1985 El Camino

[Tonyrodz]

No. I drove nearly 500 miles with w rented truck and trailer to look at and trade for what was a good looking car. I thought Indiana roads were bad but the Ohio roads were so rough they actually tripped my dash cam several times.

I took this up as he specifically wanted it.
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I was going to trade for this.

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I found this.

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Numerous parts had been removed, the "New" engine was a used one from a race car that wasn't up to *****, the solid frame I could poke my finger through and the hood had been a painting work bench. I did run and actually ran pretty decent. The "New" tires were all half flat and weather stained so they would be flat spotted at best. I would have had to strap the hood down as the latch had been removed for some reason.

My PT is a good running, looking and driving car. It needs nothing but someone to enjoy it. The El Camino I could easily visualize a hole opening in the driveway to pour money into.

Basically I rented a truck and trailer and hauled my car for nearly 1000 miles for no reason.





No, I'm not happy.

I'd be pissed. That does happen a lot unfortunately. I bet he was shocked that you drove all that way and you still didn't do the swap with him.

 

[89Suburban]

*** **** it!!!!!!

 

[Grady_Wilson]

Wow, talk about misrepresenting what the guy was selling.
That really sucks that you're out all that time and money.

It can be so hard to find a decent project car these days.
Stories like your happen far too often in the antique car world.
I have two cars from the 20's and would like to add a few more after I move, but hunting down a decent example is getting harder and harder each year.

 

[grouch]

I'd be pissed. That does happen a lot unfortunately. I bet he was shocked that you drove all that way and you still didn't do the swap with him.

He was talking like it was a done deal until I out some carpet down to crawl under it. Then it was "If I don't sell or trade it...". The car is worth what he's asking with all the parts. It's just more work than I want to deal with, especially the frame rot.

 

[Tonyrodz]

He was talking like it was a done deal until I out some carpet down to crawl under it. Then it was "If I don't sell or trade it...". The car is worth what he's asking with all the parts. It's just more work than I want to deal with, especially the frame rot.

What an unbelievable waste of time and money. I'm sure something better will come along.

 

[Blackcar]

That's crazy seller knows your coming and doesn't even have tires aired up.
I probably would of told them to air up tires and get hood held down and I would be back in a few after I get rental filled up with gas and trucked back home and not looked back. I wouldn't of wanted to leave my restored vehicle in that guys hands.

 

[grouch]

That's crazy seller knows your coming and doesn't even have tires aired up.
I probably would of told them to air up tires and get hood held down and I would be back in a few after I get rental filled up with gas and trucked back home and not looked back. I wouldn't of wanted to leave my restored vehicle in that guys hands.

I don't do things like that. I've fooled with old cars locally for nearly 50 years. People trust me and that is worth more than just money.

I was definitely not happy. Nearly 1000 miles and several hundred bucks in rental costs, fuel, a motel room and so on. I think if I sell my Dakota, I may just keep the car as its in excellent shape and gets up to 36 mpg. Insuring 4 vehicles is expensive.

Also, the open window isn't rolled down. It's broken.