Recent content by JThw8

JThw8 - Jim Thwaite (sounds like 8)

Yeah, it will be back in time for the Explore the Shore 2014 rally, should make a nice car for me to run that show in ;)

:beer: Looking forward to meeting you in person soon!

Well it looks like I'll be a Silver guy after all. RKammer and I have come to a deal on his 2003 and I'll fly down to FL to collect it in a few weeks. Everything about his car was just what I wanted, well kept, enthusiast owned, just the right mild mods, priced right.

Sent you a message through your ebay auction

Well then, let me tell you about my Wartburg ;) Go ahead, google it, I'll wait. 1958 Wartburg 311. East German car which was given on a bet that I couldn't make it into a viable race car. Originally front engine, fwd with a 3 cylinder 2 stroke. I grafted a VW torsion housing to the frame...

I built it about 10 years ago for autocross racing. Sold it about 8 years ago and bought it back last year a little worse for wear. The plan is to set it up for a buddy of mine to take road racing, hes a great driver and I'd rather play mechanic. First thing I need to do is take molds of...

Much thanks, yes from what I've seen a tune is a minimum so I'll definitely put that on the list of mod #1. At least for now I don't intend to go too crazy. My Abarth just came off warranty so it's getting some tweaks next and I have a few other project cars in the shop at the moment, a 52...

Well I actually had my first drive in a Marauder today. Yep, it was everything I had hoped it would be, now the desire is even stronger. I went to check out the one at the dealer in Manheim. Nice shape for a 100k+ car. Some paint flaws but I'm not really looking for a perfect car so they...

Whoa now, YOU asked why it wasn't selling. I don't know about the others but I'm a serious buyer who will be purchasing a Marauder hopefully within the next 30 days, as soon as I find the right one. You asked what was wrong here, I gave you my honest input. I asked myself, why, of all the...

Seems price about right, and about the same as a bunch of others in similar condition/miles. But that's also the problem, there's a bunch of others for similar prices with similar miles. In the 9-11k price range I'd probably hold out for a car that didn't need the repairs yours does.

Hmm, I posted a photo maybe Im the only one seeing it? I'll add them as attachments instead. Shes back on the stock wheels now not the 17" mustang wheels.

Neglected to mention, if the right car comes up I also have my baby available for trade (and I'll include cash of course) 1978 Mercury Colony Park wagon. California car so clean, I've driven this thing all over the country and would jump in and take it back out to Cali tomorrow, she's solid...

Do you know what's wrong with it (I know you aren't the seller) A general statement that repairing the AC is relatively cheap is incorrect. If the compressor has grenaded then you are looking at a full system replacement which is not cheap at all. Systems never "just need a recharge" because...

Well as a buyer, I'll chime in. Aside from the distance (once I exhaust my search of local cars I'll spread out) the A/C is a deal killer for me. Radio's I can fix on the cheap, A/C can get very expensive very fast. With those working the price would be at the top of my budget but I'd...