Flip job!

cosgig said
These are not the first condescending remarks made on the site by altered A-body, and I would thank him not to use such language in an open forum.

The thread that rmchrgr started here is a perfectly legitimate thread, same as any other "look at what this moron is doing" thread, video or news clip you can see here and all over the web. It just so happens to center around an A body!! So whats the big deal?? Can't we discuss this and be on different sides and still get along, and do so without so much venom towards each other?? Is that too much to ask??

If I look at the logistics alone of this, I'd say that in NY you are going to get a much different quality of cars to choose from, and probably at inflated east coast prices. I don't think anyone is expecting high dollar muscle for nothing here, but a decent car for a decent deal. Like I said before in a previous post, you just gotta be patient and you will find the right car at the right price. Putting a time constraint on your search will lead to rash decisions for a purchase you may not be happy with.

The little 66 in another one of my previous posts here was basically in storage for the last 24 years, driven less than 1000 miles in that time. All of a sudden, BOOM, it's for sale!!! With this economy, more and more cars are coming out all the time, some overpriced based on the sellers mis-information or amount of money invested, some being sold because of the economy and priced to sell, and just about everything in between.

"Patience is a virtue" is an old cliche that may apply here, although a little worn out and in short supply nowadays. But I think a little would go a long way here, both when looking for a car, and in regards to each others opinions and feelings!!!

Geof

Thanks Geof, well said.

It is true, those of us in the north east have a little bit of a different perspective than some of you guys in more temperate climates. Clean cars are at a premium around here since they really don't exist.

Adam is correct in his categorization of cars and the modified ones are definitely the most subjective. I guess you just have to know what you're looking at in those situations and make sure the car is actually worth what the seller claims.

Most of my point here is about lower level cars, like a '68 Dart 270. Do you buy a Dart 270 because of what it is? Maybe, but more likely you're like me and want a sort of sleeper vibe with subtle modifications. I love original paint, side moldings, original interiors etc. In general, these cars were not candidates for hot rods earlier in their existence since they were actually basic transportation for old ladies and the like. How many of you guys had a grandma that drove an old Dart or Duster until she passed?

I bought a '65 Valiant 100 a while back that had around 80K miles on it. This car was so basic it was like riding in a metal box. Actual radio delete, bench seat, 13" wheels, side molding etc. It was pretty clean for what is was and where I got it (Indiana) The thing is, it was really owned by a 90 year old lady when I bought it. She drove it back and forth to church and to the grocery store. That's it for 40+ years. These are the types of cars I look for. Not sure about everyone else.

Problem is when you look at these 'basic' cars, they're now priced the same as say a 340 car. To me, that is again artificial inflation.