1973 2.0 Options

[nomedulla]

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[nditiz1]

So which pictures are the current ones? The first ones you posted match the issues in the ad. The second set look like a driver ready car.

[nomedulla]

So which pictures are the current ones? The first ones you posted match the issues in the ad. The second set look like a driver ready car.

The second pictures match the ad as well.... that is what the car looked like before I took it apart to begin a full restoration.
No gimmicks or deception, bad posted before good... good posted to show what she looks like fully rigged and the overall condition of the interior prior to removal.
Thanks for the inquiry. My apologies for not being clear with regards to the photos posted.

[nomedulla]

If I added an additional 2.0 short block (GA code completely disassembled) with some 2.0 stainless steel heat exchangers, $6500 for everything, would that get this out of my garage?
Is it the rust that is scaring everyone from buying this?
Is it having to put back together what I have disassembled?
Somebody help me understand?
I am willing to answer any questions.
Simply do not have time with the kid's activities and all the other projects...and the real inconvenience of a job, I have.
I thought this year and model was "The One" that everyone wants... or is it everyone is just as broke as I am and has the dream of making it a concourse winner one day, but not the $$$?
I never envisioned concourse, just wanted to have a piece of the past that would bring a smile, to me and those who saw it, as it rolled down the road.

[Craigers17]

If I added an additional 2.0 short block (GA code completely disassembled) with some 2.0 stainless steel heat exchangers, $6500 for everything, would that get this out of my garage?
Is it the rust that is scaring everyone from buying this?
Is it having to put back together what I have disassembled?
Somebody help me understand?
I am willing to answer any questions.
Simply do not have time with the kid's activities and all the other projects...and the real inconvenience of a job, I have.
I thought this year and model was "The One" that everyone wants... or is it everyone is just as broke as I am and has the dream of making it a concourse winner one day, but not the $$$?
I never envisioned concourse, just wanted to have a piece of the past that would bring a smile, to me and those who saw it, as it rolled down the road.

Per your request, here's my 2 cents:

First, the pros of your car are 1973, 2.0, good compression numbers, and O.G. fuel injection. Nice looking car with nice interior.

The problem is, in my opinion, partially logistics. Probably 2/3rds of the people on this site live on the PAC coast. Look on the Craigslists of cities like L.A., Portland, etc., and you'll see that these guys can pick up nearly rust-free , running 914's for $4500-$8500 and drive them home. Simply put, why would they pay $5700 plus roughly $1500-$2K to ship it cross country....especially given the amount of rust on the vehicle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

As far as rust goes, I think you hit the nail on the head. That's some pretty substantial rust in the long/door sill area. Who knows that amount of corrosion inside the longs?

If it was an awesome running car, and had this amount of rust, you might get your asking price, but then you get into the "...and then something went wrong " story, so it's no longer driveable even for those closer to you. If you really think it's something minor, and can't fix it yourself, I'd have a reputable shop look at it and fix it. You might be able to spend a few hundred $$$, in order to retain more of your asking price.

Finally, and I mean no disrespect, but the FIRMNESS of your asking price probably isn't doing you any favors. People enjoy negotiation. Just say'n. All in all, it's a nice looking car.....I think just more work involved than most people want to do, or have the skills set to do. GLWT!