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mgb4tim

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So, I get to look for a "rolling restoration" or a "product development car".

The deal was I could spend $800, but I can always find a couple hundred in my pockets.

I'd like to find something that runs, doesn't have to be pretty, but could become a driver with new tires, brakes and a tune up. I'd like a GT, especially a RB (like Tony had that I missed).

Don't mind some sill or floor rot. Just looking for something to drive until I can finish my current project.

I'm in Pittsburgh, so west coast or southern cars aren't really an option. She's including the transportation costs in the "$800". She's tough.

Thanks!
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tony barnhill

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ROAD TRIP!!!
 
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You finally stripped the 74.5 GT Tony? Arrrgh! When did that happen?
 

tony barnhill

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Started stripping it over the summer - nothing off it that can't be put back as I've not taken any '74-1/2 GT specific stuff.
 
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Aaaaahhhhh Thank You!
 

tony barnhill

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But next summer she comes completely apart & the shell goes to crusher!
 
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Is it rusting through?
 

tony barnhill

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Only real rust is in passenger floor where kids in the PO's neighborhood shot the door glass & windshield....easy fix....hey, it was on my site for years at $750 - I lowered it to $500 & it was too ugly/too much work for anybody...so......

Zack - the driver fender was the one damaged in the accident - do you need a passenger one?
 

tony barnhill

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Doesn't run - hasn't run since it was in fender bender in '84.
 

tony barnhill

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Took 'em down years ago, Tim
 

Bruce74B

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"There is significant rust to the inner rocker panels." is enought to scare me away from that one.

Tim, I will look around in Harrisburg area for you, if this is not too far for you to go. I think I know of a RB GT that might be for sale, but it hasn't been driven in years.

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Scott_Hower

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And I'll keep my eyes open from Harrisburg to Phillipsburg, NJ (Lehigh Valley area). $800 should get you a GT with a $1250 asking price :smile:

Have you checked Craigslist?
 

vping

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That CT GT does not seem bad even for the buy it now price.
 
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