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buying car just for engine?, is this nuts? |
mightyohm |
Sep 30 2003, 01:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have noticed that there are usually a few 74-76 cars around that have 2 liter engines but are in pretty sad shape otherwise. Because of this they sell CHEAP. I am starting think about maybe picking one of these up just to steal the 2.0 and then sell off what is left. Who has done this and how did it work out?
The obvious risks I can see are: 1. If the rest of the car is in bad shape, the engine is probably in disrepair also. 2. A lot of times they are not running or not drivable and thus there is no way to test the engine health before buying. 3. In my understanding 73 2.0s are the best, 74s are almost as good with not as much vacuum advance (easily fixed), but 75-76 have smog ports to plug etc and will probably be in bad shape from being run hot all their lives. 3. Getting rid of a POS car with no engine probably sucks and takes forever. Even if I put my 1.7 into it to sell it I bet it will still be a PITA. All I want is the 2.0, tin, fuel injection, and harness. Anything else useful is gravy. |
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