I am looking for another Lark to build into a 4-spd SBC Gasser. The 60 we ran at Drag Week is about to get back on the track and still sports the BBC/T400 we've had in it for the last 4 years. It is going to be raced at nostagic meets that allow automatics. The 60 I bought earlier this year is in really bad shape. To the point of not wanting to build as a gasser, but likely an all out tube chassis racecar.
So, yesterday I drive a few hours to check out a 61 that is "almost no rust". Not true. But the $1500 bottom line has me wondering if I should bite the bullet and buy the car and replace the rusty frame? Or look for another 2 door Lark at a lower price? Are poor condition cars really selling for $1500? Or, is there any engineless or 6 banger Larks out there that can be bought that don't need 100-150 hours to fix the rust first?
Anyone have something stashed or unloved? I don't mind fixing rust on a cheap car? But I am struggling with the thought of spending $1500 on one that needs a frame, part of the right firewall, cowl section, trunk floor repair, roll bar cut out and replaced correctly...etc.
So, yesterday I drive a few hours to check out a 61 that is "almost no rust". Not true. But the $1500 bottom line has me wondering if I should bite the bullet and buy the car and replace the rusty frame? Or look for another 2 door Lark at a lower price? Are poor condition cars really selling for $1500? Or, is there any engineless or 6 banger Larks out there that can be bought that don't need 100-150 hours to fix the rust first?
Anyone have something stashed or unloved? I don't mind fixing rust on a cheap car? But I am struggling with the thought of spending $1500 on one that needs a frame, part of the right firewall, cowl section, trunk floor repair, roll bar cut out and replaced correctly...etc.
. Ken Dondero was one of the few exeptions. My bud Butch called out a few of em at bakersfield...No takers.. I think they didn't want to see the tail lights of a 41 willy's with a license plate on the back of it
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