<VV> quest not going well

[Ron]

Double your amount and search for a car that's all fixed up.  You'd spend 
more than that much fixing up a derelict anyway.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 6:59 PM
Subject: <VV> quest not going well


> Have now logged over 1,000 miles in three states and have yet to find a 
> car I would even make an offer on. At first my budget in the area of $4k 
> seemed reasonable since main requirement was a straight, rust-free (or 
> minimal rust) body in a late model convertible. Mechanical work needed not 
> an issue so long as can be towed. No trophy queens or turbos wanted, 
> transmission unimportant.
>
> Drove about 500 miles yesterday to see a "#2-#3"  car only to push my 
> finger (not a screwdriver) right through the rocker.  Am beginning to 
> think I am too late or too far east and maybe should be looking for 
> something else.
>
> Speaking of which, on first look the trunk both above and below was 
> excellent as were the rear quarters and engine area, the problem began at 
> the rear of the front crossmember and was just under the passenger 
> compartment. Any idea what would cause this ? BTW the doors operated 
> normally.
>
> Padgett
> Orlando.
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