At Thu, 07 Dec 1995 11:00:22 +0500, Christopher A. Lenth writes:
> 2] Find an early 70's B with a ~solid body but little else and transplant
> the necessary good bits from my car. Ballpark ideas on price and
> availability also appreciated.
I would immediately start looking at this option. BUT, be
_absolutely_certain_ that you are not getting a car which is just as
bad or worse than yours. Also remember which parts of your car you
could transplant to a mediocre bodyshell. The structural parts
(rockers, floor, trans tunnel) are the most vital here.
> 3] Get the steel work done (a must if I keep the car intact in my opinion),
> shoot it with some primer and wait 'till I graduate (2 years) to attack the
> paint job etc. I have a feeling that the cost of this alone will frighten me
Most auto primers are hygroscopic (sp?). They will soak up H2O for 2
years and you'll have surface rust again in less than 1 year. If you
must wait for decent paint, shoot it with some rattle-can enamel or
something. You need to seal out the water.
> 4] Seal up the car as best I can, throw the cover over it, buy the SAAB 900
> my friend wants to sell me for $1500, and demote the B to an occasional
> driver until I can afford to spend the time and money to do it right.
This is a viable option and a Sabb 900 would be a practical fun car for $1500.
Not sure what your winters are like but the Saab could be a real blast (fwd and
plenty of oomph).
Yours in minimal LBC content,
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