302 head exhaust port bulge and a '65 Valiant LH manifold
This damn car.....
Such a long and crappy story.
In 2013, the former owner had it in his driveway doing nothing. The guy he had helping him with the car just disappeared. It had been sitting for 4 years.
I offered to help him, saying that I'd do the body and paint for free. He misunderstood, thinking that I offered to take the car to my place and oversee or do everything on the car.
Three years went by as I finished up a couple of my own projects. When it came time to get to work on this one, he started in about engine rebuilding, upholstery, suspension work, etc. It was clear then that he had a far greater expectation of my involvement than I did.
I reiterated my original offer....I'd do the body and paint and deliver it back to him to finish. He admitted that he'd never finish it himself and offered me a deal....$5000 for this car, a '65 Barracuda project that I thought he already gave me (That I already sold) a 75 Power Wagon and a load of parts.
I did well with the deal. The Barracuda sold for $5000 and I made a similar amount from the parts but I still had this Valiant.
I never wanted it. I would have never looked to buy one. If I wanted a convertible, it would be a 67-69 Dart or a 68-70 Satellite.
I seem to do this crap to myself all too often. I like the Mopars and when some newbie shows interest, I make these offers to help. Most of the time, I end up doing almost everything because the other guy is a part time, fair weathered enthusiast.
This damn car.....
Such a long and crappy story.
In 2013, the former owner had it in his driveway doing nothing. The guy he had helping him with the car just disappeared. It had been sitting for 4 years.
I offered to help him, saying that I'd do the body and paint for free. He misunderstood, thinking that I offered to take the car to my place and oversee or do everything on the car.
Three years went by as I finished up a couple of my own projects. When it came time to get to work on this one, he started in about engine rebuilding, upholstery, suspension work, etc. It was clear then that he had a far greater expectation of my involvement than I did.
I reiterated my original offer....I'd do the body and paint and deliver it back to him to finish. He admitted that he'd never finish it himself and offered me a deal....$5000 for this car, a '65 Barracuda project that I thought he already gave me (That I already sold) a 75 Power Wagon and a load of parts.
I did well with the deal. The Barracuda sold for $5000 and I made a similar amount from the parts but I still had this Valiant.
I never wanted it. I would have never looked to buy one. If I wanted a convertible, it would be a 67-69 Dart or a 68-70 Satellite.
I seem to do this crap to myself all too often. I like the Mopars and when some newbie shows interest, I make these offers to help. Most of the time, I end up doing almost everything because the other guy is a part time, fair weathered enthusiast.
