Okay, I've been searching not for long, but am a very motivated buyer. I posted about some I've found and test drove but so far no luck. I've inquired about one on this forum that I hope will work out (fingers crossed). But if not, here is what I'm looking for:
- 1975 or older - this is key living in the "commie" state I do.
- Mechanically sound - I am very handy on home remodeling projects but don't know much about cars. My friend who is a car guy says I could probably figure out a lot of it, but I don't know how much time I'm willing to put into it. I figure I can handle most of the light cosmetic stuff. Mechanical stuff... not so much. Although I'd love to learn more about it and seems like it wouldn't hurt to know with these vehicles.
- I don't intend to use it as a crawler or even moderate wheelin'. Probably just some dirt roads to camp and explore where I don't want to take my regular car. Most of the driving will be on weekends with the occasional commute to work.
- Doesn't have to be pristine - kind of prefer to have something that I can tweak a little bit to make it my own.
- Stock-ish would be cool, but I guess based on what I've read here and what members have told me, would like either a 2F or vortec setup. Wife seems to prefer something more modern in an engine but it sounds like the 2Fs are a reliable option too.
Anyhow, if you have a 40 that needs a new home, I'd love to hear from you. Budget is $10ish. Willing to have it shipped too.
Thanks!
- 1975 or older - this is key living in the "commie" state I do.
- Mechanically sound - I am very handy on home remodeling projects but don't know much about cars. My friend who is a car guy says I could probably figure out a lot of it, but I don't know how much time I'm willing to put into it. I figure I can handle most of the light cosmetic stuff. Mechanical stuff... not so much. Although I'd love to learn more about it and seems like it wouldn't hurt to know with these vehicles.
- I don't intend to use it as a crawler or even moderate wheelin'. Probably just some dirt roads to camp and explore where I don't want to take my regular car. Most of the driving will be on weekends with the occasional commute to work.
- Doesn't have to be pristine - kind of prefer to have something that I can tweak a little bit to make it my own.
- Stock-ish would be cool, but I guess based on what I've read here and what members have told me, would like either a 2F or vortec setup. Wife seems to prefer something more modern in an engine but it sounds like the 2Fs are a reliable option too.
Anyhow, if you have a 40 that needs a new home, I'd love to hear from you. Budget is $10ish. Willing to have it shipped too.
Thanks!
. On to the next one!
