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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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I'm picking on an eBay ad

i wasn't sure if i wanted it till i seen the last two pictures. those two pics just sold the car for me i don't understand people trying to sell a car and post pics of spinning the tires. sure many of us will spin the tires now and then or even more but why list it doing that? i would rather have a picture of the interior or something. sorry, just ranting.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oldsm...705fdafd#v4-44
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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There appears to be a block in front of the front wheels also.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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The last pic looks like he blew the rear.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
i wasn't sure if i wanted it till i seen the last two pictures. those two pics just sold the car for me i don't understand people trying to sell a car and post pics of spinning the tires. sure many of us will spin the tires now and then or even more but why list it doing that?
I agree. It's like looking at a girl's profile on a web dating site and her listing some pictures of her having sex with someone!
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Why not just advertise the vehicle as "abused by previous owner... here's some pics to prove it ?"

Does nothing for their chances of selling the vehicle to me
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
i wasn't sure if i wanted it till i seen the last two pictures. those two pics just sold the car for me
So when you going to pick it up??? Spinning his tires? No way. It's just the car has been sitting so long the engine is burning a lot of oil, and the exhaust is leaking from about halfway back.....
Yeah, I agree that it would probably be more of a draw with pics of the engine, interior, etc. Bet he can't do that with the other cars in his stable

Originally Posted by mmurphy77
I agree. It's like looking at a girl's profile on a web dating site and her listing some pictures of her having sex with someone!
and that's a problem?? At least you know what to expect... mmm, I like to watch chics....
fortunately I don't have to worry about that. I have a cute wife and she never lets me forget it! If I decide to sell her I'll put her in the FSBS (for sale by spouse) section of this forum. WHAT?? We don't have one? Ok, I guess I'll keep her.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Had a buddy with a 61 buick special.
It blew the rear end after about 10 burnouts like that.

Not sure what the olds' had for a rear in 61', but that buick rear was weak.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)
Not sure what the olds' had for a rear in 61', but that buick rear was weak.
Page 4 http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/membe...ection_1-2.pdf 3:08, 3:23, 3:36
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mmurphy77
i agree. It's like looking at a girl's profile on a web dating site and her listing some pictures of her having sex with someone!
lmfao.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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well then again we have not seen the interior so maybe this was a better idea. Allen I was thinking the same thing on the major engine smoke
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Well, the guy lives in Nebraska what do you expect

He probably grins like the smiley face I just left except 2 front teeth are missing and he wears a baseball cap with a confederate flag on it.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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My favorite is the big ol' C.B. antenna on the trunk. Nothin' screams Smokey and the Bandit more than that...
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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There are blocks in front, most likely to keep him from accidently crashing through what is causing the shadow in front...

Originally Posted by mmurphy77
I agree. It's like looking at a girl's profile on a web dating site and her listing some pictures of her having sex with someone!
I have to admit, it is a selling point to see them in action, just make sure they can perform...
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Maybe to show the car is running and too lazy drive on the road and have another car pacing him and take a pic?
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 06:09 AM
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My GF has a Bandit with the Olds 403
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