Thanks Justin. That's what I figured. I'm going to offer the guy
~$1000.00 and see if he bites.
Justin Wagner wrote:
> Roger Helman wrote:
> >
> > I have a line on a 67 TR-4A for sale here in New Orleans. What
> > would be a good price for one in ok mechanical shape, and needs body
>
> > work (sills, floor pans etc)?
> >
> > --
> > Roger Helman 71 TR6 CC67866L
> > Digimation Inc.
> http://deepthought.digimation.com/rogerh/
> > New Orleans La.
> > www.digimation.com
> > Voice. 504.468.7898
> > Fax. 504.468.5494
>
> If it needs new floor pans, rockers, etc... it's worth $1000.00 here
> (California), and $2500.00 there...
>
> Well, I'm just exaggerating...
>
> While it would be very rewarding to save a car from a rust-cancerous
> death.... do keep in mind, that there are still some very solid,
> relatively rust-free TR's available in the west...
>
> I've just noticed that a rusty car, in a rusty area, seems to maintain
>
> some value... but that same car, would not be worth nearly as much
> here...
>
> I just wanted you to be aware of this... so that as you price this TR
> 4A
> you've found... you compare it to prices you find in Hemmings, for
> example, of cars that are in the west, etc.. and that you truly
> calculate what it will cost you to repair such terminal rust. REalize
>
> that the frame may be badly rotted too... which is a particular
> nuisance
> on the IRS frame, etc.
>
> Good luck Roger!
--
Roger Helman 71 TR6 CC67866L
Digimation Inc. http://deepthought.digimation.com/rogerh/
New Orleans La.
www.digimation.com
Voice. 504.468.7898
Fax. 504.468.5494
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