Tracy,
 Nothing good came come from this. While I commend your attitude that
anything is possible, there are better candidates for your efforts. This
group has steered me clear of a few whoppers that on first blush sounded
like a good idea. (motorcycle on the back hitch, adjusting a working 4th
gear linkage, etc).

I recall attempting to revive an old triumph spitfire that was a terminal
rust cancer patient. Wish there was some wise advice around for that one.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: no vanagon content-monte carlo help

> on 1/29/03 2:56 PM, Tracy Bonin at icculus22420@YAHOO.COM wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > Whereas I love VW's, my boyfriend is into Monte Carlo's. I found the
exact one
> > that he wanted (a 80's SS, w/ a T-top), but it's in pretty hurt
condition. The
> > exterior is just mainly surface rust, but the interior is gonna need a
pretty
> > good go over. It's not running at the moment, because of the wiring
harness
> > melting and starting a minor electrical fire which probably fried the
computer
> > too. It does have the original rims. I offered the guy $500.00 for it. I
dunno
> > how long it's been sitting for, but I guess he's moving, so thats why he
has
> > to sell it. I'm in automotive school right now, so fixing it up would
make a
> > nice project for me, and a nice gift for my boyfriend. The rust and body
work
> > I can have the bodyshop at school fix. But my problem is that upon
looking for
> > a computer and wiring harness is difficult. I don't really know where to
look
> > unlike VW's. The computer thru the dealer is like $170, which means
elsewhere
> > it must be less. The harness thru the dealer is unav!
> > ailable. I haven't purchased or put a deposit on the car yet. I was
hoping
> > that someone could give me some tips, ideas, or know where to look for
these
> > parts............
> >
> > thanx,
> >
> > Tracy
> >
> > 85' GL "Ripple"
> >
>
> Tracy,
>
> It sounds like a disaster.  I would consider it only for parts.  Keep
> looking for one in better condition.  It will cost you a lot less in the
> long run.
>
>
> -- Steve Lashley
> SKL Enterprises Inc.
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