Thinkkker
Thinkkker UltraDork
9/15/22 11:37 a.m.

So, I have a line on a potential build.  A whole yard/pasture full of cars that are offered free.  One such is a '71 Pinto.

In regards to this rule, it states:

Brake friction materials, lines, calipers, master cylinders, boosters, rotors and drums may be replaced with fresh ones that are duplicates or stock replacements without increasing or decreasing the budget.
 

So, I go to a RockAuto or somewhere and get all new stuff and can take it at $0.

BUT! there is also this....

if non-OEM front and/or rear subframes/axles/hubs/knuckles are used, the year, make, model, and trim of the donor vehicle listed as an application in a major parts catalog. This rule does allow adding stock replacement brake parts to a car that did not come with any at the time of sale.

This is very much a good thing potentially.  The other year I purchased an RX8 from a friend non-running for the princely sum of $1200, sold the interior for $250, the engine and Computer for $400, the Diff $100, Shell for $150, trans for $150, Some part off the engine *legit do not remember, guy came by gave me $50 for the thing*, Wheels/Tires for $150.  I have this suspension for free then.   

That would mean that I could use this suspension and replace the factory stuff for no increase in budget then. Right?

Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard GRM+ Memberand Director of Marketing & Digital Assets
9/15/22 11:39 a.m.

Yes, that is correct. We really, really, really want you to have working brakes. 

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/15/22 12:31 p.m.

Correct.

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/15/22 12:38 p.m.

In reply to Thinkkker :

One problem. You can't recoup more than $1000 so that RX8 suspension cost you $200. 

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/15/22 12:40 p.m.

Also is that pasture of cars freely available to anyone?  If not you would have to FMV the car. 

Captdownshift (Forum Supporter)
Captdownshift (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/15/22 12:42 p.m.

Edit: Stampie beat me to it. 

nocones
nocones GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
9/15/22 1:00 p.m.

Did someone say pasture full of cars...

 

I'm here for this.

Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/15/22 1:17 p.m.
nocones said:

Did someone say pasture full of cars...

 

I'm here for this.

Let's assume for a moment that all cars are cows...

Thinkkker
Thinkkker UltraDork
9/15/22 1:23 p.m.

Cars are available ill get some other pics up eject I'm in a better spot

Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa UltimaDork
9/15/22 1:28 p.m.
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:
nocones said:

Did someone say pasture full of cars...

 

I'm here for this.

Let's assume for a moment that all cars are cows...

Can we also assume that the cows are spherical?

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
9/15/22 2:19 p.m.
Mr_Asa said:
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:
nocones said:

Did someone say pasture full of cars...

 

I'm here for this.

Let's assume for a moment that all cars are cows...

Can we also assume that the cows are spherical?

And frictionless?

nocones
nocones GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
9/15/22 2:44 p.m.
dculberson said:
Mr_Asa said:
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:
nocones said:

Did someone say pasture full of cars...

 

I'm here for this.

Let's assume for a moment that all cars are cows...

Can we also assume that the cows are spherical?

And frictionless?

I'M EVEN MORE INTERESTED NOW

Thinkkker
Thinkkker UltraDork
9/15/22 7:11 p.m.

Come on guys, the cows aren't frictionless.  Initial input is going to be high tk move, then the friction drops to very nill....almost negative.

 

Thinkkker
Thinkkker UltraDork
9/15/22 7:12 p.m.

Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa UltimaDork
9/15/22 7:15 p.m.

So, um.  Where are these, and can I grab a '70s F-series for a hat-car?

Thinkkker
Thinkkker UltraDork
9/16/22 11:18 a.m.

F100 are spoken for, there is a Chevy Square Body, and a early 60's Chevy and Apache.

 

Near La Grange, address is Fayettville, TX.

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