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Old 07-16-2012, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by _spyder
Thanks. Found a long block in Chitown for $450. Higher mileage, unknown condition. Not sure if I should make the drive or build mine.
Wait for a more local deal that is better. Patience grasshopper, they're out there.
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Old 07-16-2012, 08:24 PM
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Wait for a more local deal that is better. Patience grasshopper, they're out there.
I've honestly been looking since May. I've been waiting for this date to happen, and here is it, there hasn't been anything for a good price in this area.
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Originally Posted by _spyder
I've honestly been looking since May. I've been waiting for this date to happen, and here is it, there hasn't been anything for a good price in this area.
your problem is that you're looking on the internet. seriously, go out there and look around for piece of ---- cars at junkyards.

if it's listed on the internet, its already too expensive.
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Build if u know how.
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