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1. Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: M Brouillette <mbrouill@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:47:56 -0400; I'm new to your little world here. Folks that were at Summit 98, Hi! I have the chance to buy a 67 Sprite with 23K miles, that has been stored in a heated warehouse for 25 years! This thing has been; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00276.html (8,612 bytes)
2. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: Dwgwater@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 14:19:18 EDT; I'd check the radiator carefully before paying $5000 for the car (which seems a bit high anyway) I'd suspect the coolant additives gave up the ghost long ago and rusty water passages will likely lead; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00277.html (9,788 bytes)
3. RE: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 14:42:14 -0400; Frank Clarici can (and hopefully will) give a more complete answer on the first part, but I'll summarize and answer both questions at once. Plan on: 1 New Battery (while you're at it, check for shor; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00278.html (11,324 bytes)
4. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 12:32:04 -0700 (PDT); as you have read in other people's posts, you will spend some $ in getting this one back on the road. In this light I would very carefully inspect the car. If I were you, if it has ANY rust, I proba; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00279.html (10,993 bytes)
5. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:20:50 PDT; On top of what everyone else has stated my '59 sprite sat in a garage for 23 years and the engine turned over easily, but upon it getting it started it broke a ring in #1 cylinder and gouged the wall; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00280.html (12,668 bytes)
6. RE: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: Ron Madurski <rmadursk@galaxy.galstar.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 16:13:24 -0500 (CDT); ... Ditto on all points. I have a 79 Midget that has 21K miles on it that was in storage from 82 to 95. The reason was a mild rear end accident. The son talked the dad into giving it to him and the; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00282.html (9,736 bytes)
7. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 17:47:34 -0400; All other replys hold true for a car sitting this long. Check everything, even the shocks and springs will need replacing. And what about the body and paint. if it's not perfect, you can add the pric; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00284.html (9,758 bytes)
8. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:45:16 -0700; $5000! Way over priced unless you can verify the mechanical condition (engine/box/etc). Note that you should plan to flush out the fuel tank, reco the carbs, replace fuel and brake lines, probably re; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00285.html (10,015 bytes)
9. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: J6879758@emu.bendigo.latrobe.edu.au; Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:16:00 +1000; 5 grand is pretty rich . Only 3 months ago I picked up my mkIIA for $3,500 and was able to drive it home on the day. When I gave it a wash and a polish it came up like $10,000 worth of sportscar. St; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00286.html (10,586 bytes)
10. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: Daniel Thompson <dthompso@total.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 21:02:59 -0400; Mike: I purchased a '65 Sprite with 23,000 miles on it last year. Original paint, mechanics, interior, everything. Was dry stored since 1970. I needed to redo everything that the other listers have t; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00287.html (10,062 bytes)
11. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 19:53:30 -0700; I would say that $5000 is a bit steep even if the car is really clean. If it's perfect right down to the paint, you might want to pay that much, but probably only if the alternative was to buy a les; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00290.html (10,168 bytes)
12. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 00:48:45 -0500; $5000 is too steep..Offer a lot less and let him fight it back up. Apparently prices vary a lot regionally. I have found many MGs for 1500 to 3500 around here. All drivers is reasonable shape. Mostly; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00292.html (11,586 bytes)
13. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: David Wood <dewood@sentex.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 21:12:10 -0400; Which side of the Border are you on and what side is it on? I just have this inclination you are on the Canadian side. If you are it may not be too bad at all; it may seem a lot to an American. Cana; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00300.html (10,667 bytes)
14. Re: Taking a 67 Sprite out of deep storage... (score: 1): Author: M Brouillette <mbrouill@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 09:49:40 -0400; New England based, so finding a rust free car is a rare... 98, Hi!; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00301.html (10,469 bytes)

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