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I heard back from the owner this morning and as I'm sure most of you imagined, it's not good news. I mean the opening is there, but it's just so unreasonable. Actually maybe it's not unreasonable, I guess I'd feel the same way. Here's what he said:
I kinda figured it would go this way...
I don't imagine I could spend $12.5k on getting her back; and it looks like he'd only go for $15k, so there ya go.
What do y'all think about the mods that were done?
Hey Val,
Here are the pros and cons. Wish I had more pictures, but this is a really busy time of the year for us. I will take some current photos and send them to you in the next couple of weeks. I will be out of town for a week and a half and will not have any e-mail or phone access.
Pros
-It’s a ‘76 Sport, not many of those around
-Factory Power Steering & rebuilt pump and gear box
-Factory Disc Brakes in the front
-New fiberglass fenders with built in flares
-Re-painted body original color, probably 7-8 years ago. Paint is in good shape, not faded. Top does have some chips, but not bad.
-No rust
-4 wheel drive hubs re-built this year
-New Holley truck avenger off road carb with electric choke installed this year
-Re-built original C4 auto transmission with 15,000 miles or so
-Re-built original 302 engine with maybe 25,000 miles or so
-All emissions removed (not required anymore as it’s an antique vehicle)
-New Battery installed this year
-9” rear end differential rebuilt a couple years back
-I have a 23 gallon main gas tank you can install to give you 11 or 12 more gallons of fuel
-Still have the back seat and it’s in good shape
-Has really only been driven every month or so for the last 8-9 years
-Greasy, well used Haynes shop manual included!
Cons
-Needs to have valve seals in the heads re-done ($500 or so, work done by others)
-Needs tires if you are going to drive it every day. The tires on it aren’t in too bad a shape and hold air fine, there just old. Better to be safe than sorry.
-Needs an auxiliary gas tank if you want to use that. The filler neck was cracked when I bought it and I never replaced it. ($200.00 or so)
-Needs a heater core. I have the part, just need to put it in. Takes an hour or so.
-Needs driver seat re-covered or put seat covers over the existing seats. If you wanted the factory look, I would re-cover with OEM vinyl ($200 or so, you can do this)
-Needs Driver’s side mirror ($75 or so)
-Need to change all fluids ($50 or so)
-I would replace the radio
-I would install a vintage air A/C (for the kids in the summer)
-I would change out the steering wheel with a nicer one (aesthetics only)
-I would buy a bigger 4 core aluminum radiator. That’s more for off roading in Texas in the summer. Probably not an issue for you in Montana
I plan on doing the above this year, adding a small lift kit, and putting a little bigger set of off road tires on it. I will probably take the hard top off and put a bikini soft top on it. It will be more of a fair weather fun truck than a daily driver.
As far as towing it, it would be cheaper to get a transport company to put it on a truck with a load of cars already heading your way. I’ve done that before and had good luck. Just use a reputable company recommended by a friend or find a car dealer you can trust and they’ll know someone.
As far as the offer goes, I have a standing offer of $12,500 from a good buddy of mine and I consistently turn it down. I would take 15K as it sits now, but I know I would regret selling it. I’ll be honest, if you were to offer that I would still have to think it over for a while. I think I’m as attached to it as you are and I really don’t want to do something that I would regret. If it doesn’t work out, we can part friends and I will keep your contact info in case I ever change my mind. I’ll get those pictures to you as soon as I can.
I kinda figured it would go this way...
I don't imagine I could spend $12.5k on getting her back; and it looks like he'd only go for $15k, so there ya go.
What do y'all think about the mods that were done?