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
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