Your 69 road runner was my first car, I want it back.
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Duda
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That is one great story, I am impressed. I tired finding out more about my 69 carver Rt last week and just hit a dead end. Every time I talk with the guy I bought it off he just blows me off. He said he bought it off his buddy and he in turn bought from his friend , and can't remember names or where they lived. I can't make him tell me. Now you no why I think your story is great.
Now for the big one!! Will you sell it back to him for the right price. I will say one thing if so e one comes to me with a good offer they got a deal.
Enjoy yours is great story.
Now for the big one!! Will you sell it back to him for the right price. I will say one thing if so e one comes to me with a good offer they got a deal.
Enjoy yours is great story.
northerndave
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I think the story is dead now.
The "second guy", the guy that initionally found me and did all the leg work, called me again today.
Sounds like the "first owner" story is changing a bit now. Turns out he's the second owner. It was "like new" when he got it and it sounds like he's all talk.
But hey, the guy that found me (actually third owner) is a neat guy and he had a lot of history to share with me on the car. I sent him a link to my build thread here on the car, he liked that.
Going to stay in touch with him, he says he has some old pictures for me.
The "second guy", the guy that initionally found me and did all the leg work, called me again today.
Sounds like the "first owner" story is changing a bit now. Turns out he's the second owner. It was "like new" when he got it and it sounds like he's all talk.
But hey, the guy that found me (actually third owner) is a neat guy and he had a lot of history to share with me on the car. I sent him a link to my build thread here on the car, he liked that.
Going to stay in touch with him, he says he has some old pictures for me.
BigBlock61
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That's still a great story Dave and I think it would be great to talk to the second owner. Even if you're not interested in selling or him in buying, I'm sure he has some great stories to tell about the bird.
northerndave
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I've got his phone number now, I'm going to try to call him later today.
Redhorse719
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Very cool story and interesting to think about too.
I am putting blood sweat and tears (not to mention the money) into the restoration of my 1970 Road Runner. I plan to keep that car the rest of my life, as it is my dream car. I am now restoring the car exactly as I want it, and when it is done I am sure I will be thrilled with it.
If the first owner came to me and wanted to buy it when it's done, would I do it? I would not want to screw the guy just because I could, but would I be willing to sell it in any case? I would have to be able to get and build another Road Runner that would be as cool as mine - not an easy task and a lot of work and time again...
I actually kind of hope that I am not faced with that question - I get to attached to my cars...
I am putting blood sweat and tears (not to mention the money) into the restoration of my 1970 Road Runner. I plan to keep that car the rest of my life, as it is my dream car. I am now restoring the car exactly as I want it, and when it is done I am sure I will be thrilled with it.
If the first owner came to me and wanted to buy it when it's done, would I do it? I would not want to screw the guy just because I could, but would I be willing to sell it in any case? I would have to be able to get and build another Road Runner that would be as cool as mine - not an easy task and a lot of work and time again...
I actually kind of hope that I am not faced with that question - I get to attached to my cars...
northerndave
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That's where I'm at.
I talked to the guy and he wants it bad.
I have to think about replacing what I have without going backwards or starting over again. I know exactly what I have now, and there are no surprises under my paint, it's a solid car, I know it front to back, top to bottom.
I built this one for myself, I had no idea someone would come looking for it some day as a bucket list type of goal/requirement.
I been shopping for my car, similar cars online.
It's not going to be easy to replace, and I'll be taking a risk if i do replace it, because it will be someone elses work, I wont know whats under that paint, know what I mean?
I talked to the guy and he wants it bad.
I have to think about replacing what I have without going backwards or starting over again. I know exactly what I have now, and there are no surprises under my paint, it's a solid car, I know it front to back, top to bottom.
I built this one for myself, I had no idea someone would come looking for it some day as a bucket list type of goal/requirement.
I been shopping for my car, similar cars online.
It's not going to be easy to replace, and I'll be taking a risk if i do replace it, because it will be someone elses work, I wont know whats under that paint, know what I mean?
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I hear ya....Lotta pigs wearing lipstick out there Dave....lotta pigs.
So I am thinking: What about you agree to "trade" for the car. The trade would work like this:
You go and find a car that you like - Obviously, it should be one that has lots of documentation the proves it was restored correctly, has the options you want, color, etc. Then the guy buys this car and you trade the cars to each other even up. You never have to put out a dime, and you are in complete control over what you choose. Also, if you don't find a suitable candidate, then no deal. From a price perspective, you are not screwing him because he is paying someone else's price. You are also not taking any risk because you won't be without a car until you find one you like.
Maybe this is a fair way to do it?
Just thinkin...:icon_scratch:
You go and find a car that you like - Obviously, it should be one that has lots of documentation the proves it was restored correctly, has the options you want, color, etc. Then the guy buys this car and you trade the cars to each other even up. You never have to put out a dime, and you are in complete control over what you choose. Also, if you don't find a suitable candidate, then no deal. From a price perspective, you are not screwing him because he is paying someone else's price. You are also not taking any risk because you won't be without a car until you find one you like.
Maybe this is a fair way to do it?
Just thinkin...:icon_scratch:
northerndave
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That's not bad.
Not bad.
Not bad.
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...or just keep it until you're sure you WANT to sell. Nuthin' says you have to sell it to the guy just because he wants it. If you lay it out to the prospective buyer just like you did here, he'll understand if he's a real car guy. He might be disappointed, but he may be motivated enough to come up with a mutually agreeable solution too. Something that could get you excited to sell...
...or maybe not.
...or maybe not.
northerndave
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I told him for now I hope he can find some peace in knowing the car still exists, and it's not rotting away, rather it is restored, well cared for and fussed over, currently in heated storage with a quality fitted cover on it.
Wife and kids are really giving me hell for even thinking about selling.
But, starting a new business this spring, the timing isn't horrible for this scenario.
I have my building finances in order for shop and related equipment, but some working capitol would not be a bad thing for a new business to get off the ground with.
I own the runner free and clear...
Sonofa...
Wife and kids are really giving me hell for even thinking about selling.
But, starting a new business this spring, the timing isn't horrible for this scenario.
I have my building finances in order for shop and related equipment, but some working capitol would not be a bad thing for a new business to get off the ground with.
I own the runner free and clear...
Sonofa...
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Yeah...that's a tough one.
Basket case
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Like you said, you know what you have with your car. I might do the trade for RCs car, but I'd really lean towards hanging onto yours.
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No need to worry about it one way or the other, until you see an interesting offer. It might be good enough that you won't mind showing us your skills as you do it all over again.
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There is another solution. You could sell it to him for an extended period of time and agree to buy it back after a while considering the condition of the car when you get it back. Kind of like having first right of refusal for if and when he tires of having it. That might help you with your investment and you would always have the opportunity to buy it back.
You could work out a deal where you would deduct x amount per mile put on the car.
Lots of ways to make that work.
You could work out a deal where you would deduct x amount per mile put on the car.
Lots of ways to make that work.
northerndave
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Lets say this guy is getting pretty serious.... he's got my attention.
And lets say he want the car with steel OEM type wheels with dog dish caps, red line tires...
What size wheels, what sized tires, what caps and where do I get it all?
And lets say he want the car with steel OEM type wheels with dog dish caps, red line tires...
What size wheels, what sized tires, what caps and where do I get it all?
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I'd point him in the right direction and politely tell him to buy his own wheels to meet his own tastes. Either that or get the money for those wheels in advance, then if he bails at least you're not the one stuck with a set of steelies you didn't want or want to pay for.
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