To buy or not to buy, that is the question.

[JERS09]

The Good-1 owner 1970(titled in 71-#13088) 240 with lots of original paperwork and recipts. Most body panels are realitively straight and rust free. Passenger seat is perfect and most of the interior pieces are there. Original spare sits in a rust free hatch. Runs and drives OK for a 40 year old car. The price is right-$2200 from a friend.

The bad-Rusted through in one of the quarters and rocker panel. Frame rusted through where the sway bar conects.(seems common based on the abundancy of replacement options. Original steel wheels do not come with the car(period correct Alloys are on it currently). The $2200 should be used to finish any number of several projects at home.

WHAT SHOULD I DO? :stupid:

Jer

[esprist]

The Good-1 owner 1970(titled in 71-#13088) 240 with lots of original paperwork and recipts. Most body panels are realitively straight and rust free. Passenger seat is perfect and most of the interior pieces are there. Original spare sits in a rust free hatch. Runs and drives OK for a 40 year old car. The price is right-$2200 from a friend.

The bad-Rusted through in one of the quarters and rocker panel. Frame rusted through where the sway bar conects.(seems common based on the abundancy of replacement options. Original steel wheels do not come with the car(period correct Alloys are on it currently). The $2200 should be used to finish any number of several projects at home.

WHAT SHOULD I DO? :stupid:

Jer

I rather spend $5000 and buy a rust free car than a rust pot.

Series 1 with few rust will be worth at least $5000 or so.

Mechanical components can be repaired or replaced a lot easier than body.

It is a matter of opinion.......

[JohnnyO]

Given that you are located in Chicago, this may be the best series 1 you find under 5 grand in your area.....

Just something to think about.

Welcome to the board.

John

[geezer]

The rust you see is just the tip of the iceberg. I agree 100% with esprist. Spend the money up front for a better rust free starting point, unless you enjoy spending lots of time & money replacing the rusted metal.

[DeMoore]

Can you post pictures of the rust spots?

[WingZr0]

I have to agree with Johnny'O on this one. I used to live in Indianapolis, thats where my moms side is from, and just about every NEW car there is F'd up if not from the rust then from the wrecks over the winter. If a 70 is what your absolutely looking for AND your willing to spend to fix it then do it. If not then wait for a cleaner Z or ship one in from out of state. Pics would help us a long way in determining what your working with here. Oh yeah, and welcome aboard

Edited March 2, 2010 by WingZr0

[Sailor Bob]

Go rust free - there is no doubt that you will be better off in every sense.