Cant make heads or tails.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

................ Back in the day I poured my fair share down the drain until I learned!

I suspect that this was one of @Tcoat 's better project cars ..........


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I suspect that this was one of @Tcoat 's better project cars ..........


humfrz

Nope. I finished my one 58 and the second at least got primer (and still had it last I saw). That is however a good resemblance to my 55 though. Put a spray on "vinyl" roof on the drivers side and add 3 more colours of spray can primer and it is spot on. The others I have up on did not look nearly that good.

[Emu]

I'm Kensu's cousin. So the seller literally buys salvage titles and flips them for a profit. He has mechanics and electricians do the work and he finds buyers. This guy was convinced that just because it is a 10 series someone would pay that much just to do an engine swap. I explained to the guy that the wiring harness would need to come direct from toyota and would cost $2,000+ (got that info from b is for build Kensu made me watch before I made an offer on this car). Brought up the whole enthusiast community and even told him it was posted to a forum that got a lot of attention and he wouldn't budge from $7k at the lowest. Still wish I could have gotten it, not gonna lie.

[darthpnoy1984]

Originally Posted by Emu

I'm Kensu's cousin. So the seller literally buys salvage titles and flips them for a profit. He has mechanics and electricians do the work and he finds buyers. This guy was convinced that just because it is a 10 series someone would pay that much just to do an engine swap. I explained to the guy that the wiring harness would need to come direct from toyota and would cost $2,000+ (got that info from b is for build Kensu made me watch before I made an offer on this car). Brought up the whole enthusiast community and even told him it was posted to a forum that got a lot of attention and he wouldn't budge from $7k at the lowest. Still wish I could have gotten it, not gonna lie.

That means that car wasn't truly meant for you guys just scan through Copart and IAAI every now and then you'll get that car eventually. Every prospective salvage owner looking to get build the twins needs to watch B is for Build video.


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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Nope. I finished my one 58 and the second at least got primer (and still had it last I saw). That is however a good resemblance to my 55 though. Put a spray on "vinyl" roof on the drivers side and add 3 more colours of spray can primer and it is spot on. The others I have up on did not look nearly that good.

So, did your rattle can get clogged up ??.......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Emu

I'm Kensu's cousin. So the seller literally buys salvage titles and flips them for a profit. He has mechanics and electricians do the work and he finds buyers. This guy was convinced that just because it is a 10 series someone would pay that much just to do an engine swap. I explained to the guy that the wiring harness would need to come direct from toyota and would cost $2,000+ (got that info from b is for build Kensu made me watch before I made an offer on this car). Brought up the whole enthusiast community and even told him it was posted to a forum that got a lot of attention and he wouldn't budge from $7k at the lowest. Still wish I could have gotten it, not gonna lie.

Welcome to the forum, Emu ........

Oh heck, offer him $4,000 cash and leave him your phone number ......


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

So, did your rattle can get clogged up ??.......


humfrz

No. It was already there. I sanded half off and then said screw it.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Emu

I'm Kensu's cousin. So the seller literally buys salvage titles and flips them for a profit. He has mechanics and electricians do the work and he finds buyers. This guy was convinced that just because it is a 10 series someone would pay that much just to do an engine swap. I explained to the guy that the wiring harness would need to come direct from toyota and would cost $2,000+ (got that info from b is for build Kensu made me watch before I made an offer on this car). Brought up the whole enthusiast community and even told him it was posted to a forum that got a lot of attention and he wouldn't budge from $7k at the lowest. Still wish I could have gotten it, not gonna lie.

Well if his own mechanics and electricians only took the car to the point that you need to short the starter to get it going then that says something.

[Emu]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Welcome to the forum, Emu ........

Oh heck, offer him $4,000 cash and leave him your phone number ......


humfrz

I did lol. Literally told me "yeah,you are just too far off from what I am willing to do. I would be losing money in just parts alone." That lead me to assume that's what he paid for the car then threw in those seat covers and paid which ever people for labor.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well if his own mechanics and electricians only took the car to the point that you need to short the starter to get it going then that says something.

THAT was the first thing I thought. If he is paying people to "fix" these cars and THEY couldn't figure it out.... don't walk, RUN.


That car probably needs to be burned.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Emu

I did lol. Literally told me "yeah,you are just too far off from what I am willing to do. I would be losing money in just parts alone." That lead me to assume that's what he paid for the car then threw in those seat covers and paid which ever people for labor.

Welp, just tell him that you're just trying to help him minimize his losses .....


humfrz

[finch1750]

I'd pay 1G for the head unit and see if i could salvage the push start and auto climate. could probably scrap it and make it back if things didnt work out