RE: [alfa] Recent Aquisition, Bad Idea?

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

> I just bought a 74 Spider to restore:
> 
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2435397306
> 
> The owner stated that the floor boards have rust holes in them, it
will 
> need a new top - but the back window is good, seats are torn. And
well, 
> the car has been sitting for 15 years.
> 
> Was this is a smart purchase or did I get in over my head?
> And no, I haven't seen the car yet.
> 
> I hope it was a good idea.

You'll know for sure when you see how extensive (or not) the rust is.
If the bumpers are in good shape then you got your moneys worth.  If the
body is too rough, then find yourself a rust free shell and move the
good stuff over from this one.

bs
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