I like 80s. For some reason they speak to me. I had one without lockers and sold it because I had too many vehicles and a built 40 that I could wheel. The 40 got too small for a fiancée and a dog so I sold it and started looking for another 80 - this time I wanted lockers.
One particular 80 I looked at was something that would make most mud folks cringe. It had been owned by a VERY wealthy doctor who used it on his tree farm and golf course. It had been beaten silly, the motor was blown, and it sat for 10 yrs until a "31,000 mile motor and transmission" was installed. Those get quotes because I have no idea if that is true or false - no paperwork.
I met the guy at a gas station and when he pulled up I thought "Damn't. I wasted a Saturday."
First impression - "Gross" - The emerald green factory paint was beyond faded and oxidized - the thing looked black (patina right? people love that $h!t). It was covered in little dents. It smelled like mice and mildew and it was generally disgusting inside. Rear passenger window was off track. Windshield was ruined. Sunroof was spider-webbed. Rear locker harness was in shambles. Starter clicked about ten times before engaging. There was a nice exhaust leak. Everything underneath was caked in clay. The title was weird, but it was officially a one owner vehicle.
This was not my first rodeo and I am certainly smart enough to know a can of worms when I see one so, obviously I handed over the cash and hopped in, fired her up (after clicking the starter 15 times), and hit the road with a huge grin.
I made it home without issue. The attached picture is the one that stole my heart from the get go and the only "before" photo I have. The paint does not look terrible, but I assure you it is!
One particular 80 I looked at was something that would make most mud folks cringe. It had been owned by a VERY wealthy doctor who used it on his tree farm and golf course. It had been beaten silly, the motor was blown, and it sat for 10 yrs until a "31,000 mile motor and transmission" was installed. Those get quotes because I have no idea if that is true or false - no paperwork.
I met the guy at a gas station and when he pulled up I thought "Damn't. I wasted a Saturday."
First impression - "Gross" - The emerald green factory paint was beyond faded and oxidized - the thing looked black (patina right? people love that $h!t). It was covered in little dents. It smelled like mice and mildew and it was generally disgusting inside. Rear passenger window was off track. Windshield was ruined. Sunroof was spider-webbed. Rear locker harness was in shambles. Starter clicked about ten times before engaging. There was a nice exhaust leak. Everything underneath was caked in clay. The title was weird, but it was officially a one owner vehicle.
This was not my first rodeo and I am certainly smart enough to know a can of worms when I see one so, obviously I handed over the cash and hopped in, fired her up (after clicking the starter 15 times), and hit the road with a huge grin.
I made it home without issue. The attached picture is the one that stole my heart from the get go and the only "before" photo I have. The paint does not look terrible, but I assure you it is!
