Shit

"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5) 09/28/2016 at 12:58 • Filed to: BigStupidIdiot

2

35

A few days ago I posted a picture of an ‘87 Shelby Charger a guy near here is selling, because I’m a big stupid idiot. The problems I now have are a) he dropped the price $100, and b) it looks SUPER CLEAN.

$600, doesn't run, and the right rear brake is stuck. Am I crazy for thinking that seems like a great deal? I'm currently liquidating some small assets in case the guy calls me back...the wife is going apple picking Saturday morning with my son, maybe I take a ride out to CT while she's gone?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:01

1

Still a K car. Still might be worth something some day because it’s clean and says “Shelby” on it.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:03

1

Less think, more buy.

Birddog > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 09/28/2016 at 13:09

0

Not a K car.

Birddog > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:10

4

Buy! Buy! Buy!!

AR24-7 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:15

2

Just do it

RallyWrench > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:16

1

This thing looks hail-Mary miracle clean. Buy it, fix it, and turn up the boost.

LongbowMkII > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:17

0

You won’t do it.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 09/28/2016 at 13:17

1

It’s an L-body, which actually predates the k-car.

CaptDale - is secretly British > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:19

4

I would so go for it and store it. Maybe get it running eventually, but damn well worth a few hundred.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > RallyWrench 09/28/2016 at 13:19

2

That’s my thinking. I’d accrue the parts for the turbo 2 swap, and then turn up the boost until this engine pops. Also, it apparently only has 90k miles on it. Guy just called me back from work, I’m calling him in a few hours when he’s out.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > LongbowMkII 09/28/2016 at 13:21

1

Given my past experiences with 2.2 liter turbo Dodges, I legitimately hope that I don’t.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > CaptDale - is secretly British 09/28/2016 at 13:21

1

I’ve bought worse cars for more money.

Goggles Pizzano > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 09/28/2016 at 13:24

3

Hey, hey now. Let’s not be cruel. It’s an Omni.

:-)x

Takuro Spirit > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:25

0

DO IT

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:31

0

...so even worse? I was always under the impression that K and L platforms were prety much the same thing just marked differently for different vehicle classes.

random001 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 13:32

0

Damn, buy that. Hell, it’s an engine swap away from an amazing deal.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Goggles Pizzano 09/28/2016 at 13:33

0

I actually like the Omni. One of the few honest cars they’ve ever made.

Goggles Pizzano > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 09/28/2016 at 13:42

2

Drives better than a Chevette.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 09/28/2016 at 13:54

1

It’s kinda weird to me how perception of the k-platform has tanked. I mean it basically saved Chrysler, and compared to what was being built at the time in America they weren’t bad cars at all.

I actually agree somewhat with your assessment on it though, it’ll be worth a little something because Shelby’s name was on it. I don’t think these or the k-cars are ever going to be investment quality cars, but you do see a lot less of them than you used to, which is the first step towards prices appreciating (which they’re beginning to do).

haveacarortwoorthree2 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 14:11

0

Do it. Do It. DO IT!

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 14:16

0

I think the big difference is that I didn’t think Chrysler was worth saving. While it wasn’t bad in the early 80s compared to what the formerly big three were making, Toyotas and Hondas were just better in every way and by the end of the platform it was being decimated even by the other formerly domestics. My perception of the K car hasn’t diminished. I’ve always considered them awful.

Monkey B > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 14:17

0

if it were remotely close to me it’d be owned already.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 09/28/2016 at 14:21

0

I laughed out loud at the first sentence of that reply. Not sarcastic, not scoffing at it, I just found it legitimately funny. Good points all around though, I’ve just always liked them (even while admitting they’re a bit crap).

Jonee > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 14:37

1

Wow, that is clean. And that color is great. You always see them in black, or blue. $600 is nothing as long as you’re employed.

CaptDale - is secretly British > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 14:46

1

Same here..... Shit my 928 falls in that category.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Jonee 09/28/2016 at 15:08

1

I’m totally employed! I spent a few days ago talking myself out of it, now I’m talking myself back into it.

CaptainSlower > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 15:39

0

Do it because I can’t.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 16:33

2

Why are we still conversing on whether you should buy this or not when it should already be in your driveway...? :P

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 09/28/2016 at 16:35

1

I talked to the guy, sounds pretty straight forward. He’s got a guy coming tomorrow, I told him I’d call him Friday and if he’s still got it I’ll go see it Saturday.

Frenchlicker > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 17:30

0

That is dangerous but I doubt you could lose much. Do it do it do it.

Matthew Phillips > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/28/2016 at 18:03

0

Just...... just buy a Fox body.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Matthew Phillips 09/28/2016 at 18:08

1

I’ve had five Foxes. Just sold an ‘86 5.0 notch last year. $600 doesn’t buy a very nice (or any) Fox at all where I live.

Matthew Phillips > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/29/2016 at 17:41

1

That’s disappointing, I bought my 86 earlier this year for $700. Had to sell it because I’m young and stupid and can’t manage money responsibly, but other than the small dent on the rear quarter the car itself was immaculate.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Matthew Phillips 09/29/2016 at 18:57

1

Luckily there will always be Foxes for sale for somewhat reasonable prices.

Matthew Phillips > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 09/29/2016 at 21:08

0

indeed, keeping my out out for another