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Originally Posted by Graham
Back in Oct 2012, I started this thread.
At that time, I was thinking I should sell my 300D as-is for whatever I could get. But the thread developed a life of it's own. I spent quite a few $$$. But the car IS back on road as my daily driver and in a lot better shape than in Oct 2012! |
Had this car for 30 years. It's been about 8 years since I last really thought about selling. Then decided to have serious rust issues repaired. Again in 2014 thought time may have come, but stayed with it. Thinking about it again
Car has newish engine & tires, runs well, body OK (needs a few touch ups).
Right now, following items are on job list. Excluding parts, how many hours do think a shop would require for these two jobs?
1. Replace oil cooler lines and likely motor mounts at same time. Maybe repair cooler nozzle.
2. Replace guide rod mounts/bushings while at same time installing new spring shims and maybe springs at same time.
Current thinking
- have shop do #1 once I have parts.
- postpone #2. Clunk comes and goes. Nothing safety related that I can see. Only do if clunk gets worse. Today it wouldn't clunk at all.
Maybe I should soon try and sell the 300D. We don't
need 4 cars. Two older ones have been with us for 30+ years and are more hobby than required transportation! As issues build up, and being over 80 with no capable help around, it may soon be time to pass it on to someone who can enjoy the car.