Michael,
Trying to talk you into it:
Why do you think this '72 would be hard to get running again? Put in some
new gas, borrow a battery, squirt some oil in the cylinders, and see if it
starts. Mine sat for close to fifteen years, outside, in Massachusetts, and
it started with the same treatment from the PO. Of course it needs some
work, but I think it will be "worth" it, even from the financial
perspective, but also for personal satisfaction. Think of the nostalgia
value you will gain from driving this car again. And from what you say,
this car sounds like it might be fine to drive around in with some fluid
changes, tune-up parts, and some TLC. Why not go for it? Why not see if you
can trade the '76 to a local MG pro in exchange for some needed parts, body
work, or a paint job? (Depends on condition, and what kind of deal you can
strike).
Good luck whatever you decide,
Nevin
>It was my daily driver for 6 years until I parked in my parent's garage in
>late '91. It's sitting on jack stands next to my brothers 76B that has
>been there for just as long. I now have my own house with a garage and my
>parents want their garage space back. I am trying to decide whether or not
>it's worth it to bring it to my home and try to get it running after all
>these years or would I be better off selling it as a parts car. It was
>running fine until it was parked. I got another car and couldn't afford to
>run both, so the B was parked.
>Can someone please talk me into or out of this project.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Michael Llorca
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