Help me ID this cruiser (covert purchase)

yoda-g3 · 04-20-07, 10:30 AM

A neighbor has had this thing sitting outside for 10+ years with a blown motor and is about ready to make his son finally part with it (fingers crossed). Its one of those things where I've been eyeing it for years but haven't wanted to approach the guy until I was ready. (Don't want to get him itching to sell too soon.) Sounds like they are kind of giving there son an "get it off our property this summer or we will for you" ultimatum. (Son live on other side of the country.)

So, I've been trying to figure what year it is to start the haggling without sounding too desperate, and asking too many questions up front

At one point he said it was a '79, but I thought '79's all had square bezels? The thing is bone stock so I can't imagine them changing it out. The blinkers definitely look '76+, and it kind of looks like the wipers are on the bottom. I seem to remember a rear heater when I rode in it 10 years ago.

So anyways, can anyone else get any ideas off of this crappy cell phone pic of what year it is? Kind of funny, I was trying to be sneaky about taking the pic and the guy walked outside right when I was walking by, so that's why its a little blurry, played it off like I was answering a call.

Oh ya, I couldn't see the entire back, but the top of the rear looked like it was split down the middle, so I'm guessing ambi doors.

On a side note, how much for rebuilding a 2F?

Landpimp · 04-20-07, 10:42 AM

my guess is a 78 or very early 79 or it may be a 78 that was bought in 79.

Mace · 04-20-07, 10:45 AM

my 12/78 had a square bezel from the factory..

has to be built before that..

JohnnyC · 04-20-07, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Landpimp

my guess is a 78 or very early 79 or it may be a 78 that was bought in 79.

what he said

Landpimp · 04-20-07, 10:53 AM

there are a few 1/79s around with the round bezel I think, some have been posted here......or maybe I am spacing out

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Originally Posted by Mace

my 12/78 had a square bezel from the factory..

has to be built before that..

projektdotnet · 04-20-07, 11:41 AM

As stated either 78 or 79. From the turn signals I can tell you it is definitly got amby doors on the rear too

yoda-g3 · 04-20-07, 12:42 PM

Thanks guys!

I'm getting more excited by the minute. I was hoping it was a late '70's. I'm just hoping that selling it is more appealing to him than shipping it across the country with a blown motor.

Hmmm, I could take the 2F out of my '70 to put it in this one, then put the F I have laying around into my '70 and sell it.....

... My wife is going to kick my a$$.

bigndn · 04-20-07, 12:53 PM

Where EXACTLY is it at in Spokane?? I'll go by and take a look FOR YOU.

DallasFJ40 · 04-20-07, 01:25 PM

My 3/79 has a round bezel but that doesn't mean a thing. I also have the old split hood. basically, it is a hodge podge. A true determing factor will be the location of the gas tank. 79+ is under body, prior is in the cab.

yoda-g3 · 04-20-07, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigndn

Where EXACTLY is it at in Spokane?? I'll go by and take a look FOR YOU.

Here... let me find the address.... oh wait, there it is

I was actually nervous even posting about it, I figured someone might try to swoop in on it.

Tell you what, if I get it I'll give you a hell of a deal on my '70.

bbalbano · 04-20-07, 01:44 PM

Hey thats mine, you better stop taking pics of my property!!!

911

Now that would suck..

KY854RUN · 04-20-07, 01:56 PM

Come on, you can get a better photo for us. Please!

Benson · 04-20-07, 02:13 PM

Stalker.

We've all been there. I drove by the POs house more than a few times before I bought my first cruiser.

If he's a neighbor then you probably know him a bit anyway. Why not be upfront and tell him you'd love to buy it for the right price? Unless he's an idiot he's going to give it some thought. Propose something reasonable and I'll bet it's yours.

yoda-g3 · 04-20-07, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Benson

Stalker.

We've all been there. I drove by the POs house more than a few times before I bought my first cruiser.

If he's a neighbor then you probably know him a bit anyway. Why not be upfront and tell him you'd love to buy it for the right price? Unless he's an idiot he's going to give it some thought. Propose something reasonable and I'll bet it's yours.

Hehe, stalker. I like that.

I did actually get the ball rolling. It's my parent's neighbor (I personally don't know him that well) and my dad brought it up with the owners dad a couple days ago, (that's how I found out about the summer deadline). Its ultimately his son's choice to sell it and he was going to talk to him about it, and hopefully put us in direct contact.

I just didn't want to come across as 'over eager' (how am I doing?

) and wanted to do a little research first. I've found that sometimes these deals work better if you can be kind of spontaneous. Basically do as much research ahead of time so you can give a cash offer on the spot without too much tire kicking. At least that's how I seem to get better deals. Gotta slow play it.

yoda-g3 · 04-20-07, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KY854RUN

Come on, you can get a better photo for us. Please!

I'll see what I can do

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Poser · 04-20-07, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by projektdotnet

As stated either 78 or 79. From the turn signals I can tell you it is definitly got amby doors on the rear too

Considering that those turn signals will fit on just about any year 40 series that is a bit of a leap

Poser · 04-20-07, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by yoda-g3

I just didn't want to come across as 'over eager' (how am I doing?

)

Poorly.

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Originally Posted by yoda-g3

wanted to do a little research first. I've found that sometimes these deals work better if you can be kind of spontaneous. Basically do as much research ahead of time so you can give a cash offer on the spot without too much tire kicking. At least that's how I seem to get better deals. Gotta slow play it.

I think that it would be really funny if the guy were watching this thread....

Covert.......Internet......

HA HA HA.

Good luck!

yoda-g3 · 04-20-07, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Poser

I think that it would be really funny if the guy were watching this thread....

Covert.......Internet......

Haha, ya I thought of that, but I figured if he hasn't touched the rig in 10 years odds are pretty good that he wouldn't be around here. That'd almost be torture when you have a rig like that sitting there just waiting for some TLC, at least it would be for me.

and if I'm wrong..... I'm sure the price just doubled....

Hobbs · 04-20-07, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yoda-g3

Here... let me find the address.... oh wait, there it is

Great response!!! I love it.