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04/08/03 - starting the paint - click for more pics
Update - 09/21/01 - After deterimining that the electric wasn't going to cut it, I started looking for the pieces to put it back to somewhat the original state. I purchased a gas tank, engine, radiator, heater assembly and other assorted parts at Carlisle in the spring. I'm going to pull the electric stuff out and put this in and I'll see what happens and what shape the engine is in. |
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We've
liked the look of the PT Cruiser and this is one of the originals
of it's design lines. That 40's look. We missed having the Plymouth Voyager, went through 2 of them, put 150K on each. After all the kids were on their respective ways, we figured we didn't need a van anymore. But we missed having something to toss stuff into, running down to the hardware/lumber store and pickups didn't seem the thing. Bob in the MG Car Club has one of these, and it immediatly became something to look for (he wouldn't sell his). I been looking for a couple years and hadn't seen one worth the money or needing extensive restoration. I was browsing the net one night and saw this one. I bought this through the net - 03/17/01. Had it shipped here by McNutt Auto Transport. They did a great job - didn't take long and let me know what was going on as it happened. I highly recommend them. It was $900 to ship it from Douglas Arizona to Rochester New York. It had been converted to electric from it's original 4 cylinder gas. I originally had plans of finding a 445 and putting a Buick 215 V8 in it (like my 1975 MGB) but thought I'd give the electric a chance. It arrived last night and I've only driven it about half a mile - it's weird - there is no noise, it just starts moving. leon@mgcarclub.com. |
