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Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Good find Roger! Didn't mean it to sound like I was picking on you with my "1-800-Hot-Rods comment", nor was I putting anyone down. Just meant that FOR ME there's getting to be just too many of them around and not really my cup of tea. No offense meant!

If you're so inclined, seen a number of cars picked up in this stage, finished, and sold for a considerable profit!!! Heck, I was still hoping you were gonna find a fast back horse to build!!!!!

Dave, I really liked your 1-800-hot-rods comment and was not offended in the least. I truly thought when I saw it, "Yep, that's right! And so much different than 25 years ago. Today you can find just about anything you need from somewhere in the world via the internet, and it's only a click or call away. If I were starting a business I'd be trying to get 1-800-468-7637 for the phone for sure.

Originally Posted by mrmustang

I see the problem that the original builder had right from the start.....He installed the distributor in the wrong end of the motor, no wonder he lost interest .

My thoughts exactly, Bill There were three big things that I saw that gave me reason to pause when I considered the project - 1) I like Ford in Ford, and had it in my head that my next one would be a 4.6L mod motor, or even a Coyote if a salvage one popped up, 2) TCI IFS setup is not an option I would select, as I like the traditional I-beam axle setup, and 3) the triangulated ladder bar setup in back, as I like the geometry of a 4-link much better, and the "look" too. A friend who shares the same opinions tried to tell me it's too good a deal to pass, so buy it and sell the chassis, engine and tranny on Craigslist and buy new! I've decided that doesn't make sense, and I plan to build it like it's started, keep costs down to a minimum and make it available for the right offer once done. Already have a SIL that says, "I get to buy it when it's done!" but I fear he'd think he gets it for cost!!

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

So, he didn't keep the big box with the AMT logo?

Exactly!! This is about the closest one can get to a "KIT Car"!! Didn't come with instructions, but who ever read the instructions??