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Hi all, This is my first time posting on here, but been hovering around this site for a while now. i am looking at getting an EH for my next car (project). i have come across this one on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/w...agename=ADME:L:RTQ:AU:1
Just wondering if anyone has seen the Skyline 5 speed conversion in one of these before and how good are they? Is there anything else to look out for in the EH's. I don't mind putting a bit of work into it, but i also don't want to buy a heap of junk. Does this car look and sound reasonable. never fully trust eBay. Thanks in advance Paul
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Welcome to Fastlane, Paul. :-)
Just a thought... the seller does welcome inspections. Are you an RACQ (or whatever the Victorian road club is) member? Do you have a friend who is? They do on-site inspections (as well as more comprehensive workshop
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I thought about getting a car inspection done. i am in SA, so i wasn't sure if they could do it interstate. Might look into it.
peter_smol "I am just trying to be a realist here. Personally I would not buy it. That is only my opinion."
Are there any
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Main reasons for me would be.
Not rare or special model. (I would cut it up anyway)
Rust bubbles in doors = needs full restoration to be up to my standard
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they say the paint is showing signs of age,it was only painted 4 years ago so it was either a quickie paintjob or neglected and whats hidden under the paint?? for a project car pay less at least you might see what your in for.your call.
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Jason's idea of the RACV inspection is a very good idea by the way. |
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ok, thanks guys
think i'll give this one a miss. but i'll keep lookout for a good one. i am very keen on the EH's. I suppose as a project car it is better to start it yourself instead of trying to fix someone elses mistakes. think i'll keep my eyes op
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If your looking for a stock standard car in good condition you should try a club specialising in the model either in your state or nationally, however these people know their cars and the price wont be bargain basement.
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It is a bit of a waiting game. I saw a 90% original as bought in 1964 EH standard wagon the other day. I say 90% because the LHF door has been resprayed due to a scrape. I am a professional and I can honestly say this car is rust free. The guards have no |
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we have a guy in our club that was toying with selling his standard wagon all stock with minor rust in one guard near the mudflap interior like new as is the paint, motor is 149 manual has done around 100,000mile if he sells it hes thinking around $6.000
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I got my hands on an EH for under $500. Needs full resto, but has running 179 in it and lots of spare parts. Bit of rust etc. Lookin forward to picking it up this weekend. Thanks for your helps guys. decided to buy a cheap one and put in the hard yards my
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Glad you got one.
I didn't see this post or I would have offered my Premier...but It sort of helps to know what area...I am 1 hr north of Sydney..not much good if you are in Melbourne.
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