I generally dont look in cars for sale on Craigslist because I dont need another car. But the other day I clicked on it because my son is in need so I was just passing time. There before me was a 1954 Sedan Delivery (just so happens I have a 51 Sedan Delivery), and it was only 20 minutes from home.
I went to see it tonight, flashlight in hand, 30 minutes before another prospective customer was scheduled to see it. I had my checkbook, and the money manager's "permission" to pull the trigger if I saw fit.
It was WAY more complete than mine. Had a big block Ford V8, 4 speed, Ford 9" rear, 2 wheel drive. Everything I was hoping to see. I looked at the wiring, the replacement floors, the rust, the cracked glass, the lack of exhaust manifolds; I also saw bumpers on brackets, windshield wipers, extra grille, 2 sets of extra front fenders, and he said he had boxes of other accumulated parts. I have a vehicle that is nearly totally incomplete, so this was a bit difficult to walk away from, seeing that at least 3 others were to follow me in considering it's purchase. One was 30 minutes away, but one was from 2 hrs away, and the 3rd was to be notified if it was still unsold. He was coming from over 3 hrs away.
Did I screw up by not spending a Grand on this truck? I went thinking I had to have it because it was clearly more complete than mine. When I was there I saw something that represented a lot of work and would cost me $1000.
Signed,
I really hope I dont regret this...
I went to see it tonight, flashlight in hand, 30 minutes before another prospective customer was scheduled to see it. I had my checkbook, and the money manager's "permission" to pull the trigger if I saw fit.
It was WAY more complete than mine. Had a big block Ford V8, 4 speed, Ford 9" rear, 2 wheel drive. Everything I was hoping to see. I looked at the wiring, the replacement floors, the rust, the cracked glass, the lack of exhaust manifolds; I also saw bumpers on brackets, windshield wipers, extra grille, 2 sets of extra front fenders, and he said he had boxes of other accumulated parts. I have a vehicle that is nearly totally incomplete, so this was a bit difficult to walk away from, seeing that at least 3 others were to follow me in considering it's purchase. One was 30 minutes away, but one was from 2 hrs away, and the 3rd was to be notified if it was still unsold. He was coming from over 3 hrs away.
Did I screw up by not spending a Grand on this truck? I went thinking I had to have it because it was clearly more complete than mine. When I was there I saw something that represented a lot of work and would cost me $1000.
Signed,
I really hope I dont regret this...