For Sale 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury 6pac car

[commando1]

Beers, Birch Beer, Ginger Beer, near beer, whatever... for everybody. On me.
And yet again, Dan gets more free publicity.
We have met the enemy and the enemy is us.

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[carrman]

I don't have a copy at hand of the most recent photos he provided of the black GT, but I recall A pillars that were almost gone, a C pillar and rear window surround that was shredded, and given a rusty floor pan and trunk floor, could the sills be much good either and everything that attaches to them? You don't recall seeing any damage in those areas? Have you actually done frame related repair or rust repair? The problem with rusty cars is that you never realize how much hidden rust is present until you start fixing all the visible stuff. Then it becomes a nightmare as you dig deeper. With the stub frame bent as badly as I recall, maybe you couldn't easily see the bent cowl, but there is some real damage in that area for sure. Unless you have a body guy that you completely trust to do everything as best he can in every case, how many guys can really put up with all that tedious repair and not take some shortcuts - and then those show up a couple years later? The really trustworthy rust repair guys are few and far between but even then their repairs might not hold up either. And there is no way to seal behind some of the welded areas so that moisture collection in those areas is also a concern, and with bondo to cover the repairs, just a slight pinhole will lead to bubbling.

I still wonder how excited I would feel at seeing one of these cars restored at a car show when I know that there is a patchwork quilt of a body present and not even the original engine is there either? And how much would the owner have to keep fixing down the road - how satisfying would that be to him after spending a ton of money for all the repairs in the first place? In the end, anyone at a car show with knowledge of the background of one of these cars would look at it as a recreation of a past dream, with so much of the original metal and drivetrain long gone. But maybe it is worth it to some...............................

I know of one in Arizona who doesn't take shortcuts.

 

[300rag]

I know of one in Arizona who doesn't take shortcuts.

Sucking up won't get you on the list any sooner :smilie sticking its

 

[commando1]

Yah. I tried the sucking up route.
It went from 2018 to 2019

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[carrman]

Sucking up won't get you on the list any sooner :smilie sticking its

Unless I hit the lotto, I'll never be able to afford his services. Not saying he's over priced, but quality costs!! Well, at least I might be able to eventually get another C, looks like I'm going back to work.

 

[saforwardlook]

Anyone know what a good rust repair guy like that charges at least in 2014 - I realize 2019 might be different? There must not be a lot of guys out there doing this stuff anymore is he is really backed up as long as implied here (I realize Stan might be exaggerating - maybe). Or there are sufficient rust repair guys out there, but few of them are any good?

 

[polara71]

Anyone know what a good rust repair guy like that charges at least in 2014 - I realize 2019 might be different? There must not be a lot of guys out there doing this stuff anymore is he is really backed up as long as implied here (I realize Stan might be exaggerating - maybe). Or there are sufficient rust repair guys out there, but few of them are any good?

I put my name on Chris's list three years ago. I requested 2018 since that year may be obtainable for me. Bob and Stan piggybacked right after so Chris may be booked for 2018

 

[saforwardlook]

I put my name on Chris's list three years ago. I requested 2018 since that year may be obtainable for me. Bob and Stan piggybacked right after so Chris may be booked for 2018

Thanks for the input - I guess he is pretty booked! Do you have any idea what he charges for his work?

 

[polara71]

Nope, it started off as a jest.
Good honest Mopar guys do not exist here.
If it is doable I will confirm my appointment in 30 months.... He' ll be retired by then

 

[commando1]

I don't need an estimate from Chris.
I don't even know what I'll give him.
It's just that all I know is I threw my name onto the waiting list because I would have been stupid not to when given the opportunity.

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[saforwardlook]

Got a reply from Chris that I can take seriously! Rate ain't bad for what he does and waiting time ain't that bad either. Maybe I should buy that GT from Dan before the ebay listing ends in a few hours! Uh huh.

 

[Beep Beep Dave]

I tries searching....bit did Dan finally sell one of his Six Barrel Fury's?

Dave

 

[polara71]

I tries searching....bit did Dan finally sell one of his Six Barrel Fury's?

Dave

Yes, rumor has it

 

[Wollfen]

Dan has it up for sale again this time its a little cheaper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13130799109...91098&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160