QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Mar 12 2015, 06:42 PM)
Prob too much $( to me). You were sent the wrong pictures. Bat tray usually means deeper problems around here. Why would the engine compartment be all wet? You don't need 2 projects. What is the story with car #1? Hope you didn't get taken too badly. You mentioned shipping out in the near future, yes? Don't be in such a hurry. Comb the classifieds here, club, pelican. Find YOUR car. Sail panel rust should be setting off alarms.
Oh boy, where do I begin?
Yeah, 5k for trans? If he drove up to the transmission shop, handed them the keys and asked for a side shift conversion with all new parts, maybe I could see that. Still doesn't make the trans worth 5k.
I can't have 2 projects, but #1 will be on long term hold if even salvageable. I've been looking for more of a good tub to swap all my stuff onto, but I would prefer something road ready.
I paid $1000 for a 1971 last year and ignored all the red flags. Starter missing and (center mount) carb off the engine, incorrect engine code for the year. Turns out it was a 76 van engine. Lots of visible rot. The longs on both sides packed with bond and painted over. All in all, a very ignorant purchase. But it took very little to get it running well.
Being a mechanic, I would still love to restore this over time, while driving something else. My Camry has 477,000 miles on it and will not last forever.
Anyway, my budget looks like about $8000 and I was thinking the Black Diamond car might be worth $7500? I passed on this last time he advertised it, but it is tempting.