gentlemen,
in the face of recent setbacks, I'm still on the hunt. there's a 74 for sale from island motor cars in Seatauket NY, listed on Hemmings among other places looks pretty clean but who knows... Seller sez it started life as a 1.8 and has been built to 2.0 I know in a general way what that means but what's that mean for this car/engine?
If anyone has checked this car out or is willing to, I would much appreciate more info & of course be willing to compensate for your time/trouble please let me know
TIA
cjl

why aren't there any cars in Texas?

Because they aren't big enough for most Texans ...

Are you looking to buy a car? If so I might have one for sale.

yep
let me know what you got PM, email or in this thread. I'm interested
thanks
cjl

Ya'll know that if you give Tejas an enema, it will be the size of Rhode Island (goes for Tejans too!).

Is the car From Island Motors silver?

yep

I live in East Setauket. I've never seen the car, but I'd be happy to have a look. Shoot me the link to the ad.

Joe

Had a friend look at this a year ago. I can't remember all the details but the paint was originally red and had a half assed paint job with over spray all over the trim. The car wouldn't start and had to be push started. Interior pieces were hacked together. Hell hole in fair condition.

I'd pass for that kind of asking money.

Hey Len and Lesch,

Yes I just found the link, while the pics look ok we all know that's where it ends..

Where in Texas are you?

thanks for replies Len and porschef and all
I know it's been there awhile which says something in and of itself
mechanics and rust are my main concerns pretty can come later but for that kind of dough I'd definitely want A+ in both those categories.
porschef I know everybody has a busy life but if you ever would have some time for a ppi let me know owner said he was amenable to an inspection
thanks for the input fellas
cjl

Sent you a PM

Have you been checking craigslist? At least 10-15 cars for sale all over the state.

I'd be happy to help, just let me know via pm.

Just my take; I'd stay away from Northeast cars unless they are being sold by a reputable member, while I got lucky with my car (from a rust standpoint anyway) you are more likely to find a drier tub example closer to home. Be patient, the right one will show up.

So...for that money, I'd keep looking.

little bit, guess I need to go a little harder at CL I've got very little experience (virtually none) on CL.
thanks for the heads up
cjl

if you want to search something specific on craigslist but not just your local area, I use this search engine.
http://www.searchtempest.com/
Jim