Lesson learned

[StAnger]

Just found out, that I did indeed learn a valuable lesson. Only buy cars that are certified... Or maybe that I should look for a new hobby.


Driver side frame rail
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/St_Anger3/IMG_20140531_1401390271_zps37df4c96.jpg


Trunk
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/St_Anger3/IMG_20140531_1410444651_zps48166f5e.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/St_Anger3/IMG_20140531_1410559521_zps482c124c.jpg

[KIDAGIN]

Yikes

[99chromegt]

Don't worry you're not alone... I'm learning a few lessons of my own. What's your game plan with the car now ??

[StAnger]

Don't worry you're not alone... I'm learning a few lessons of my own. What's your game plan with the car now ??

Giving the guy I bought it off of the option of buying back, which is what he put in writing on the bill of sale... If he doesn't want it, it's going to the scrap yard.

[Armen]

Yup... Bought a Honda Accord coupe years and years ago and ended up discovering a similar issue. Live and learn.

[StAnger]

Yup... Bought a Honda Accord coupe years and years ago and ended up discovering a similar issue. Live and learn.


To add insult to injury. The rear brake line blew when I was backing it out. Just an added kick to the fuckin' stones.

[Screw]

This the Lincoln ?

[StAnger]

This the Lincoln ?

It is...

[Biz]

Yup those be issues. GL!

[StAnger]

Yup those be issues. GL!

Cutting my loses seems like the best course of action.

[Ponyryd]

Lincoln or not its still the fox platform, has all the same issues.
Sorry to see this though. Hopefully it works out for you.....the is one of those in my area for sale, a dark green one.

[twister]

sad to see john ...

[Kirk]

ever since owning a 240sx I make it a habit of inspecting every inch of those areas

[StAnger]

Honestly. I don't know what the hell to do. I've been told by several people, that it's fixable. But the question is, when do I just cut bait and walk away? I do like the car but if it's going to be a money pit that'll never see the road, then it's probably best to wash my hands of it now. The other thing is, I would like to track the car once in a while so any repair would have to be strong enough to stand up to driving on a road course.

[Slope]

At the very least, it has not affected your choice in finding Quality avatars...

[StAnger]

At the very least, it has not affected your choice in finding Quality avatars...


I aim to please. LMAO!

[Speedtospare]

Why can't it be fixed? Whats the big deal. You should have seen the floor of my 71 Datsun. No floors or rear frame rails. Had Barney Rubble brakes. Now car looks great.

[MrTinkertrain]

You re not alone in this game

[RedSN]

Why can't it be fixed? Whats the big deal. You should have seen the floor of my 71 Datsun. No floors or rear frame rails. Had Barney Rubble brakes. Now car looks great.

My Notch was at least as bad. Everything was good except the frame rails. Fixed it, and my father is still driving it today, many years later.

So, I guess what I'm saying is: depends how the rest of the car is, and if you want to go down that path. It's doable.

[StAnger]

My Notch was at least as bad. Everything was good except the frame rails. Fixed it, and my father is still driving it today, many years later.

So, I guess what I'm saying is: depends how the rest of the car is, and if you want to go down that path. It's doable.

The good:
- The interior is nice
- Front frame rails look good
- New brakes (other than the blown line and seized e brake cables) and exhaust
- New (stock pea shooter) cat back
- New tires
- Air suspension works but has a couple minor issues (see below)

The bad:

- Paint is bubbling in a couple places, but is still solid
- Holes in the trunk
- Weak frame rail
- Desperately needs a transmission. Nothing really wrong with the AOD... Other than it's an AOD
- Needs an air dryer and maybe o-rings for the front bags
- It also has some lifter noise

That said. How did you fix your frame rails?


btw. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like the car. I'm just frustrated by the fact that I'd rather be driving it, not fixing it.

[Stephen06GT]

There are some knowledgable people in this club, pick their brains on what it will cost to get this ride to a condition you can live with. Take that info and compare it with what you are willing to spend. If it is within your budget, and you have the time and patience to make it happen, then go for it. If it is way out to lunch, then it will be better to cut your losses now and look for something else.

[Screw]

At the very least, it has not affected your choice in finding Quality avatars...

Yes agree ,da best !! I miss that other one , could swear she was talking to me lol

[Slope]

Yes agree ,da best !! I miss that other one , could swear she was talking to me lol

Not up on your Mandarin, eh? ;)

[Screw]

Not up on your Mandarin, eh? ;)

At least this one is a universal language lol

[Slope]

At least this one is a universal language lol

And that's something we can ALL appreciate. :)

[StAnger]

There are some knowledgable people in this club, pick their brains on what it will cost to get this ride to a condition you can live with. Take that info and compare it with what you are willing to spend. If it is within your budget, and you have the time and patience to make it happen, then go for it. If it is way out to lunch, then it will be better to cut your losses now and look for something else.


Good points. My main concern is getting it so I can track it and maybe take it down the 1/4 mile occasionally.

Anyway. I guess I should make a new thread.

[StAnger]

Yes agree ,da best !! I miss that other one , could swear she was talking to me lol


And that's something we can ALL appreciate. :)


Glad you like it. lol