Considering 70 Duster
Hello everyone,
I've been visiting the site for quite a while as a guest, seeing some great stories and getting some good second-hand advice. Now, I'm hoping for some good first-hand advice!
While in high school and college I worked at a body shop that specialized in classic car restoration. Most of my experience is with body work.
That being said, I'm looking at picking up my first A-body. I found a local car - 1970 Plymouth Duster. It's got a 340 auto, orange on black, in decent shape.
I went and saw the car today. I did a relatively thorough inspection and didn't see any bad rust or rot. There is some pretty low skill filler work - but that is the type of stuff I love repairing.
They're asking $5500 for the car. Engine runs strong, they claim it's can be a daily driver.
Here is their description:
1970 Plymouth Duster with a 340 motor, Orange with Black interior, New Interstate Battery, Polished Old style mags- Great running car, Body is in driver quality condition, it is not a perfect car, it does need some TLC, Lift off hood.Car does have scratches and some dings, windshield has a crack, Trunk is good condition along with rockers, New wheel cylinders, No overheating problems, bucket seats with center shifter,power steering, recently serviced drum brakes all around, Always starts. Stop in and see this car in person for a test drive.
With the limited info you have from me and their description - what do you think?
Thanks!
Hello everyone,
I've been visiting the site for quite a while as a guest, seeing some great stories and getting some good second-hand advice. Now, I'm hoping for some good first-hand advice!
While in high school and college I worked at a body shop that specialized in classic car restoration. Most of my experience is with body work.
That being said, I'm looking at picking up my first A-body. I found a local car - 1970 Plymouth Duster. It's got a 340 auto, orange on black, in decent shape.
I went and saw the car today. I did a relatively thorough inspection and didn't see any bad rust or rot. There is some pretty low skill filler work - but that is the type of stuff I love repairing.
They're asking $5500 for the car. Engine runs strong, they claim it's can be a daily driver.
Here is their description:
1970 Plymouth Duster with a 340 motor, Orange with Black interior, New Interstate Battery, Polished Old style mags- Great running car, Body is in driver quality condition, it is not a perfect car, it does need some TLC, Lift off hood.Car does have scratches and some dings, windshield has a crack, Trunk is good condition along with rockers, New wheel cylinders, No overheating problems, bucket seats with center shifter,power steering, recently serviced drum brakes all around, Always starts. Stop in and see this car in person for a test drive.
With the limited info you have from me and their description - what do you think?
Thanks!