Just another car I'll never finish.

User avatar
Laecaon
Site Admin
Posts: 4787
Joined: Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:21 pm
Cars: '71 510 Wagon, 02 BMW 325i Wagon
Location: PDX, West side.
Has thanked: 288 times
Been thanked: 329 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#381

Post by Laecaon » Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:46 am

Its nice seeing these cars all buttoned up. Good job.

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#382

Post by DRIVEN » Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:25 pm

Thanks, I really appreciate it. It's been kind of fun driving it around the last few days. Lots of thumbs up and big grins.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

User avatar
wayno
Posts: 5210
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:44 pm
Location: Vancouver WA
Has thanked: 403 times
Been thanked: 1243 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#383

Post by wayno » Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:43 pm

I get that also when I drive my 521 kingcab, people approach me in parking lots or walk by grinning while looking at the truck, not so much on the work truck.
“The difference between genius and stupidly is that genius has its limits” Albert Einstein

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#384

Post by DRIVEN » Sun Jun 21, 2020 4:58 pm

I've gotten an ass-load of random texts and emails on this thing just to tell me they love the car and would buy it if they had any money :P . Only one lowball offer so far.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

User avatar
Laecaon
Site Admin
Posts: 4787
Joined: Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:21 pm
Cars: '71 510 Wagon, 02 BMW 325i Wagon
Location: PDX, West side.
Has thanked: 288 times
Been thanked: 329 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#385

Post by Laecaon » Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:33 pm

The thing I figured out. Everyone in my parents generation remembers there parents owning one, or learning to drive on one. They love seeing them on the road.

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#386

Post by DRIVEN » Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:47 pm

Yup. I know I've said it before. My parents had the identical twin to my car when I was 5 or 6. Oddly, the nostalgic thing that drew me to the wagons was one I saw on the freeway in the Seattle area when I was around 16. It was done mini truck style with the entire top cut off and a snap-on toneau cover over the cargo area and back seat. Rear doors welded shut basically making it a 2 seater. It must have had some sort of subframe or cage to keep it together. Slammed on 5-stars with Testerossa mirrors -- the total '80s package. Now it would be a complete abomination but at the time I was in love.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

jtinluvr
Posts: 307
Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:31 am
Cars: 66' SPL311
72' 521
72' B110
Location: Roseburg, Or.
Has thanked: 25 times
Been thanked: 109 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#387

Post by jtinluvr » Sun Jun 21, 2020 6:22 pm

DRIVEN wrote:
Sun Jun 21, 2020 4:58 pm
I've gotten an ass-load of random texts and emails on this thing just to tell me they love the car and would buy it if they had any money :P . Only one lowball offer so far.
Sounds about right. Sucks going through the trash to get to the serious folks.

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#388

Post by DRIVEN » Sun Jun 21, 2020 6:25 pm

Shrug, Craigslist. Actually, if the lowball guy had made half an attempt at sounding serious, we might have had something to start with. The email was so dumb I didn't even respond.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

User avatar
HRH
Posts: 2354
Joined: Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:54 pm
Cars: Lots
Location: Near flatcat
Has thanked: 145 times
Been thanked: 644 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#389

Post by HRH » Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:50 pm

I'll give you $200 and a the kayak I just bought on craigslist?! :D
"Self proclaimed most active poster on NWD." - Me

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#390

Post by DRIVEN » Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:08 pm

More zeros, less kayaks.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#391

Post by DRIVEN » Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:09 pm

Hopefully this post won't jinx it but I've been working on a deal with a guy from Chicago. He's just trying to pin down a shipper.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

BLUE
Posts: 1788
Joined: Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:48 pm
Cars: (3) s30's , (2) s130's
Location: Unknown
Has thanked: 663 times
Been thanked: 241 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#392

Post by BLUE » Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:16 pm

Either way , hopefully works in your favor
DRIVEN » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:24 am wrote:
1. Make progress until broke.
2. Go make mo money.
3. Repeat.

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#393

Post by DRIVEN » Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:41 am

SOLD SOLD SOLD
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

BLUE
Posts: 1788
Joined: Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:48 pm
Cars: (3) s30's , (2) s130's
Location: Unknown
Has thanked: 663 times
Been thanked: 241 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#394

Post by BLUE » Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:23 am

Wow , congrats on a successful transaction !
DRIVEN » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:24 am wrote:
1. Make progress until broke.
2. Go make mo money.
3. Repeat.

User avatar
Indy510
Posts: 1084
Joined: Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:14 am
Location: SF, Bay Area
Has thanked: 27 times
Been thanked: 132 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#395

Post by Indy510 » Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:17 pm

Congratulations. It looked great all finished up. Hopefully the new owner treats it good.

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#396

Post by DRIVEN » Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:38 am

New owner is a Datsun guy from SLC and seemed to know exactly what he was buying. Got a text last night that he made it home with no problems -- almost 400 miles. Said the car seems well sorted and he's excited. Even if he decides to change everything, I think the car is in good hands.

He took all the spares except the rearend and struts. I was hoping I wouldn't have to deal with any leftovers but I guess I'll see if I can sell them. Any takers?
Image

Image
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

User avatar
HRH
Posts: 2354
Joined: Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:54 pm
Cars: Lots
Location: Near flatcat
Has thanked: 145 times
Been thanked: 644 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#397

Post by HRH » Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:32 pm

Gotta find someone racing vintage, for the front struts at least. The rear, I dunno. If it would fit the 910 I'd take it. But it's smaller.
"Self proclaimed most active poster on NWD." - Me

User avatar
DRIVEN
Posts: 7633
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:05 pm
Location: I've been everywhere
Has thanked: 1166 times
Been thanked: 1138 times

Re: Just another car I'll never finish.

#398

Post by DRIVEN » Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:50 pm

I remember that they were a "bullet proof" upgrade for 1200s and B210s but they're a little wider.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

Post Reply