ekajkrats
1/2 ton status
Didn't even notice you moved it for me, thanks!
Made it home.
So the lady and her husband I bought it from were great people. They were very happy it was going to someone who really wanted it and would out it to use again. It was listed about 5 months ago for $9k. I saw it pop up on the local app because it was dropped to $7.5k. before I went to look I was setting up a time. They said someone was coming over Sat at 10, I could come at 11. I then messaged back, I could rearrange work and come today, Thursday, or Friday. Lucky for me she said first come first served, so she had no problem showing me the car Friday.
I arrived and after looking it over and talking with them for a while about life, growing up in the area and such I took it for a ride around the block. While talking though I got the history of the car. Bought in Redding CA it lived it's life up there until 2014. The widow didn't want it after her husband passed so this couple bought it. They put about 200 miles on it in the 8 years. Never driving it more than 20 miles out of town.
It cranked right up on the rebuilt carb (cerca 2014). And purred. Critters have stored nuts/shells and the engine needs a good cleaning, but the 283 ran so smooth.
You definitely have to plan ahead to stop. But that is easy to address. It needed new tires, battery, and the electrical on the dash is not hooked up at all. No lights, no radio, and also no heater/fan. Rear seat needs to be reupholstered but for now will get a new cover.
So after talking to them a bit, I asked if they were flexible on price. Immediately she says Jerry can go lower. Made me laugh. I asked what they were thinking, she replied what's your best offer. I was willing to do the $7.5k but said I could do $7k but would love to get it for $6.5k. Jerry replied, I can do $6.5k. I made sure they felt they were getting their money's worth and and I told them I thought I was getting a great deal. So off to the bank and returned and it was mine. And that last pic was as I drove it home 13 miles. Probably it's longest drive in years.
Now I've added some gas and put in a new battery.
@82355 I'll definitely leave it 4 door. As you said it's very nice. And it does suit me with all the kids I have.
Extremely clean underneath. Trunk is very good with no rust holes.
Drip rails show rust coming through. So I'll want ti address that.
On Saturday I picked up my buddy in town and we cruised over to his dad's place. Dad had a 64 Chevelle SS convertible, but has since sold it. Has other classic cars and wanted to check it out. On the way over the rear passenger drum stuck. Smoking along the way.
So I opened it up and after a little bit of cleaning
Took it apart and replaced the one side.
That got me back on the road (still need to do the other three drums). But contemplating a disc brake swap for the front.
Now I'm at the tire shop having those put on. Now I'm good enough to get me around town and to Cars and Coffee tomorrow.
When I get home today, 2 issues to address, battery hold down and rear seat cover.
-Jacob
Made it home.
So the lady and her husband I bought it from were great people. They were very happy it was going to someone who really wanted it and would out it to use again. It was listed about 5 months ago for $9k. I saw it pop up on the local app because it was dropped to $7.5k. before I went to look I was setting up a time. They said someone was coming over Sat at 10, I could come at 11. I then messaged back, I could rearrange work and come today, Thursday, or Friday. Lucky for me she said first come first served, so she had no problem showing me the car Friday.
I arrived and after looking it over and talking with them for a while about life, growing up in the area and such I took it for a ride around the block. While talking though I got the history of the car. Bought in Redding CA it lived it's life up there until 2014. The widow didn't want it after her husband passed so this couple bought it. They put about 200 miles on it in the 8 years. Never driving it more than 20 miles out of town.
It cranked right up on the rebuilt carb (cerca 2014). And purred. Critters have stored nuts/shells and the engine needs a good cleaning, but the 283 ran so smooth.
You definitely have to plan ahead to stop. But that is easy to address. It needed new tires, battery, and the electrical on the dash is not hooked up at all. No lights, no radio, and also no heater/fan. Rear seat needs to be reupholstered but for now will get a new cover.
So after talking to them a bit, I asked if they were flexible on price. Immediately she says Jerry can go lower. Made me laugh. I asked what they were thinking, she replied what's your best offer. I was willing to do the $7.5k but said I could do $7k but would love to get it for $6.5k. Jerry replied, I can do $6.5k. I made sure they felt they were getting their money's worth and and I told them I thought I was getting a great deal. So off to the bank and returned and it was mine. And that last pic was as I drove it home 13 miles. Probably it's longest drive in years.
Now I've added some gas and put in a new battery.
@82355 I'll definitely leave it 4 door. As you said it's very nice. And it does suit me with all the kids I have.
Extremely clean underneath. Trunk is very good with no rust holes.
Drip rails show rust coming through. So I'll want ti address that.
On Saturday I picked up my buddy in town and we cruised over to his dad's place. Dad had a 64 Chevelle SS convertible, but has since sold it. Has other classic cars and wanted to check it out. On the way over the rear passenger drum stuck. Smoking along the way.
So I opened it up and after a little bit of cleaning
Took it apart and replaced the one side.
That got me back on the road (still need to do the other three drums). But contemplating a disc brake swap for the front.
Now I'm at the tire shop having those put on. Now I'm good enough to get me around town and to Cars and Coffee tomorrow.
When I get home today, 2 issues to address, battery hold down and rear seat cover.
-Jacob
