Wow,
I'm surprised this didn't take off. It's true that you're almost always
better off buying a good running car. You didn't state what kind of project
you're looking for. If you want to do a frame off restoration then this car
might be the one. If you're looking for a few weekends in the garage then
probably not. I bought mine out of junk yard for about $600. I had
receipts for over 9 grand when I did my frame off and I skimped a fair bit
when I did it. I just rebuilt my U20 again to the tune of a little over 3
grand. Clearly it's not cheap to do a restoration but I get a lot of
pleasure out of driving something I brought back from the dead. There's
also no better way to get to know your car than to have touched ever nut,
bolt, and wire on it.
Best advice I can give you is to determine what your budget and time frame
is as well as how much of the work you plan to do yourself. Then determine
if a particular car fits into that. Just realize that in all likelihood
you'll have more money tied up in the car than it's worth.
Brian '69 2000
Tampa, FL
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/oilleak/
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Mark Clary
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 8:36 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject:
I'm looking at a 1968 2000? and would like some input on whether to
purchase or not. This car has been sitting for a long long time. I don't
know if it runs, body is straight with rocker panels rusted and rust on
rear wheel wells. The car has a hard top, but w\o hardware and soft top.
I'm looking for a project, but the right one. The car could be purchased
for $400-600. Can I get some feedback?
Mark Clary
Woodland\Willow Brook Elementary
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