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April 24th, 2017, 12:05 PM

VI Cutty

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The '70s called...

...and they want someone to put this poor car out of it's misery. Dig that interior!!! Powered by a Golden Rocket engine...

https://skagit.craigslist.org/cto/6079774978.html

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April 24th, 2017, 12:09 PM

Olds64

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For $2500 it seems like a good project. Definitely has an ugly interior though!

April 24th, 2017, 12:30 PM

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For $2500 it seems like a good project. Definitely has an ugly interior though!

lol, its like a pimp exploded in there, I hate when I see this interior in car shows. On the west coast it's still used in lowriders

April 24th, 2017, 01:29 PM

Jamesbo

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I just spit up a little

April 24th, 2017, 02:02 PM

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Ugh! And a badly done fake convertible top to boot! I say just pull the engine--if it has one--and burn it where it stands.

April 24th, 2017, 02:37 PM

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It doesn't have the little dog on the package tray with the head that moves up and down.

April 24th, 2017, 02:37 PM

redoldsman

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What a piece. Pull the engine and then crush the car.

April 24th, 2017, 02:49 PM

CRUZN 66

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Just a little TLC required...

April 24th, 2017, 02:59 PM

VI Cutty

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Ugh! And a badly done fake convertible top to boot! I say just pull the engine--if it has one--and burn it where it stands.

It has a "350 Golden Rocket" engine...with one blue valve cover.

April 24th, 2017, 04:55 PM

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I've seen less for more ..... at least it doesn't have a LS engine in it ..... yet!

though the vice-grips are a nice accessory

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April 24th, 2017, 05:35 PM

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Frame looks ok. It could be fairly solid. For that price it aint a bad start if the shell is good. Have ta inspect in person. Wonder if those are USA or Irwins new Chinese version of junk vice grips?

April 25th, 2017, 04:52 AM

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You could just update it a little ... some nice 22s with spinners on sexy O-ring tires, a new digital dash, a chrome steering column and an LS swap and you'd be in business!

April 25th, 2017, 06:35 AM

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It has a "350 Golden Rocket" engine...with one blue valve cover.

I noticed that too. It's surprising. With all that other mess, what sticks with me is the blue valve cover.

April 25th, 2017, 06:51 AM

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What a piece. Pull the engine and then crush the car.

Wow that's harsh. Big job but it could be cleaned up and a nice ride. I'd offer $1500. Looks to be stalled for years.

Wait is that a cruise control lever or just a scratch?

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April 25th, 2017, 08:28 AM

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VI Cutty

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Maybe the blue valve cover was to match the interior...or perhaps it was the inspiration for the interior?

Looks like a floor shift tilt column laying between the seats?

Car does look salvageable depending on what the roof metal is like. That interior wouldn't take long to disappear. Just an assault on the eyes as it sits now.