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Re: Bugeye at Barrett-Jackson

Subject: Re: Bugeye at Barrett-Jackson
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 10:43:06 -0600
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
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oops.. and new paint...

Lester
On Jan 27, 2005, at 9:21 AM, Lester Ewing wrote:

> umm.. guys,  after looking at the total for my car, I'm well over 16 
> large so far.  That includes purchase price, Rivergate tranny kit with 
> rebuilt tranny, complete new interior, Judson Supercharger rebuilt, 
> misc original parts to replace the repro/jury rigged bits that were in 
> there.  I have done NO engine work and NO suspension work (although 
> that is coming).  I can easily see where someone could spend  $ 30 
> large if they don't do any work.  Yes Frank, I do everything but 
> paint..  ;-)
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Jan 27, 2005, at 8:32 AM, type79@ix.netcom.com wrote:
>
>> Probably alot.
>>
>> It will look cheap next to the Ferrari's, Porsches, and 60's muscle 
>> cars and will generate a bid from the sugar daddy as a trinket for 
>> the bimbo that accompanied him. Plus, the "gold plated emblem" adds 
>> to the value.
>>
>> Quite honestly, I doubt anyone spent near $30,000 on this car. Maybe 
>> a body shop did a shake and bake "restoration" and are including 
>> their own time in the $30,000 claim.
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford, ct





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