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February 12, 2012, 02:02:55 AM
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webelo
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« on: May 19, 2008, 08:04:38 PM »

Hey Guys,
After seeing this car I've fallen in love. I was wondering if people could chime in if they see any red flags. If I bought this car, I would consider driving it from Indiana to Massachusetts. any thoughts would be appreciated!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1965-Triumph-TR4A_W0QQitemZ250248869091QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250248869091&


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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2008, 10:50:18 AM »

From the pictures, it appears to have the all-too-typical loads of body filler in the rear fender area; likely as not, that's hiding substantial rust (very common on these cars in that area). It's also missing the front fender side/marker lamp units.
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Lou Metelko
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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2008, 10:08:39 PM »

with prices for a decent 4A solidly in the mid teens, I would be afraid of this potential Bondo wagon. 
Photos show:
Seats are not for a 4A
Pads on top of doors missing
Check out the glove box hinges!
Generic choke knob
Probably wrong exhaust system
Incorrect distributor

But then again it's just $5,100.

My HO is to keep looking.  BTW the second 1 at the end of the commission number should be a L

Lou Metelko
Auburn, Indiana
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