SAD!!! Ford XR GT on ebay - Page 2

gtxb67 · 02-05-2013, 08:16 PM

what does not re-claimable mean
does it mean it cannot be re registered

neptune blue · 02-05-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

maybe you should go roaming the streets with a boot full of $20 tarps in the name of old bomb preservation..

May be you should kerp your smart**** comments to your self

pottery beige · 02-05-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by neptune blue

May be you should kerp your smart**** comments to your self

Why?......

Russ · 02-05-2013, 08:31 PM

Never mind the moisture problem from using tarps, what about all the bloody spiders it attracts, wouldn't get me near it

flooded one · 02-05-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ

Never mind the moisture problem from using tarps, what about all the bloody spiders it attracts, wouldn't get me near it

lol that as well

K_Man · 02-05-2013, 08:40 PM

I cant help but wonder if anyone will have the same reaction to seeing an ed xr8 sprint clapped out in a paddock in 20 years

pottery beige · 02-05-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxb67

what does not re-claimable mean
does it mean it cannot be re registered

Q: What does non reclaim able mean?

A: Unable to be rebuilt from a deteriorated state.

A: There should be no confusion. The dictionary says = unable to be reused, not able to be made useful again.

open for interpretation.. someones stuffed isnt always stuffed???

The original vehicle was never written off & was removed from the stolen vehicle list in 1971.

Russ · 02-05-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxb67

what does not re-claimable mean
does it mean it cannot be re registered

I think he's referring to the condition of the shell and being beyond repair, I guess that depends on how keen you are to use a welder and a bucket of bog

Stefan · 02-05-2013, 08:57 PM

The funny thing is if you buy a bogged up driver for $40K the condition of the car underneath the paint and bog probably ain't much different than this and the difference in the full restoration cost is probably negligible because in both cases if the restoration is done properly EVERYTHING needs to be rebuilt, restored or replaced.

ZA-289 · 02-05-2013, 09:07 PM

Defiantly salvageable and worth doing. Hope to see It come to life again one day.

Bud Bud · 02-05-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MrEL

It was stolen in 68 and recovered in 71 stripped.
Had it been sitting in a paddock for the 3 years and was fairly well rooted at the time and had just been chucked out the back due to lack of interest or a broken heart?

I think the one thing most have not considered is just because it is a GT doesn't mean it had any real value back then when it was parked after all, the current model now had a 351 Clevo, was faster and in the end became what ended up being the most desirable.

Consider this, the "supercar" scare era was still a year away and the fuel crisis was another two and ADR 76 which crippled any real power gains from a factory V8 was still another five years away as well and of course the next Generation V8 Falcon would ultimately come as a two door coupe if that took your fancy. Times were good and this was an era when it was easy to market the next model as more desirable than the last and there was no way of knowing that it would not always be like this back then. This car as far as cars go was easily replaced back in 1971 and how do we even know that the owner did not actually do this with a GTHO or 350 Monaro, just because he could?

Hind sight is a wonderful thing but this car sadly was parked as a wreck in a time when you could buy a much better replacement brand new, it is as simple as that and after all, this car could easily have been a HR Holden Premier or even a Toyota Crown and if so, would anyone be bothered having the same discussion today?

Bud Bud

gtxb67 · 02-05-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

Q: What does non reclaim able mean?

A: Unable to be rebuilt from a deteriorated state.

A: There should be no confusion. The dictionary says = unable to be reused, not able to be made useful again.

open for interpretation.. someones stuffed isnt always stuffed???

The original vehicle was never written off & was removed from the stolen vehicle list in 1971.

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Originally Posted by Russ

I think he's referring to the condition of the shell and being beyond repair, I guess that depends on how keen you are to use a welder and a bucket of bog

you are probably both right, but the way he is answering the questions makes it look like he is being economical with the truth
he doesn't seem to be giving a straight answer

Nikked · 02-05-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by K_Man

I cant help but wonder if anyone will have the same reaction to seeing an ed xr8 sprint clapped out in a paddock in 20 years

I would lol...

back in 71 when it was dumped, it was just a dirty old falcon, tucked away until "one day"

kate648 · 02-05-2013, 09:20 PM

Ohh I remember this seller.. seen some similar cars of his before.. sent him a message abusing him ... HOW THE **** COULD YOU LET THAT HAPPEN!?!? haha. Yeah, that ***** me.

gs1973 · 02-05-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud Bud

I think the one thing most have not considered is just because it is a GT doesn't mean it had any real value back then when it was parked after all, the current model now had a 351 Clevo, was faster and in the end became what ended up being the most desirable.

Consider this, the "supercar" scare era was still a year away and the fuel crisis was another two and ADR 76 which crippled any real power gains from a factory V8 was still another five years away as well and of course the next Generation V8 Falcon would ultimately come as a two door coupe if that took your fancy. Times were good and this was an era when it was easy to market the next model as more desirable than the last and there was no way of knowing that it would not always be like this back then. This car as far as cars go was easily replaced back in 1971 and how do we even know that the owner did not actually do this with a GTHO or 350 Monaro, just because he could?

Hind sight is a wonderful thing but this car sadly was parked as a wreck in a time when you could buy a much better replacement brand new, it is as simple as that and after all, this car could easily have been a HR Holden Premier or even a Toyota Crown and if so, would anyone be bothered having the same discussion today?

Bud Bud

Spot on mate.

basteve · 02-05-2013, 10:39 PM

LOL!
Dam spelt backwards who buys this!

Express · 02-05-2013, 10:54 PM

Saying a tarp traps moisture sounds like it has merit and I wouldn’t totally disregard the possibly.

But I had a Holden out in the sun under a breathable tarp for 5 years and when I took it off it was as shiny as the day I put it there with no hint or smell of damp.
Maybe it depends on the type of material used?

What it did become because of the cover was a home to 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Redback Spiders.

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irish2 · 02-05-2013, 11:01 PM

On a cold winters morning have a look under any patio roof. You will see bulk condensation. A tarp works much the same way.

The simple fact is that once upon a time, this car was a bomb. If you saw a smashed and stripped VX GTS nobody would care less. In 40 years time somebody will probably be whinging on a forum, as to why somebody didn't cover the $20 car with a $20 tarp.

hankscorpio · 02-05-2013, 11:18 PM

I really hope this car ends up with someone with the ability and passion to restore it. (and not someone thinking of doing a dodgy rebody with it).

Interesting about the ID tags missing when delivered..I haven't heard of that happening before

The guy was very open and helpful with info about the car when I talked to him about it...just unfortunate that it's too far gone for me to consider

mr smith · 02-05-2013, 11:23 PM

My first thought was buy it and leave it as is under a tree on my block and slowly watch it go back to dirt. Or even plant a tree under it to end up with one of those cool cars in a tree photos.

dannyxm · 02-05-2013, 11:29 PM

Rebirth nice re built xr falcon gt replica with this shell chassis number, done = original xr gt.

Keep an eye on your xr's people......

**BLU-220** · 02-05-2013, 11:37 PM

It would have low k's sorry i meant low miles

FPV414 · 02-05-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud Bud

I think the one thing most have not considered is just because it is a GT doesn't mean it had any real value back then when it was parked after all, the current model now had a 351 Clevo, was faster and in the end became what ended up being the most desirable.

Consider this, the "supercar" scare era was still a year away and the fuel crisis was another two and ADR 76 which crippled any real power gains from a factory V8 was still another five years away as well and of course the next Generation V8 Falcon would ultimately come as a two door coupe if that took your fancy. Times were good and this was an era when it was easy to market the next model as more desirable than the last and there was no way of knowing that it would not always be like this back then. This car as far as cars go was easily replaced back in 1971 and how do we even know that the owner did not actually do this with a GTHO or 350 Monaro, just because he could?

Hind sight is a wonderful thing but this car sadly was parked as a wreck in a time when you could buy a much better replacement brand new, it is as simple as that and after all, this car could easily have been a HR Holden Premier or even a Toyota Crown and if so, would anyone be bothered having the same discussion today?

Bud Bud

Best reply in this thread.

Lol @ everyone who keeps asking what reclaimable means in here and on eBay. Doesn't anyone own a dictionary anymore? And by dictionary, I mean Google.

hankscorpio · 02-05-2013, 11:59 PM

anyone else spot that it's stamped JC instead of JG on the radiator support?

Russ · 03-05-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hankscorpio

anyone else spot that it's stamped JC instead of JG on the radiator support?

I'm sure it would all be legit, just ask the seller

gtxb67 · 03-05-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV414

Doesn't anyone own a dictionary anymore? And by dictionary, I mean Google.

you own a google do you - you got ripped, i use it for free

jamies · 03-05-2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BPXR6T

If you want to see tossers you should try selling a GT nowadays. Brings em all out...

Ha ha Too true, I've just sold a 68 XT I was doing up, the amount of stupid phone calls, questions and offers astounded me.... So I'd hate to be trying to sell a GT.

Stefan · 03-05-2013, 11:12 AM

Just read the buyer's questions and it seems the seller won't lety anyone inspect the car? Says it's unfair to those thatr live far away.

WTF?

While it looks OK no way i'd be buying a GT without a thorough inspection. XR GT wreck is probably worth $5K, any other XR wreck is probably worth a few hundred dollars.

FGII-XR6 · 03-05-2013, 11:30 AM

the whole issue with tarps depends on the type used. most people think of a tarp as those cheap plastic sheets you get from the $2 shop not treated canvas that breathes while protecting ( a true tarpaulin )

CoupeKing · 03-05-2013, 12:26 PM

Dont worry about a tarp, all you need is mud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-UrieZwqeg