Dereck,
I vote with Joe Potter. Pass on this one.
Jim
JTPAKI@aol.com wrote:
> Dereck:
>
> It sounds too expensive for a rusty car. If it has rust that visible then
> the stuff you cant see is probably worse. My opinion is let it go for that
> price. I have seen nice rust free GTs go for $1700.
>
> Joe Potter
>
> In a message dated 12/4/99 9:49:35 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> derex39@hotmail.com writes:
>
> > For the past week I have been looking at a 70 bgt in the area (DC metro
> > area) and I am looking for advice on whether I should buy it. The vitals:
> >
> > Plus:
> > Very strong engine, desmoged and nice cam
> > Very clean and complete interior (leather)
> > New paint in last couple of years
> >
> > Minus:
> > Rusted through driver floor board.
> > Rust near front of rear left leaf spring. Bracket is solid.
> > Rust bubbling under paint of quarter panel behind drivers door.
> >
> > What is the cost of having a shop replace the floor board? What would you
> > offer? He wants 2000 and I offered 1500. If I don't take it for 2000 he
> is
> >
> > going to donate it to a charity. Need to let him know by Sunday.
> >
> > It would be a complete luxury to purchase, seeing as I already have a 70 b
> > roadster and two other late model vehicles.
> >
> > Dereck
> > 70 mgb
> > 70 mgbgt paternal twin (car in question)
> >
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