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On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:37:00 -0500, Ray O wrote:
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> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
> news:lCmog.1562$%67.822@trndny02...[color=green]
>> On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:26:02 -0400, Richard wrote:
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>>> I speak from experience. If the body is in great shape but the motor and
>>> transmission, etc., need work, it is an old car that can be brought back
>>> within reason. Once the body starts to rust significantly, run do not
>>> walk
>>> away from the deal unless you are very rich or nuts.
>>>
>>> (Having restored over 20 190SL's 300SL's, 356, 912, 911 and various BMW's
>>> over the years). Don't do that any longer, I now have a life.
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>>> Richard.[/color]
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>> Hmmm....it has a few spots that need some real rework:
>> the rockers need to be redone.
>> The spare tire well is through in spots.
>> The box channel behind the rear tire is gone from the end of the trunk for
>> 4 inches or so. A little bit of surface rust, certainly not much for it's
>> age.
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> RUN Hachi, RUN!!![/color]


LOL! I went back to have another look.
This is about a $5000 repair job, and that's just the body.
Can't start the thing cause the ignition switch went bad.
I let a friend know about it. He's a BMW nut.
We'll see what he says.

I have enough Rust Problems sitting in my backyard already!