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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 9, 2011, 7:00 AM
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Dark_Sandman: Please know this - we want (speak for myself but good clue on these guys) - We want you to be happy with an acquisition of an old car. It's nothing like buying a new car and I've NEVER owned a new car but have owned now uncountable used cars of assorted things.
Other: If this goes to page 2 - 3 or more look for option to "view all" and you get the whole thread.
Side topic: Active regulars for now and can can change:
RT = retired
HT = Hammer Time
Z = zmame
CH = Chicken House
W2O = way2old
Myself? not short cut yet - TomG would do as there are two Toms here
Ask if we do that to clear it up if not clear to you.
Profile- My most dependable car is an '89 - far from new now but bust nads to keep it perfect. Here, has to go to bed for Winters or it's gone from rust as all have no matter what I did or tried over too many years of car addiction. Myself - I've gravitated more towards luxo boats than muscle cars for my own vehicles. Countless and not a dealer. 100's.
Cars are out there and will be. Time to pick and choose is the best approach IMO. Again - chances are you'll spend money for the vehicle and place to put it with odd troubles and will need some help now and then if the car was new and mothballed it's not fresh newm - things just happen. The good news is they are simpler. The bad news is waiting for parts if not some freakazoid nearby with NOS = new old stock of parts. They are out there and paper mark who's who with what. I don't trust a 'puter as far as I can throw it.
Profile again: I love old cars and people too. I damn near know the guys (right now all guys and could change as girl tech are up - no restrictions)
Old cars: Take your time and do you homework. YOU are in charge as a buyer. Just try like hell not to make a huge mistake, hit sites for just your car of choice. Again - we are with you but expect challenges. A few of us are old pharts and know (when memory servers) the older stuff.
Will be a long thread without doubt. Profile - I love old anythings. Not just cars - house is loaded with sh*t from 1700's - trust me health and happy life supersedes it all,
Tom Greenleaf
Mods - allow some links if pertentant to this thread. I don't make the rules but this is remote to the site and I see no harm.....
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Dark_Sandman
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Apr 12, 2011, 3:13 AM
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Tom, as always i enjoy reading your replies, i feel like I'm a little less lost when i do, also thanks to RT.
I would have to say that I'm a sucker for old muscle cars, sure i know nothing about mechanics, but most of the classics make almost all new cars pale in comparison.
Never owned a car, I'm always worrying about finding the right one, i know it also means that it needs care, and i think my problem is that if i ever get my hands on one, I would never treat it like nice once in a while drive, i would use it use it at all times, i cant stand seeing such a thing tucked away, because out of all the old and beautiful things in this world, cars are the one thing i cant see as collectibles, well unless i have a bat-mobile then thats different....
I don't know guys, i probably still love the car too much to just buy it and see it break down time and time again.....Plus i need it to be dependable.. I really dont know anymore >___<
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zmame
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Apr 12, 2011, 4:33 AM
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Muscle cars are alot of fun, I think you would learn a lot by getting one nothing easier to learn on. But I agree it shouldn't be used as a everyday driver can become troublesome and frustrating if you had a cheap Sh!t box as backup that would be alright. That's what I do I have old Lincoln town car I drive in summer store it in the winter and drive my old beat up truck through the winter and when my car is down in the summer.
But that means 2 cars to maintain lol ..
Best of luck on your decision hope it works out for you.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 12, 2011, 4:49 AM
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We have a long thread so unless you hate it I'll nick-name you DS. Stick with the more popular cars like you are. Parts are tons easier. Pick a Studebaker pace car from the 50s you'll struggle for dumb stuff.
Just know that almost any old car will need some silly thing. Chevy is easier IMO. It's your hunt to have a place with an inventory of parts. NOS is best meaning "New Old Stock" and lots exists out there. Only some will be inventoried still so real phone #s of places are still needed.
The hard to find is good mouldings, lenses, the rubber parts are made aftermarket, vent window rubber, door and trunk rubber etc.
A or B - drive it now and then or mothball it forever. Avoid rain and parking in sun too long. The vinyl parts really don't like sun.
One car I did up now a long time ago was a 61 Olds. Didn't have the bucks for OE carpet all faded and going thread bare. Used household carpet. Soaked the burlap and got it to fit perfectly. Next person could go OE as I didn't hurt anything to do it.
Use marine fuel stabilizer. If not driven for a while make sure brakes are holding before you head out.
Your call on tires. Most all from about then were bias ply or bias belted vs radials. Kept getting told you can't switch and did anyway - cars drove tons better.
Time is on your side, rushing usually costs you later,
Tom
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Dark_Sandman
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Apr 12, 2011, 4:03 PM
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ok so i called the guys to make sure, there is a little rust on the lower corner panels, not sure what that is >__<
and from what i gather it needs paper work, but thats it as far as i know, of course if im gonna consider it i'll have to take it to a check up, i know that, but just updating u guys, still not set on anything, cuz i need to be sure before i get my car, but from the looks of the market around us, (and i've been looking for a while) this one seems to be in best condition (kinda) for the price its being sold at.
as always, waiting for ur response and advice ^__^
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 12, 2011, 4:52 PM
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It's not unusual to find some rust at the age but it's generally value killer and very hard to fix to stay away. Don't be discouraged just known that good Bondo work can hide lots of sins. If you go look and check it out bring a magnet. If you find bubbled paint down low see it a magnet will hold. If all just plastic corners were cut. Always look underside doors and floors, inside trunks and likely areas.
The less or no rust the better,
T
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