Remember our 84?? April 03, 2007, 09:44:54 AM We had taken it to my brother's because he was going to fix it and get it running again. He wanted to let his daughter drive it, but she doesn't have a license yet. So, he calls me just now and says if we know anyone who wants to buy it, let him know. (Uh, it's still titled in MY name). So, I asked him how much he needs for it for the work he's go into it.... $500.... that's the engine, exhaust, brakes and rotors. He said it fires right up and runs good... and will pass inspection w/ no problem.... there is a rusted out spot on the trunk lid that needs fixed and it needs a new ignition switch which runs $25.So, do you all think I should give him the $500 and get it back?Dakota wants it so badly, and we had promised him that it would be his eventually, but that was before the engine blew and gave us all the trouble. Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #1 – April 03, 2007, 09:54:53 AM Um...YES!!!So after the ignition switch, it's all fixed, totally? Nothing left to do? It can run, drive, everything is safe?That's a pretty good deal IMO. I think you'd kick yourselves if you didn't get it back. See that, it's just meant to come back to you. Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #2 – April 03, 2007, 09:55:04 AM Well, I just talked to Roger and he said Hell YES we are getting it back! LOLWe aren't telling Cody yet though. Roger has to get the work done on it before it can be put on the road for good.Hey Gary!! Uh.... ya wanna help Rog work on it? :D Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #3 – April 03, 2007, 09:57:11 AM Eric, the brakes and rotors need to be put on, and the exhaust. The ignition switch should be the only other thing. ANd the best part is... I don't break my promise to my son!! I have never never broken a promise to my kids.... and it killed me that this would have been the first one.BTW, Cody will be 16 in 2 weeks. LMAO!! Happy Birthday kiddo! Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #4 – April 03, 2007, 01:41:04 PM Go get it !!! Some things are just meant to be. Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #6 – April 03, 2007, 02:39:10 PM yea i know how that feels! ill be 16 sat, and hopefully buying with my own money(im working on my birthday for the last bit of money i need for it) a car. Whats it got for a motor 5.0? or a 6 banger? Trick him on his b day have it droped off at night, and wake him in the am and tell him you totally forgot to get him a gift, have him all sad and moppey till he takes a look outside and its sitten there. Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #8 – April 03, 2007, 04:43:41 PM What a deal. I took my Kat off the road this past 1 1/2 months to get fixed. But it didn't quite cost me $500, although it was pretty close.Transmission: $18003 Catalytics : $6384 O2 Sensors/throttle body: $818Grand Total: $3256On the plus side, the Kat runs purrrrfectly. Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #9 – April 03, 2007, 05:12:45 PM I say get it! He'll be thrilled :) Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #10 – April 03, 2007, 05:31:09 PM As many times as I've read about you wishing you had it back and you are here asking us? Go get it already! :D Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #11 – April 03, 2007, 05:52:02 PM Oh, you guys are gonna love this... I told his grandfather about it and he said "Bring it up! I'll help him rebuild it, we'll get a brand new short block for it and restore it all to original."hehehe My Father in law had a screamin' GTO when he was younger.... I can just see how this is going to work out. Oh yeah, we are definitely getting it back.... I can't believe this. LOL Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #12 – April 04, 2007, 02:21:56 PM i'll help you guys work on it,, hey i got some leftover purple paint from my 91 , if you want a color change,,lol,,,if you've never seen a purple cougar , karen can post a pic of my old car up for you guys Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #13 – April 05, 2007, 03:58:09 AM Are u absolutely sure you want that ole thing bak? may-b u shood tink it ovr sum more. I'm not convinced yet......... Thats allot of money for such an ole car u no.:hick: HAH! just kidin ya.;) Quote Selected
Remember our 84?? Reply #14 – April 05, 2007, 07:07:28 AM LMAO Victor! You're a nut!Hey Gary.... I'll have to ask Cody about that.... his favorite color is purple.....well, black more than purple....but it's the only other color he'd think of. Ed told me the color that our brother used on it...it's Raspberry Candy Apple. So, at least I know what to get if Cody decides to keep it red.We finally told him about it the other night.... he was grinning ear to ear! But, the deal is, it's in my name till he graduates. He has to keep his grades up, and get a job to help pay for insurance, gas and upkeep on it. He also has to help with the work on it.Oh, hey Gary, this would be an opportunity for Hunter to learn some of that auto body and painting!!We do plan on bringing it to CJ this year, it may not look pretty but we plan on it being there. We told Cody he can drive it (with one of us of course) , if he gets his permit. He has the book, he just has to study.Hmmm... I found a line from a song that suits this car....with a slight word change LOL"I've been dropped out, burned up, fought my way back from the deadTuned in, turned on, Ready to be painted again" :D Quote Selected
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