1971J4000 wrote:Completely understood. It would be a mighty project here too.
I wonder if you could ask the owner's wife if she would take a picture of the tag and send it to you.
It will look something like this...
In my opinion... unless there is major rust in need of repair... I'd clean it up... rub the whole thing down with degreaser... and put a rust inbiting clear coat over it just the way she is. As long as no broken glass or leaking window & door seals...this works out great because you do not have to disturb the seals & the glass.
The way she looks right now... the condition of the paint... are all a big part of that interesting 50 year story and could be possibly be "preserved".
I just wanted to clarify... and just to make you think about it again... whatever parts you need that I can reasonably ship from the USA will be at no charge to you for the parts and no charge to you for the shipping.
It will be a good reason for me to spend a weekend at the junk yard with one of my nephews... and our reward would come later when we see more pictures.
Again, thanks a lot.
I need to keep talking with the owner when he get back home.
As for now, i know the replacement engine dont have papers (in Arg you cant change the engine of any car freely, engines have ID # too) and he's not the original owner. Apperently is someone from his town.
Price is not high, actually is pretty decent (around usd1500). The issue is the distance (just added a pic with a google map screenshot). I have to talk about transport and i am not sure if the owner would agree to do the deal at the distance (i think he want cash in hand).
About the project, i have to say i really appreciate your help and enthusiasm, because being honest, i am a complete noob at car repairs and restoration. Still, i have a friend who's mechanic and is eager to help.
I will ask the the ID car when i have the chance to talk with him.
And BTW, sorry for my english! lol
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