03-29-2013, 09:54 AM | #16 |
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The car is actually for sale and I have priced it to sell at $4500. The car has been valued at $7000 as it sits. I have received one call about it but he would like to hear it run, before committing to a purchase. My buddy Curt and I will be trying to get it started Mon or Tues. Honestly, I'd rather not sell it but anytime that I can make fast money on something like this, I will. I'd use the money to buy the M715, if it did sell.
If I keep the TR6, it will either be BRG or Red. And I will not leave it stock. I'd like to keep the stock 6-cylinder but a T5 will replace the stock 4-speed. A Nissan R200 diff and CV axles will replace the rear axle components. These are all bolt-in pieces. The engine would probably get a new cam, a shaved head and EFI. New wiring is a must have upgrade. If it doesn't sell, I'm content with this being my only project. I need to get something finished. We'll just see what happens! I don't fall in love with them. This one does hold a special place with me. I have always wanted one of these cars. The 1972 is one of the best. I think $4500 is a steal on this one. It should already be gone! I have nothing near that in it. SamM
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03-29-2013, 04:58 PM | #17 |
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I am too broke. Wife needs a better job. Also I am thinking 5.0 Mustang. It was the car when I was in high school.
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03-30-2013, 12:40 PM | #18 |
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I tried to get my mom to co-sign for me to buy a new 1980 Triumph Spitfire, when I graduated high school. I was working and had my own money. The car that I ended up with was a 1972 Pontiac GTO. I'm still trying to figure out the thinking there.
The TR6 will probably not sell. I hope to keep it. SamM
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03-30-2013, 12:51 PM | #19 |
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The car I wanted as my 1st car was a 1980 Spitfire, in BRG.
I wound up with a 1978 Fiat 131 Mirafiori, which was fortunate. As prone to entropy as the Fiats were, they looked rock sollid relaible compared to the British cars of the era.
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03-30-2013, 12:57 PM | #20 |
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Back in 1985, I purchased a new Mustang GT 5.0 Liter 5-speed. It was a great car and the last of the Holley carbed Mustangs. Did lots of street racing with it. The GTO was much faster.
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03-30-2013, 01:54 PM | #21 |
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A guy down the street from me is restoring a 5.0 Fox body Mustang. I'll have to drop in on him and say hi. :wink:
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03-30-2013, 09:20 PM | #23 |
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You don't want that! It's a girls car! Automatics are for girls!
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03-30-2013, 09:36 PM | #24 |
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I would find me one with a manual. Its the mustang or a samurai.
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03-31-2013, 06:19 PM | #26 |
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My '85 had true dual exhaust and the Holley carb. The '86 had EFI.
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