TheSamba.com :: View topic - update! on 68 fastback need answer by tommorow!!!

Sun Jun 27, 2004 6:55 pm

I am going to be buying this car but i want to ask a phew questions to make shure that im not going to be caught in a trap up to my chin!
1. The rear engine compartment has rust can this be fixed pretty easly?
2. The right side floor area needs to be fixed "how mutch does this cost"
3. The engine is seized how cand this be fixed??
They want $1000 i think $500 would be good.
What do you think???

Sun Jun 27, 2004 7:20 pm

Pictures of the areas in question would help alot. How much rust in the engine area and where? What needs to be fixed on on the pan? just dented? rusted? rockers? And if it's only worth $500 to you, that's what you offer, and if they say "No" hand then your number and walk. They'll either call you back with a counter offer, accept it or not. For 1K there are other T3 out there that would love your attention.

Sun Jun 27, 2004 7:37 pm

What are the rockers??

Sun Jun 27, 2004 7:45 pm

I agree with R.Rabbit, in that we could use some pics to see how bad it really is. As far as repairing it goes, can you weld? Do you have access to the replacement parts? If no to either or both of these, then you'll spend almost what you're offering for the car just to fix it. As far as the engine being seized goes, plan on replacing it. You'll be further ahead that way. I only say that because you don't know what caused it to be seized in the first place (could be rust or a bearing or both by now). And you'll probably need the cooling parts off the old motor anyway. :roll: You might want to price some t-3 long blocks, so you'll be more informed when you talk to the guy (as a way of justifing your bid). I hope this helps.

Sun Jun 27, 2004 8:06 pm

What are the rockers?
and if this engine compartment thing is bad what about fixing it???
Have you guys run into a problem with this??
Have you fixed it??

Sun Jun 27, 2004 8:15 pm

Rockers are the the panel that attach the front of the car to the back half.
It is the metal under the doors.
If there is rust there you are in for a long job.
As for the metal areound the engine compartment , it is really hard to cut out and replace, it is all double layered and very hard to cut.

If the car is rusty walk away-
If you want a solid car come down to portland we have a few for sale fastys, squares, and even notches.
All are solid cars.
Later-

It sounds like a 400.00 car at best

Sun Jun 27, 2004 9:21 pm

Go to Portland and get a notch. Offer them $400 like Martin said. Dont get caught up in it, remember you are just looking! :!: :shock:

Sun Jun 27, 2004 9:44 pm

If the engine is seized, then it will need to be rebuilt. $400 sounds like too much to me, considering all the problems it has. Unless the interior is perfect I wouldn't mess with it. There's plenty of decent type 3's out there. Find a better deal.