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I’ve got a great relationship with this fellow, he’s older (70?) and he keeps saying he wants me to be the guy to take it, but I’m not into just giving money away either. If it’s worth it, great! But worried if it really is since numbers don’t match. But a 340 4 speed? With the torque boxes? If nothing else the car is just cool! I want it just out of principle, it’s a 4 speed hot rod, well could be. But now, I’m starting to think $2k may be a good buy.....it needs the love for sure, but yeah, I’m not worried about the rust....