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StAnger
05-31-2014, 03:21 PM
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
05-31-2014, 03:23 PM
Yikes

99chromegt
05-31-2014, 03:32 PM
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
05-31-2014, 03:35 PM
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
05-31-2014, 03:56 PM
Yup... Bought a Honda Accord coupe years and years ago and ended up discovering a similar issue. Live and learn.

StAnger
05-31-2014, 03:59 PM
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
05-31-2014, 04:05 PM
This the Lincoln ?

StAnger
05-31-2014, 05:04 PM
This the Lincoln ?

It is...

Biz
05-31-2014, 05:29 PM
Yup those be issues. GL!

StAnger
05-31-2014, 06:34 PM
Yup those be issues. GL!

Cutting my loses seems like the best course of action.

Ponyryd
05-31-2014, 10:14 PM
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
05-31-2014, 10:16 PM
sad to see john ...

Kirk
06-01-2014, 12:38 AM
ever since owning a 240sx I make it a habit of inspecting every inch of those areas

StAnger
06-01-2014, 03:22 AM
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
06-01-2014, 04:08 PM
At the very least, it has not affected your choice in finding Quality avatars...

StAnger
06-01-2014, 06:10 PM
At the very least, it has not affected your choice in finding Quality avatars...


I aim to please. LMAO!

Speedtospare
06-01-2014, 06:11 PM
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
06-01-2014, 07:21 PM
You re not alone in this game

RedSN
06-01-2014, 07:33 PM
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
06-01-2014, 08:34 PM
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
06-01-2014, 08:46 PM
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
06-01-2014, 09:05 PM
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
06-01-2014, 09:07 PM
Yes agree ,da best !! I miss that other one , could swear she was talking to me lol

Not up on your Mandarin, eh? ;)

Screw
06-01-2014, 09:12 PM
Not up on your Mandarin, eh? ;)

At least this one is a universal language lol

Slope
06-01-2014, 09:19 PM
At least this one is a universal language lol

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

StAnger
06-01-2014, 09:38 PM
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
06-01-2014, 09:40 PM
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