Dan the Man cars ?

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junkyardhero said:
he's effectively hamstrung himself with the extremely limited criteria he feels acceptable.
clean and rust free 70~72 dart, 70~74 duster, 70~73 scamp
must have V8, AT, PS & AC (might as well put PB in there too)
budget is 22K

which should be doable. but he refuses to expand his search beyond 250mi of the evident mopar desert he lives in.

from previous ramblings:
>the interior must be perfect, he flat out turned one down because of a flaw in the headliner
>color seems to be somewhat important
>no "race cars"
>zero bodywork (too expensive)

everything is going to require work at some level, unless it's like a 60K car and even then it'll probably need something dumb. the search radius is ridiculous; 500mi minimum is where you should start if you're serious. the inability to have imagination or vision is crippling in a very true can't see the forest for the trees outlook.

find a car that's 12K and needs 10K in paint and body, scoop an excellent "race" car and take off all the race stuff to sell or trade, go for a cheap and clean slant car and drop in a V8.

all of that is off the table.

so basically, if you impose limitations you get what you get and you don't get upset.
you pay thru the nose, or you buy cheap and build it.
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I picked up this, after selling my 66 Satellite, to a guy that drove from Texas to Tampa to get it.....4 k , 12 year old paint. But I did have a built 340, 727 and 4:10 Richmond gear set I kept and put I this. I definitely have some money and time in it, 98% rust free. My Mopar Brother Big AL ( 2nd head at the Caddy bodyshop, did it for another Mopar Brother, my Friend Brian....

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mopowers said:
Not sure if you've ever had an old car before, but even when they're "done," they still require work. It'll always be a "project." The more you post about your limitations, the more obvious it is that you may just not be cut out for an old Mopar. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I've got plenty of friends who appreciate old cars, but don't have the desire, skills, tools/space, or funds to actually own one and keep it on the road.
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EXACTLY. They are NEVER done. Unless you are dead. Then they aren’t done for someone else.
 
Dan the man said:
Blue is my first choice, but I like red and tan. I don't have to have a vinyl top but I won't pass on a car that has one.
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Dan, if you want a car bad enough you sometimes have to make compromises.

As narrow as your expectations are, you’ll never find a car. You can’t. Even if Chrysler built one exactly like you want, the chances of it still being on the road is small. And if it is on the road, the chances of it being unmodified is close to nil.

These cars were used as everyday transportation. They were driven year round, without AC (even in the hottest climes), in the snow, ice and rain. They towed boats and bike trailers, we drove them to the track, bolted on slicks and beat the living **** out of them.

They got ate up out east because the bumbling dolts that run the show out there salt the roads. So cars back there are literally either going back to dirt or already there.

Now it’s happening out west. If I was in charge (God knows I SHOULD be) I would immediately ban the use of salt, gravel, sand, plowing or any other inclement weather road work. If you can’t drive in the snow, stay home. The **** melts pretty quick. The world won’t stop turning if the sissy’s stay home for a few days.

You have to make a change in YOUR wants or you’ll never get a car.

It’s like not dating because you can’t find Cinderella. What else did you miss because you believe in a fantasy that never existed, or if it did, it’s dead?
 
Back in the 80s and 90s many 68-9 and a few 70 B bodies went thru my hands. Projects to nut/bolt rstored, and parts cars too. This was before the (inter) net youngsters and there was the KC Star and MCG and word of mouth ther in NW Missouri.
I lived 1 1/2 hours N of KC, MO. (all the $ peeps lived in S KC.) There was a guy that called me about every 2-3 months for a couple yeras lookng fora 69 Roadrunner that meet his requirements. He WOULD make the trip up to my house every so often, BUT no matter what RR I had it always lacked something. Color, trans, interior solor, tint, seat, AC, PS., price, the list wa LONG> One day I was busy or tired and I informed him I will never find HIS perfect RR. I bet he called me on 30 cars.

Then there were the calls that always said, YOU are too far to come look. Lke there were 10 68-70 B bodies on their city block! ha

It is just NOT a perfect world.

Mom always said "do somethng even if it IS wrong!"
 
Here's a puppy that's close but wrong color and has .minimal rust and minor dents.
I personally like this color over Sassy Green. If it was closer I'd look at it just for giggles.
Anyone out rhere close ?
vancouver.craigslist.org

1971 Dodge Dart swinger - cars & trucks - by owner

1971 Dodge Dart -318/5.2L V8 Engine all original only 43,000 miles - Holley four barrel carburetor - dual exhaust -practically zero rust besides small part in trunk and passenger side floor panel...
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My '64 Dart is a Salvage Title, might have only been a fender and totalled. I'd be 3rd owner. Was purportedly owned by a little old lady from Pasadena.
" Put a Dodge in your garage huuuuney "
 
Unless you pay to have a car built for you, you will need to make compromises. That's just how this game works. There are barns finds still out there, but even then, they will require work. The internet limited the chances of finding a perfect gem for dirt cheap. Those days are gone.

I found my Scamp under a carport in BFE Oregon. Took me 2 years to bring her back to life. I bought the car for $7k. Original Winchester Grey paint. Great price, but it took me a lot time.

At some point you just have to pull the trigger



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I agree the internet stops the steal of good or not so good cars CHEAP!

I see there arens. The high end resto shop car that 99% of the time te seller has way more in it than it will bring unless a hemi Daytona at BJ ...maybe. But how many people spne $100,000 and up on just a "common" car.

Then ther is the home built car that is anywhere from a death trap to a fairly decent driver...sorta.

The there is the home built car that is quality work.

Mom was right. IF you have to ask the price, maybe you can't afford it anyway!
I always have to ask the price!!
 
Just Send It said:
Unless you pay to have a car built for you, you will need to make compromises. That's just how this game works. There are barns finds still out there, but even then, they will require work. The internet limited the chances of finding a perfect gem for dirt cheap. Those days are gone.

I found my Scamp under a carport in BFE Oregon. Took me 2 years to bring her back to life. I bought the car for $7k. Original Winchester Grey paint. Great price, but it took me a lot time.

At some point you just have to pull the trigger

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Great Job, Man!
 
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