Manifold gaskets yes, they use them in the 70's era. That ticking sound, from a 440 is likely a manifold gasket or the exhaust coupler where the manifold meets the exhaust pipe. I recently bought manifold gaskets for about $12.00 CDN each. If you're handy with a wrench, they're not all that hard to change. If you're not handy with a wrench, I wouldn't think this is the car for you. Used AC compressors can easily be had from salvage. (I have a couple here) I would be worried about all the rust on this car, and for anyone who knows me, rust doesn't scare me that easily. ;-) I'd say $2000 is LOTS for this car. Good luck! ----- Original Message ----- From: "clay-deb" <clay-deb@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "IML" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:51 AM Subject: IML: 75 test drive > A happy memorial day to everyone > I would like an opinion as to the worth of a 75 Crown Coupe I am thinking > of buying. > > The good is that it has 48,000 miles. The owner claims it is actual, and > the overall condition of the car seems to support the claim. Very nice > leather interior with minor cracking on the drivers side seat. All gages, > radio , lights , seats and windows function. The car drives down the road > well with surprising pep. The four wheel disc brakes stopped the car with > little effort. > > The bad about the car is that the air conditioning is not working. The owner > said the compressor is shot and needs to be replaced. The engine also had a > somewhat loud "ticking" noise that I thought sounded like a lifter. There > was an exhaust leak some where under the hood. The owner also told me that > the rear air shocks needed replacing as they didn't hold air anymore . would > these shocks be available anymore? > > The ugly about the car would have to be the body. Though not a rust bucket > by Minnesota standards , there was bubbling starting around the wheel wells > , and underneath the doors. The paint ,though scratched in spots looked to > be original. > > The seller of this car is asking $3000 or best offer. I told him I would > sleep on it and get back to him . > Given my brief description , would anyone care to venture what would be a > reasonable offer?. > > Clay Smith > 67 Crown Coupe