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Ok … here’s some more information on my little car.

I happened upon this little gem after extensive searches on Craigslist and the local ads … I rushed out and managed to snag this one. Pics are kinder than in person, but overall it’s a nice solid car. Debate has raged, I was thinking of yanking the engine/tranny combo from my 1991 Dakota and turbo’ing it ala my Project Morris Minor days … but with fuel prices and the prospect of a running 1800 in there, I’m torn. Current thoughts are to just get it in running shape and enjoy it for a while while me and the new Mrs. decide on final plans. Only small hurdle is she can’t drive a 5-speed, and has had numerous attempts, but I think I’m man enough to get her gear jamming with the best of ‘em. (And if not, it’s a great excuse to upgrade the clutch!)

The Good: Solid car, “restored” in early 1990’s from various artifacts I’ve found, originally green but now all red. New floor patch panels were included in purchase. The Ugly: Typical car rust … Fred Flinstone floorboards, hacked up electrical wiring, some things dismantled and put in boxes, but looks to be all complete for the most part.

Added on May 22 by MyOldMGB

Comments

David S. Wallens wrote: May 22, 2008 11:42 p.m.

What do you mean, nothing to write home about? Nice car. Good color, too.

MyOldMGB wrote: May 23, 2008 9:16 a.m.

Thanks — the “30 foot” picture is much better I agree. The shot you can’t see is the Fred Flinstone floorboards and the fact it was originally green, looks to be about a 1990’s resto attempt. I have new floor pans for it, but want to make sure the rails are all solid before I put those in. The electrical wiring has been hacked apart, but I did get it running at one point. Now that I have someone to help out around the garage, I’m very anxious to get the car back on the road.

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