I must have some kinda Studebaker affliction as I really need another project to take my time and money.
I can't sleep after checking on a 61 Lark, 4 door, OHV 6 cylinder, 3 spd OD AZ beauty (well sorta) with 88,000 miles on the odometer. The body is solid very little rust, good glass but the engine had no cover over the fuel pump opening w/oil everywhere was ran with an electric fuel pump this way for who knows how long. Wiring need lotsa help, hanging shredded headliner, no carb with intake full of crud, tail lights gone but good tires all this for $500 was $750.
I really need to put $500 towards our 62 GT or maybe the 40 Champion a real no brainer but no I get outta bed at 2:30 am with this not very sought after car rolling around in my head trying to decide to jump on it or not. I just hate to see this jewel end up in the scrap pile cuz the kid didn't get his asking price. I feel somehow responsible and guilty if this happens to such a ugly duckling. Kinda like rescuing a dog from the pound. Am I the only Joe that has such an affection for these old junkers. I almost feel like these cars have a soul that needs a little love and affection to be whole again. Maybe I'll offer $300 just to keep her outta the boneyard. The kids house has been sold so it has to go. Welp its after 3am time to make coffee. Thanks for letting me vent.
I can't sleep after checking on a 61 Lark, 4 door, OHV 6 cylinder, 3 spd OD AZ beauty (well sorta) with 88,000 miles on the odometer. The body is solid very little rust, good glass but the engine had no cover over the fuel pump opening w/oil everywhere was ran with an electric fuel pump this way for who knows how long. Wiring need lotsa help, hanging shredded headliner, no carb with intake full of crud, tail lights gone but good tires all this for $500 was $750.
I really need to put $500 towards our 62 GT or maybe the 40 Champion a real no brainer but no I get outta bed at 2:30 am with this not very sought after car rolling around in my head trying to decide to jump on it or not. I just hate to see this jewel end up in the scrap pile cuz the kid didn't get his asking price. I feel somehow responsible and guilty if this happens to such a ugly duckling. Kinda like rescuing a dog from the pound. Am I the only Joe that has such an affection for these old junkers. I almost feel like these cars have a soul that needs a little love and affection to be whole again. Maybe I'll offer $300 just to keep her outta the boneyard. The kids house has been sold so it has to go. Welp its after 3am time to make coffee. Thanks for letting me vent.
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