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HELP NEEDED - Old Car Guru - Melbourne (to check out possible project car)
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:28 pm
by zossy1
Hi all,
I have my eye on an old Mustang for sale in SW Melbourne.
It needs some work...
I'm hoping there might be a kind hearted somebody out there, who knows what to look for (especially in terms of rust), and who might be able to go and inspect this thing before I bite the bullet and fly (or drive) down?
If you can help, please send a PM - I'd be grateful
Cheers!
Re: HELP NEEDED - Old Car Guru - Melbourne (to check out possible project car)
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:09 pm
by Mr Morlock
If its a project car its only possible to assess if its done from the point of view of a restorer. Unless the car is registered and running then its near impossible to get it checked out. You could get a mobile mechanic or perhaps some other organisation that will inspect and give you are report. If you are not an expert in doing these projects then picking a Mustang means pretty big dollars because for some reason people want these pretty ordinary cars. There are plenty of Mustangs about and buying closer to home has benefits.
Re: HELP NEEDED - Old Car Guru - Melbourne (to check out possible project car)
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:00 pm
by zossy1
I honestly did not know any of that, Morlock. Thank you so much for your kind and insightful comments. I will now go away and consider what you have said very carefully.
OK, now that I have decided that I know what I'm doing, can anyone help? Case of beer, or nice bottle of single malt, in it for someone with the time and inclination, a modicum of knowledge, and some skill with a camera phone...
Re: HELP NEEDED - Old Car Guru - Melbourne (to check out possible project car)
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:03 pm
by zossy1
Actually, never mind guys - the damn thing sold today.
Re: HELP NEEDED - Old Car Guru - Melbourne (to check out possible project car)
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:19 pm
by pcmx5
Bad luck, Zossy, I have just got off the phone from friend in Melb who has restored a couple and depending on location would have had a look for you.Never mind though a "novice" like you will have obviously benefited fron the sage advice that that your post has attracted!!! How many cars have you and your Dad restored/rebuilt again?
Cheers,
Peter.