You were lucky. 3K was a CB estimate, naturally. ;)
I've spent about $500 to renew the brake system, the exhaust, and other
minor doo-dads...above my $2500 purchase price for a rust free '73 from
Tennesee (say it out loud and I'm a poet and don't know it). The labor cost
of what I've done with the car since purchased could equal another (25 X a
modest $35/hour)....It's a labor of love...but I don't depend on her....
My B is mistress! :) After so much attention, she BETTER (and will) love me
on the remote twisties here in KY!
Dan
"Arts Council":
>I have to disagree, after looking for months, I realized that the best
>deals on the best cars are predominately south. I bought my '71B for $1300
>iwth zilch rust. It was a daily driver and runs like a dream. Body work is
>cosmetic and only the nitpickers know what to look for . For a reliable
>MGB, I say $2000 or less if you are willing to take a chance and spend less
>then a hundred bucks in travel expenses. It worked for me and I had many
>daily drivers to choose from.
>Daniel North
>
>> From: Dan Ray <danray@bluegrass.net>
>> To: Michael Young <young_98_98@yahoo.com>
>> Michael,
>> Welcome to the list!
>> I've been there...done that, bought my B last January.
>> I'll send you an article I wrote for the web which you'll find useful, no
>> sense in you learning the lessons that I already have! It should answer a
>> lot of your questions.
>> I would say now, though, $2000 won't get you much unless you are real
>lucky,
>> and even at $2k, you'll spend another 1-2K on fixing it for safety and
>> driveability, no matter what. $3K is a bit more realistic, as long as you
>> have a good job. :)
>> That's ok, though, don't be in a hurry, and pinch your pennies while you
>> shop for a good deal. Ask and learn from this list above all!
>> On the other hand, if you "need" one right now, at this time of year for
>> that price...expect less of a driver and more of a "Lucasian Demon Spawn
>> from Hell". :)
>> Dan
>> '73 B
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Michael Young <young_98_98@yahoo.com>
>> To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
>> Date: Friday, May 01, 1998 4:20 PM
>> Subject: MGB Desires
>>
>>
>> >I am a new memeber to the list so please forgive any lack of protocol.
>> >
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