Posted by Billk
on 6/12/2009, 1:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Which would you choose ?"
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I just look for overall rust underneath the car. In addition to the floor pans check the sills and lower end of the rear fenders. These cars all rust pretty badly if left to the elements.
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: I agree that these cars are NO
: investments !
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: Besides the floor pans, what should I
: look for underneath the cars ? Anything
: particular to the Spits ?
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: Thanks for your input !
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: I like round tails better, so the 69
: would have the upper hand. Better yet
: if it has the small crank 1296. Probaly
: be the deal closer. BUT, the 71 has
: the cleanest lines of the square tails.
: And the 79 is the most
: "luxurious" of those you
: listed (and heaviest with those
: bumpers).
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: I would probably go the the one in best
: condition. HINT...you under the car.
:
: Don't look at these cars as an
: investment, unless you want results
: like my 401k of late.
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: Assuming you had the opportunity to buy
: 4 different Spitfires for a frame-off
: restoration project. All are in very
: comparable shape (body, engine,
: interior, etc.) and the asking price is
: about the same for each:
:
: One is a '69, the other a MKIV from
: '71, the 3rd one is either '73 or a '74
: (not sure) and the last one is a '79
: 1500.
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: None have a hard-top available and none
: have overdrive.
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: Considering the availability for parts,
: value of a restored car, pleasure to
: drive, etc, and again, assuming the
: amount of work and money to spend is
: very similar for all cars: wich one
: would you choose ?
:
: Thanks for sharing your wisdom !
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: Louis, Vaudreuil
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