Be careful Mike. You already have one project car that is causing you grief. You don't want to get in too deep on another one...

Try to find an old car with the words "southern" or "western". It will save you tons of grief!

I'll find something cool for ya.

Todd

Nothing wrong with a wagon. This southern Ford has original paint. I bet 4k would buy it:

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FACTORY AIR!

Mike, take an old fools advice and forget that POS. Mopars can be expensive to restore, a lot more than a GM. Been there, done that and lost money.

I know. But thats what makes it even better to offer him $500

even though I do get stuck with fixing it up though

I am picky on the 4 doors though. Gotta be 2.

-- Edited by mike667 on Sunday 7th of February 2010 07:43:13 PM

Old caddies that need full resto can be pricey to restore. There isn't a huge aftermarket and from what I remember the interior in that one is trashed.

Is that the Caddy some of you guys discussed on here last year sometime?

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Dodge Monaco 500 =  nice cars

Easy restore,    = NO  no parts for them!

needs floor work = YUK    YOU WANT ANOTHER?

and TLC   =  TERRIBLE LOSS of CASH

IF HE GAVE YOU THE CAR, ITS STILL OVERPRICED  

 

 

 

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Nice formula there. I like that. I believe its accurate too.

The rust is the only reason to stay away from the Monaco. It's a unibody and it can add up the $$$ to get the chassis fixed. If the rust isn't too bad the rest of the stuff is cheap enough to find at swap meets or online. I really like the old Mopars and the specific Monaco stuff can be had cheap as no one is restoring them and parts cars are around. There is a convertible in Kitchener for a parts car.

-- Edited by eeluddy on Monday 8th of February 2010 07:00:15 PM

That's more like it! These are awesome cruisers 500 cubes of gas swilling power. The ad is wrong, as it states rear wheel drive, and all Eldo's are front drive from 67 on. If it has no chassis rust issues, i.e. frame, windshield pillar rust, steering column have wiring issues (easy to replace). They were known to snap front axles due to the tremendous torque, also a cheap fix now or drive chains in the tranny's could also break. Take it for a drive!!!
mike667 wrote:

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Hows this Caddy guys???

1972 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

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View larger image   Date Listed 17-Dec-09 Price $6,995.00 Address Perth, ON, Canada View map For Sale By Dealer Make Cadillac Model Eldorado Year 1972 Kilometers 59000 Body Type Convertible Transmission Automatic Colour White Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive (RWD) Fuel Type Gasoline 1972 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible8.2L V8, Auto, 2 Door, Power Top,Black Interior, PL, PW, PS,Climate Control, Cassette,59K MilesEXCELLENT SHAPE, NO RUSTCLASSIC CADILLAC LUXURY $6,995 (plus PST & GST)

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Mike, give your head a "shake" didn't see the "magic" word on any of the adds that looked good & that word is CERTIFIED  You'd just end up in the same boat that your in now with the BUICK unless you are a "brute for punishment" stay away from the cheapy's untill you get some experience on fixing these cars!!  LIVE & LEARN

I talked to Tiny today and he said he would like to have a look at it.