Subject: Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights
Author: halc-@comcast.net
Date: Jul 26, 2005, 6:56 AM
Post ID: 1719208861
DAve
There aren't many out there. If everything else looks great it may be worth haggling. BUT if everything is marginal or worn out walk away. You can buy them complete for 4-5K if you are patient.
When was the last time it ran?
How did the piston get stuck?
Is the paint pristine?
Has it been sitting outside?
Here is a rough breakdown of replacement costs:
Pistons, rings jugs, gasket, head work $900-1000
tires 200+
cables? 25 each
driveshaft knuckle? 100 rebuilt 200 new
battery?
front end work? 100-200
rear shocks? 100+
mufflers? 100-400
headers? 150
T
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