Alright, an update

terrible one · January 27, 2006, 12:39:36 PM

I've got an update on the '68 Charger I was thinking about purchasing. The guy said I could have it for $4,000. I'm going to put in a lot of pictures, please tell me what you guys think about the price. Looks like a good deal to me.

Blown70 · January 27, 2006, 12:55:36 PM

Had to always tell from pics but I would say from what I see and with what is there it is well worth the $$. Anything you can tell us about it.

Driveline, or do you have one.?

Tom

I would buy it....

Pistolpete · January 27, 2006, 12:56:51 PM

I have to agree, sounds like a steal, but without more info tough to say........

I'd buy it too

terrible one · January 27, 2006, 12:59:31 PM

The car is an original 383 car. No engine, tranny, or driveshaft. Frame still has almost all of original undercoating in tact. All of the grill assembly is there, and worked when the guy got the car. The whole front end of the car is done, including the suspension. The pictures show how little rust the car has. The interior is all there and in restorable condition, besides the front seats which were gone when the guy got the car.

That's all I know, but I figure with all the time, work, and money already put into it, the rising prices, the grill being all there,and the interior, it is a really good price, yes?

Charger_Fan · January 27, 2006, 01:13:28 PM

Is it just me, or is the school bus in the 1st pic shorter than the Charger?

I'd say judging from the pics, for the money, you couldn't go too wrong.

Blown70 · January 27, 2006, 01:40:30 PM

Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on January 27, 2006, 01:13:28 PM
Is it just me, or is the school bus in the 1st pic shorter than the Charger?

I'd say judging from the pics, for the money, you couldn't go too wrong.

THE SHORT BUS.....

Tom

greenpigs · January 27, 2006, 01:49:36 PM

Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on January 27, 2006, 01:13:28 PM
Is it just me, or is the school bus in the 1st pic shorter than the Charger?

I'd say judging from the pics, for the money, you couldn't go too wrong.

Why, you want to buy your high school ride?

Buy the Charger...BTW.

terrible one · January 27, 2006, 05:40:12 PM

Alright, so you guys think 4 g's is a good price, and this would be a good start? I'm only doin this once so I just gotta be anal and double check.

Silver R/T · January 27, 2006, 05:42:55 PM

looks like good deal, especially he has already started some bodywork on it looks like

terrible one · January 27, 2006, 05:47:24 PM

Yeah I'm sure that that is a lot of $$$ worth of body work already put into it, plus the grills are worth a lot as well, right? I don't know how much the front suspension piece and all were, but probably not cheap. Also what hasn't been done looks really good too IMHO

Blown70 · January 27, 2006, 10:53:52 PM

Quote from: terrible one on January 27, 2006, 05:47:24 PM

Yeah I'm sure that that is a lot of $$$ worth of body work already put into it, plus the grills are worth a lot as well, right? I don't know how much the front suspension piece and all were, but probably not cheap. Also what hasn't been done looks really good too IMHO

BUY IT!!!

rare69 · January 27, 2006, 11:18:56 PM

plenty restorable, if 68 is what your looking for i would jump on it.cant hardly buy the fenders for 4 grand.

BB1 · January 28, 2006, 08:22:44 AM

That one is near me, I thought about it. Do you need someone to look at it? $4000. uh mmmm?

I think the vin said it was a 318 car instead of a 383.

Let me know.

terrible one · January 28, 2006, 11:19:13 AM

Hey man, I would LOVE for someone to look at it. Only if it's plenty convienent though. Yes, the VIN does say it is a 318 car, but I don't mind.

If need be, you can e-mail me at messywires@gmail.com

terrible one · January 28, 2006, 11:25:03 AM

Quote from: rare69 on January 27, 2006, 11:18:56 PM
plenty restorable, if 68 is what your looking for i would jump on it.cant hardly buy the fenders for 4 grand.

Yeah, I was looking for a '68 or '70. Everyone is telling me that the work already done is worth the price he wants for the car.

jaak · January 28, 2006, 11:33:42 AM

judging by the pic and description you gave... I would give 4K for it, looks like a good project.

Jason

BB1 · January 28, 2006, 12:17:44 PM

You have an email

terrible one · January 28, 2006, 12:23:09 PM

You have a reply

Oh yeah, thank you guys for all of the help. I'll basically know today whether or not I'll be able to get her

andy74 · January 28, 2006, 03:19:45 PM

keep us posted

terrible one · January 28, 2006, 08:12:28 PM

Alright guys, 49 minutes till the auction ends on the bay, and its at $3150. Therefore I think I might try to get it thru Ebay hence the cheaper price and record of the transaction. I've got the permission and the funding now. Know what the problem is? Where to keep it?! Ahhh

greenpigs · January 28, 2006, 08:16:43 PM

Quote from: terrible one on January 28, 2006, 08:12:28 PM

Know what the problem is? Where to keep it?! Ahhh

Try MeFirst ass, I hear from Doc74 he can fit lots of stuff up in it.

Drache · January 28, 2006, 08:37:04 PM

Quote from: greenpigs on January 28, 2006, 08:16:43 PM
Quote from: terrible one on January 28, 2006, 08:12:28 PM

Know what the problem is? Where to keep it?! Ahhh

Try MeFirst ass, I hear from Doc74 he can fit lots of stuff up in it.

I thought that's where Silver R/T is keeping all his stuff at the moment?

terrible one · January 28, 2006, 09:07:37 PM

Welp...

With 10 seconds left it was at $3100, and I put in a bid for $3600. I was winning until 3 seconds left when someone (who I think was usuing a damn sniper) outbid me by 50 dollars...I didn't have enough time to put in another bid. I'm bummed guys

Drache · January 28, 2006, 09:35:44 PM

Quote from: terrible one on January 28, 2006, 09:07:37 PM
Welp...

With 10 seconds left it was at $3100, and I put in a bid for $3600. I was winning until 3 seconds left when someone (who I think was usuing a damn sniper) outbid me by 50 dollars...I didn't have enough time to put in another bid. I'm bummed guys

Very sorry to hear that. Hopefully you have better luck next time....

terrible one · January 28, 2006, 11:34:32 PM

Ah it's alright. Sometime soon I will have one and then I can laugh and enjoy it because I have one and don't have to worry about not having one

Drache · January 28, 2006, 11:58:25 PM

Quote from: terrible one on January 28, 2006, 11:34:32 PM

Ah it's alright. Sometime soon I will have one and then I can laugh and enjoy it because I have one and don't have to worry about not having one

Unless you have to restore it. It's still fun but there's not always that much laughing lol

Troy · January 29, 2006, 12:19:02 AM

Quote from: terrible one on January 28, 2006, 09:07:37 PM
Welp...

With 10 seconds left it was at $3100, and I put in a bid for $3600. I was winning until 3 seconds left when someone (who I think was usuing a damn sniper) outbid me by 50 dollars...I didn't have enough time to put in another bid. I'm bummed guys

Just wondering...

if you were willing to pay $4,000 then why didn't you make that your maximum bid? At least if it had sold for $50 more than the most you would pay it would be better than losing it to someone for $350 less than you thought it was worth. I had this conversation three times already this week with people talking about never being able to get good deals. I buy almost every single good deal I find right there on the spot with no haggling and no BS. I may pay slightly more than someone else for something but I still get it and I still pay less than what I was willing to. I'd rather have the car/part than to be empty handed and wishing I had forked over an extra $50. I'm sure you can find another car and I hope you find one even nicer. Next time, pull the trigger when you have the chance! (Just don't get railroaded into paying more than a fair price.)

Troy

terrible one · January 29, 2006, 12:24:24 AM

Troy, I completly understand where you are coming from.

I didn't give him the $4k for 2 reasons.

Firstly, the guy hadn't responded to me in e-mail while the auction was about to end, and I didn't want to make the offer and him have to sell it to the winner. Didn't want to risk not having a shot at the car at all. Also my dad wanted me to go to $3,600 firm. Yes, $4k is easily a great deal, but he doesn't see it like myself, just as a project for me and a rolling body that needs a helluva lot of work and money.

BB1 · January 29, 2006, 09:03:20 AM

Try and find off ebay sites, local papers, penney saver. Not everyone has or knows how to use computers.
Cash in hand always helps.
These cars are well known money makers, crooks like hlpeg make a living off of rusted hulks, beware.

It might take years, that's the way I look at it. Good luck with your search.

terrible one · January 29, 2006, 10:21:08 AM

Yeah, I know that's best. However all that I have found around here (3) are complete rust buckets.

terrible one · January 29, 2006, 06:02:18 PM

WOW GUYS!!!

I think that me getting this car was meant to be. I just got an e-mail from the seller saying that the guy who bought the car didn't have the money, and if I still want it it's mine for $3,600.

moparguy01 · January 29, 2006, 09:16:29 PM

get it quick!

terrible one · January 29, 2006, 09:25:01 PM

It's a done deal.

Drache · January 29, 2006, 09:29:10 PM

Once again, CONGRATS!

terrible one · January 29, 2006, 09:33:54 PM

Thanks man, I'm extremly happy about it!!

Drache · January 29, 2006, 09:36:55 PM

Shouldnt you be out looking for food?

PlumBad70 · January 29, 2006, 09:45:28 PM

Thats awesome congrats on the buy!!!

terrible one · January 29, 2006, 09:49:03 PM

Quote from: Drache on January 29, 2006, 09:36:55 PM
Shouldnt you be out looking for food?

Didn't even have to drive anywhere! Mom made some chili!

terrible one · January 29, 2006, 09:49:38 PM

Quote from: PlumBad70 on January 29, 2006, 09:45:28 PM
Thats awesome congrats on the buy!!!

Thanks man!

Silver R/T · January 29, 2006, 09:58:45 PM

nice buy

BigBlackDodge · January 29, 2006, 10:58:46 PM

The Mopar Gods are smiling upon you.

BBD

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