RE: Re: Travel (lot)

[David Walker <David.Walker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The first thing I check, when someone claims ultra-low miles, is the
rubber pad on the brake pedal:  The pad shouldn't show ANY wear unless
the car is also ultra-ancient.  At 120,000 miles, there is typical some
light to moderate wear.  This may vary from car to car:  today I test
drove an low-miles 1941 Cadillac and the foot pad was completely gone.
But all over indicators suggest the car is an excellent, original,
low-miles car.

Here are other things to inspect:

The windlace (cord) around the driver's door:  is it worn/frayed where
the door or driver might strike it repeatedly?

The surface surrounding the ignition key tumbler.  The more wear or
scratches, the more miles are on the car.

The spare tire.  Typically ultra-low miles cars retain their original
spare tire.  

The engine surfaces.  How dirty is it?  I've had some dirty low-miles
cars, but most have been unusually clean even if they were rusted out.

Hpe this helps

-----Original Message-----
From: Harold (Dooner) Funderburk [mailto:funderburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 3:16 PM
To: Group Mopar
Subject: Re: Re: Travel (lot)


OK, guys. I see that I may have to suck it up if I want my mopar.
Is anyone doing this on a tight budget?
I am 40 yrs old with 3 kids (3,6,8) and one on the way due in March. I
have a fairly large mortgage, paying for my wifes Navigator, and to
boot, my wife is on my back about the car. BOCK-BOCK-BOCK-BOCK, like a
crazy hen.
What is the secret? Fill me in on ways to fullfill my dream.

Well, anyway, is there anyone near Reading, MA? This last car I found
(64 Belvedere 4dr) is said to be in excellent shape. The way he talks,
the only thing you would need to do is fix a small rip in one door
panel.
He claims it only has 20,000 original miles on the /6.
How can anyone be sure of that? There was no 100,000 on those odometers
right? I guess it's all about trust.
I doubt I'll be able to get that one. He is asking $6500 for it. Out of
my budget. If anyone is interested, email me at
funderburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, and I will give you his name and phone number.

Thank for listening guys.

Moparguy wannabe

Harold (Dooner) Funderburk


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