Possible buying a MKI......maybe looking for a really nice one.

[roccit53 at gmail.com (C Boyko)]

Amen brother! I hate the thoughts of winter...

On 11/14/07, Timbo <timjmcconnell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Buy a Beater mk1, put a huge engine in it. Drive it everywhere!! BE HAPPY!!
>
> --Timbo!
>
> On Nov 14, 2007 7:26 PM, Jim Ruffi <jimruffi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > OK, since I can't seem to keep my mouth shut and some of you have already
> > tolerated my telephone ramblings on the subject, I'll break the news here.
> > I might be buying one of two west coast MKI's.  I'll leave out the details
> > for now and only say that one is fixed up, the other is unrestored and
> > original.
> >
> > So, I'm in the market for one.  I'd pay more for a really pristine, rust
> > free one if anyone here is thinking of unloading one.  It must be RUST
> FREE,
> > though.  I got rust out of my system in the 80's and I'm now allergic to
> it.
> > I mean NO RUST, not "yeah, it's rust free, except for surface rust on the
> > roof." or "No rust, just a few minor areas where the bondo from the prior
> > repairs has started to bubble."  Maybe no such car exists.  So be it.
> > Honestly, that is why I bought a MKII in 04 in the first place.  I hadn't
> > seen a really clean MKI since my Cosmos 81 "S" in 86-88.  But now I know
> > better.  They're still out there.  I didn't really know about the List or
> > the 'tex in 04.
> >
> > My dilemma is that while an early, bone stock car, restored by me would
> > really be gratifying, I'm not sure I have the time to undertake such a
> > project, as I know it will take a couple of years or more to complete.  I
> > know myself and I'm too picky to cut corners, so I may end up painting
> > myself into one.
> >
> > Your thoughts are welcomed.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
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