It looks like I am going to buy 1973 se 350 to fix up for my wife to
>use as an around town car. Here are the details and a few questions. >
>First and perhaps most important I am buying it from a client/friend.
>We do a lot of business together and I trust what he tells me, as
>opposed to buying a car from a complete stranger. The car doesn't
>start right now and he has been told that there is a problem in the
>fuel system. His health is not the greatest and money is tight so he
>has decided to get the car out of his driveway.
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>Exterior is straight throughout with the exception of a bent front
>bumper. Interior parts are in good condition. Upholstery and carpets
>will all have to be replaced. I ran an upholstery shop for a few years
>and will likely re-foam and reupholster the seats myself as well as
>installing new carpet.
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>Tires show no sign of uneven wear. Checked the oil cap and there is no
>water in the oil. He says the car was running great (transmission,
>steering and brakes) until it stopped running. He believes a loser
>relative of his may have gotten under the hood and tweaked something
>that caused the problem.
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>My background: Though I am by no means a hotshot mechanic I have done
>rings and valves on a few cars, tune ups etc. and I do like working on
>autos..sometimes.. if the conditions are right. I really just want to
>get this up and running and fixed up a little for my wife to use as >her first car.
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>It is also a grey market car, should I expect massive headaches as a
>result? It has been previously registered and driven here in Nevada so
>I don't anticipate compliance problems.
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>The gamble is not huge as he is asking only $600. Pictures are at
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>Your comments and advice are welcome. Thanks in advance.
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