would someone please buy this !!

[bthompson]

A few to add...
The Weber DGV, of course.
Is the alternator missing?!? There's an unconnected bracket on the engine.
The underhood air duct is a duct taped wonder.
The engine has apparently been detailed by pouring a can of black paint over it. :laugh:

(Untopped dashboards DO exist...you can tell them by the cracks!)

 

[tony barnhill]

Has anybody said anything yet about the boot weatherstripping that's ripped?

 

[bthompson]

Here's the list so far, Tony...
(I've thrown in a couple more I noticed)

Fantasy price
Missing overriders
No MIDGET letters
Grill badge octagon surround painted black
Grill badge faded out
Exhaust muffler & tailpipe incorrect
Radio with no antenna
Black paint above trimline
Boot lid nubbies where luggage rack was
Bad boot fit
Hit on right rear
Misaligned rear bumpers
Idiots can't fold a top
Corroded gauges
Dash topper
Loose wiring under dash
No cigar lighter
Worn carpeting
Door caps mismatch to panels
Map light lens missing
Radio backplate
Nonstock radio
Black engine compartment
Black engine
Weber carb
No alternator?
Bodged air duct
Owld Speckled Trunk
Incorrect Aconite color?
Boot weatherstripping worn

 

[JPSmit]

and while I'm pretty sure it is actually a Midget colour - it's one I like the least FWIW

 

[Baz]

Front license plate holder upside down.
Fasten Seat Belt Buzzer on a 74?
In one picture, the car is idling, the oil pressure and temp are correct, but the idle is about 950-1000, with the choke in.
There should be two extra tenax fastners on the top, one on each side, furthest forward, they are missing.
Fantasy price. Sorry, it just reiterating.

 

[walshja]

nice catch on the front license plate holder !!

my 1974 has the fasten seatbelt warning light/buzzer, so that may be correct. I take it your 1974 doesn't?

what's the deal with the idle, what should it be at?

 

[Rik]

I thought the Aconite Purple was dark (all the time) like the pictures of the car in the shade (or indoors). This cars color in sunlight doesn't do it for me.
Now, the big question. How much do you think this car should actually sell for?
I say $6,500-7,000.
Rik

 

[tony barnhill]

<span style="font-size: 20pt"> <span style="font-weight: bold"> <span style="color: #FF0000"> RIK!!! </span></span> </span>

 

[walshja]

WOW, you think that much? I paid $5k for mine

I would think that would go for $4k or less, in light of the above list.

am I way off?

 

[Baz]

I take it your 1974 doesn't?

Mine doesn't, but that's just mine, there may be those that do; 74, a weird year.

what's the deal with the idle, what should it be at?

About 750. Some a little less, some a little more. Overall motor condition is a factor. Not 950-1000 though.

 

[Baz]

I'm with you with the price. $7k max. If your desperate.
If you've got $7k hanging around your cod piece, you're probably not.
A good example of "this is what it cost to 'restore' it, so this is what I'll ask".

 

[jlaird]

Hehe, it's the damb carbs I can never get Miss Agath below 900 and I have done everything I know to do.

 

[jvandyke]

I don't think I'd buy it just for the color. Don't like it. So I guess if you can live with the color. 4K.?

 

[Rik]

Hey, my quote was just a guess.
Rik

 

[racingenglishcars]

That adjuster above the alternator is for the missing Air Pump, which normally mounts to the pivot on the thermostat housing.

 

[texas_bugeye]

Ok since were doing this. Somebody tried to close the trunk and the prop was latched.

JAMBDIT DID IT AGAIN!! There must be a million who have done it. And a stinker to to fix rite

 

[tweety]

Wow, I've never seen this group get catty. But in this case it's justified.

 

[GeeBee1]

I am surprised that it has taken this long....

 

[walshja]

37 posts in less than a day, impressive !!!

I'll put my car up for the 'analysis', I would seriously like to know what is not original and needs fixing. I want to get my car as original as I can, I think I'm close, but there are a few areas that I have questions on.

 

[GeeBee1]

Go for it Joe, it sounds like fun...