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    Example of an Overpriced and Wrongly Described Car

    This car has a quicky paint job over an unrestored body. It also has cheap incorrect upholstery, and is grossly overpriced. Look closely at the pictures. The dash chrome is pitted, the driver's door post bottom has rust holes, the car has several wrong and missing parts. The seller name sounds familure, but the feedback is only one, and this car sure isn't a good way to try for positive feedback. It's only worth about $4,000 to me. He should start with a low opening bid to get some interest going.

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    It say flat head V6 I though they straight 6 engines
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      Originally posted by George Miller View Post
      It say flat head V6 I though they straight 6 engines
      I missed that part, but it is a 169.6 cubic inch flathead inline 6 as pictured.
      I just find it funny that the heater is missing, the horn button is gone, no battery hold down, and most likely no jack in the trunk.
      I've never seen such a lame, cheap makeover for such a high price.
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      • Mitch
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        Mitch commented
        01-19-2018, 07:50 PM
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        There is an ass for every seat.
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      • Terry, NJ
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        Terry, NJ commented
        01-20-2018, 07:43 PM
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        Yeah you have, somewhere! Mine was an El Camino in Texas. We tore the floor up and found it to be "Ventilated" Boy, did the price come down fast! Funny thing! It was painted red too. Bright, Shiny red! He who paints rusty cars red, speaks with forked tongue! Caveat Emptor!
        Terry
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      Some people fish with a long pole.....Jeff
      Twiss Collector Car Parts
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        That is just sad. Looks like it was rode hard and put up wet!

        That must be an "Uncle Earl" paint job.
        You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!
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        • Mitch
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          Mitch commented
          01-19-2018, 10:28 PM
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          It has a new aluminum radiator
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        Look at the windshield wipers placed on the wrong sides of the car.
        Now, if that doesn't instill confidence in a quality restoration, I don't know what will.
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        • Terry, NJ
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          Terry, NJ commented
          01-20-2018, 07:47 PM
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          Them things in 1950 were 6V! The engine compartment still has that junkyard Ambiance about it! It must be original!
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