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Old Feb 20, 2018 | 06:42 PM
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71 442 What did you guys think of this car

Old Feb 20, 2018 | 07:35 PM
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Hard to tell, first impression is for a body that looks solid and a 442 that runs its an ok asking price. Lots of nice options but can't tell is that is a box of parts (AC/ OAI) but at least its all there. Its a nice driver one can enjoy and work on little by little.
Old Feb 20, 2018 | 08:15 PM
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Yes that's what i was thinking. i just bought it.
Buick wheels gotta go

Originally Posted by stevengerard
Hard to tell, first impression is for a body that looks solid and a 442 that runs its an ok asking price. Lots of nice options but can't tell is that is a box of parts (AC/ OAI) but at least its all there. Its a nice driver one can enjoy and work on little by little.

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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 06:55 AM
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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 06:58 AM
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correct wheels for car
Old Feb 21, 2018 | 07:12 AM
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Congrats Johnny!! That car has all the sweet factory goodies we love and adds value once you work your magic on it.

Looks like it was originally a sienna or bittersweet car based on the picture showing the jamb?

What are your plans for it?
Old Feb 21, 2018 | 08:33 AM
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If it's a clean under that yellow repaint as it looks in the photos, that's a good buy. The rear axle isn't original, obviously.
Old Feb 21, 2018 | 12:02 PM
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Lots of surface rust, so it was stored outside or improperly.

The paint job could be hiding stuff.

Check for rust, especially under the stainless cowl cover.

You could probably buy it for much less, like $13k.
Old Feb 21, 2018 | 06:35 PM
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Lot's of surface rust?? what car are you looking at ?
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Lots of surface rust, so it was stored outside or improperly.

The paint job could be hiding stuff.

Check for rust, especially under the stainless cowl cover.

You could probably buy it for much less, like $13k.
Old Feb 21, 2018 | 06:52 PM
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Looks like a reasonable deal to me. I like it but I agree that the Buick wheels need to go
Old Feb 21, 2018 | 07:46 PM
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Nice score, congratulations.
Old Feb 23, 2018 | 05:56 AM
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Nice Car Good luck.
Old Feb 23, 2018 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JOHNNYOLDS442
Lot's of surface rust?? what car are you looking at ?
Maybe the water pump & alt pulley?

Congrats. How long to get it to AZ from Philly?
Old Feb 23, 2018 | 01:57 PM
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Nice buy, I like it!
Old Feb 24, 2018 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by droptopron
Maybe the water pump & alt pulley?

Congrats. How long to get it to AZ from Philly?
that alt, pully thats minor
less than a week
Old Feb 24, 2018 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by droptopron
Maybe the water pump & alt pulley?

Congrats. How long to get it to AZ from Philly?
Maybe the exhaust pipes. They are quite surface-rusty ;-)
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