks sad
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Wow........, the original crome pieces alone are worth a few bucks......, not to mention all the glass that's managed not to get broken...... and are those '67 Corvette rings and hubs ?? I'd ask if it's for sale and see what kind of price they throw at you.
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