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Old 12-08-2008, 09:06 PM
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Exclamation Calling all from Iowa- sponsor needs a huge favor- HELP!

Hey everyone. Erik here from Masport Speed Shop all the way south in Boca Raton, FL.

I need a favor, and I am willing to compensate for your time here ($$ of course)

I am in the process of purchasing a 65 Skylark that is for sale in IA. I am unable to fly out there in person to check it out, so I figured I would pop in and ask and see if someone would be interested in going and looking at the car for me. I am still trying to figure out where exactly the seller lives. I am sure he would want to meet at a public location as opposed to his home, but I will leave that up to him to decide.

As I said before, I will compensate you FULLY for your time and gas.

Anyone think they may be able to help? As soon as I learn where he wants to meet exactly, I will add it into this thread.

THANKS!!!

Erik
Old 12-08-2008, 09:19 PM
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i'd help ya but im one state over. i'm sure one of our iowa guys will help ya out tho. good luck with the purchase!
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I am in Des Moines, IA. What do you need and what is his address? If it is within reason I may check it out.
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Hey BADBANDIT, thanks man. I will see if someone local can swing by. I do not want anyone to go WAY out of their way!

Funkster- I will let you know as soon as I get word from him. I appreciate it.
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I make a run to macomb, IL all the time, which would be an hours away or so from parts of iowa, don't mind making a day trip, etc if it was needed. Can't tell much unless he lets a shop put it on a lift to check it out of course
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hey boss, i realize you may not have a lift at the time of inspection- that is ok. I will provide a detailed list of things I need to have you touch, see, and hear...getting on hands and knees will ne minimal, lol!

Still waiting on his reply

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Old 12-09-2008, 05:16 PM
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Hey, I live in Central Iowa, and am an Ex-GM Technician. I work on boats now, so this time of year + economy is DEAD. I can go just about anywhere to look at said vehicle. Just give me a heads up. Email me at xtinct02ta@gmail.com
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pm sent...
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PM returned, too far of a drive for me to check it out
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I am in Davenport IA if its around the area I will check it out for you.
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i'm in north central iowa and would be more than willing to check something out assuming its not too far away. let me know
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What city/town is the car in?
Old 12-10-2008, 06:24 PM
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Car is in Marshalltown, IA. He said about 40 minutes outside of Des Moines.

I am offering $100 to the first person who can get out there to check it out.

Also, I will provide a DETAILED list of things I need you to check out, that way your mission is clear, LOL.

I prefer someone who has experience with cars (more than reading JEGS once a month), especially older cars with racing type suspension, motors, trannys, ETC.

THANKS!
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anyone interested? Lemme know!

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i wouldn't be able to get there till probably sunday...if no one has gotten there by then i'd be willing to head down there for ya. 641-529-2664 if you need me to check it out!

and i'd be taking my father with me who's from that whole generation...just bought a 66 nova ss...used to build street rods...is a car show judge for many car shows in the area...so if i don't know he'd DEFINITELY know what he's looking at
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Hey everyone, I have an ex-GM tech going to check it out Friday. I wanted to thank everyone for coming in and offering their help! If anyone is ever in the South Florida area, and needs any work or just a ride somewhere, hit me up at MASPORT and I'll see what I can do!

All the best from the south,
Erik



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