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Keith Deal
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I signed up with this group because I have an opportunity to buy a pair of 1971 sedans. One is in running/driving condition with a clean title, but it needs paint, interior, and my biggest concern is that it has a knock in the engine. The second is a parts car, mostly complete except for some engine parts .I have been offered both for $1000. I have been pricing these cars for years on ebay and from what I've seen this is a great deal even with the engine knock. So the first thing I need to know: Is this opportunity worth breaking the piggy bank for?
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Keith
I own a 72 honda coupe and if I owned a sedan I think I would consider both at parts cars, being the knock. I you can find some one to look at it would be nice. What I have seen is if the motor is in good running order it makes a big difference in price. A knock most likely means Crank.
Very hard to find in good shape. A complete rebuild could cost $3,500 just for the motor. if this is something you can do along with any other repairs it may be worth it. But like I said I think the cars might be worth that if you all ready own a sedan and they would be parts cars.
I am sure you will get others weighing in on this
good luck with your decision
Tom T
I own a 72 honda coupe and if I owned a sedan I think I would consider both at parts cars, being the knock. I you can find some one to look at it would be nice. What I have seen is if the motor is in good running order it makes a big difference in price. A knock most likely means Crank.
Very hard to find in good shape. A complete rebuild could cost $3,500 just for the motor. if this is something you can do along with any other repairs it may be worth it. But like I said I think the cars might be worth that if you all ready own a sedan and they would be parts cars.
I am sure you will get others weighing in on this
good luck with your decision
Tom T
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> I signed up with this group because I have an opportunity
> to buy a pair of 1971 sedans. One is in running/driving condition with a > clean title, but it needs paint, interior, and my biggest concern is > that it has a knock in the engine. The second is a parts car, mostly > complete except for some engine parts .I have been offered both for > $1000. I have been pricing these cars for years on ebay and from what > I've seen this is a great deal even with the engine knock. So the > first thing I need to know: Is this opportunity worth breaking the piggy > bank for?
crank knocking
Im getting 2 running coupes on Saturday. Both have poor bodies but good engines. One car I am keeping for sedimental reasons, has sediment and I'm mental, but seriously.... I will be parting out the rustier one. Engine will go for $1000, it supposedly has lots of other good parts. It also has another engine the guy says is good, but unless I see the inside, I couldn't sell it with good intent.
Miles
Miles
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> I signed up with this group because I have an opportunity to buy a pair of 1971 sedans. One is in running/driving condition with a clean title, but it needs paint, interior, and my biggest concern is that it has a knock in the engine. The second is a parts car, mostly complete except for some engine parts .I have been offered both for $1000. I have been pricing these cars for years on ebay and from what I've seen this is a great deal even with the engine knock.� So the first thing I need to know: Is this opportunity worth breaking the piggy bank for?