Thread: any advice on what car to get?

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Just in case you were curious about what the buick looked like, heres a pic,

There's a 65 Wildcat on Ebay, 14 hours to go.
Nice interior.
But its in - NEW YORK CITY????

Probably $7500 total shipped Plano.

That's $3500 left over for parts and stuff!

"new York City????"

Get A Rope!!!!!!

If it's too far away to inspect,you might want to pass. I live in New York,and there aren't too many pristine 65 anythings,that didn't come from somewhere's else.

I would rather not buy a car from the north, because the salt that they use to de-ice the roads usualy causes rust in older cars, thanks for the tip though.

Have you cruised through the for sale section here?

ive only looked in the dallas morning news auto section, and the internet

Whenever someone asks me a question like this I respond with the advice my Dad gave me when I asked it.
Go out and look at everything you see. Test drive them, kick the tires, compare prices, get it inspected and do all the other things that insure a good buy. Then buy the one that gives you an erection and you will always have cars you are happy with. I've always held with that and I've never had a car I didn't like.

Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT

I agree about the Buick ragtop being a good choice. If you find a car that needs a lot of parts replaced, you should see if there are people making parts for the car you are looking at.

An example would be something like a 55-57 Chevy. You can buy virtually 90% of the parts new. Sheet metal, chrome trim, upholstering....anything! Make it a 55-57 Studebaker, and you may not be able to even find something simple like a windshield, wiring, brake shoes, or weatherstripping.....so check it out!

Just FYI all those things you mentioned for the 55-57 Studebaker are readily available. especially for the coupes and Hawks.

I think the Buick Ragtop is an excellent choice also. Not something everyone has and there is nothing quite like cruising with the whole gang in a convertible! Just have it checked out by a pro to get an opinion of the condition. The couple hours labor you pay can save you a ton later on.

Pat

thanks for the advice guys.

Deals on Wheels is one of my favorite Wish Books... I check it a couple times a monthy, the online version that is, and have a subscription to the printed one that comes out monthly. Lots of good cars, parts, and project cars!!!!

thanks ill check that out.

I think you should just by a couple of mine!!!!

u have any muscle cars in my price range?

Mad i have allways been leary of fresh paint cars . If it is ask for pics prior to paint so you can see the body work . Most will have progress pics and this will assure you a cleaner car and not one that was done just to sell .