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brentalan July 6th, 2009, 11:40 PM Hi folks,
I'm in the market for an old 1970 Mercury Cyclone. I found a car I like, I had it inspected and the inspector found a damaged frame rail. The seller states that it was not properly tied down to a storage trailer and the damage occured in transit. He says it's not a big deal (obviously). I don't mind that there is some minor damage, no one will even see this underneath. My real concern is the structure of the car. Does this look safe to you guys or should I pass and keep looking??? Repairable?
Oh - BTW - this is back behind the rear axle if that makes a difference. The rest of the frame is perfect.
Frogman July 7th, 2009, 12:13 AM That frame rail is toast, IMHO.
brentalan July 7th, 2009, 12:14 AM OK, thanks Frogman! I'll keep lookin'
Aquabrit July 7th, 2009, 02:24 AM Damn! That's quite a dent!
Haha @ the seller saying it's not a big deal - good for him! - he can fix it! :)
kustomizingkid July 7th, 2009, 04:26 PM HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Toast... WOW.... if you saw the stuff I have fixed OMFG....
taylor414ce2003 July 7th, 2009, 04:46 PM How much would it cost to fix? It cant be easy trying to find a cylone?
htrdlincoln98 July 7th, 2009, 04:52 PM You said this dent is behind the axle. Is it behind all suspension points, if so then not that big of a deal, if the price is right. IMO
kustomizingkid July 7th, 2009, 05:32 PM I would fix that for a bill....
BAD97LSC July 7th, 2009, 05:55 PM i agree if its past the suspension, easy fix, worth buying if that car is hard to find.
OldSchool1 July 7th, 2009, 06:14 PM If this were between the front and rear wheels, I'd say PASS or REPAIR WITH REINFORCEMENT PLATES. If it's rearward of the rear axle, then it's only a problem when you raise the vehicle with a bumper jack from the rear.
If the car is a keeper, I'd buy it and repair the bend.
How the hell did that get there anyway?
brentalan July 7th, 2009, 08:06 PM Well, the seller claims there was a problem with a tie-down on a trailer. I'm not really buying that. I took the pics to a body man I trust and he said that it was definitely rear-ended at one time. It may be repairable, but this guy restored it so I suspect he knows more than he is letting on. It's a shame because the car is gorgeous but life's tough finding a rare car on the Internet, I don't want to get bamboozled.
kustomizingkid July 7th, 2009, 08:06 PM HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.... I'm going to dig through my pics of the Cuda we did... you guys would probably wrap it in hazard tape around it and lie in the fetal position on the garage floor if you think that tiny bit of damage is a big deal...
Black87LSC July 7th, 2009, 08:30 PM If it's rearward of the rear axle, then it's only a problem when you raise the vehicle with a bumper jack from the rear.
If the car is a keeper, I'd buy it and repair the bend.
:I What he said.. And it doesn't look toast at all to me
richduty455 July 7th, 2009, 08:36 PM i say you sell the car to me for $100......doesn't look like a super big deal....fix it if you want or just enjoy it
torquemonkey July 8th, 2009, 04:50 AM If this car is to be a driver, priced right, the fix is would be worth the effort. If this is an investment or for shows... skip it. Let the value of the VIN number be your guide.
ford nut July 8th, 2009, 08:22 AM I would be more concerned with how it happened, and the fact the seller didn't make you aware of it.
What else could be wrong he isn't telling you?
Thats alot of damage for being straped down wrong.
I would get it looked at again, taking extra time to measure every inch of the frame.
I would want to make sure nothing else is bent twisted that can only be found by a close inspection on a rack.
There are some dishonest a$$holes out there.
brentalan July 8th, 2009, 08:48 AM Yeah, that's my concern Ford Nut. I'm thinking he's not telling me something. The car was completely restored by him. It's just not adding up. Thanks to everyone who replied, I really appreciate it!
94m5 July 10th, 2009, 11:49 AM Sorry I'm so late Brent.
IF that is the only damage and is behind the suspension attachment points, then dont worry about it.
See ya, in a few days.
Mike
brentalan July 22nd, 2009, 10:57 PM Well to follow up I did NOT but the car in the picture above. A few of you asked for pics of the car I DID buy so here it is:
kustomizingkid July 22nd, 2009, 11:06 PM Hell ya dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!
YR1 MK8 July 23rd, 2009, 12:07 AM 429 or 428CJ?
brentalan July 23rd, 2009, 10:05 AM It's actually a 429CJ
kustomizingkid July 23rd, 2009, 05:21 PM I bet you are itchin to get it home....
torquemonkey July 23rd, 2009, 05:27 PM Bad Ass!
brentalan July 23rd, 2009, 05:54 PM Yeah shipping company is slow, won't be here until Aug 3!!
I bet you are itchin to get it home....
kustomizingkid July 23rd, 2009, 05:57 PM Damn... that would suck.... if it was me having to wait :D
OldSchool1 July 24th, 2009, 07:12 PM He shoots! He scores!
Congratulations Bro!
mespock July 25th, 2009, 11:13 AM So Brent ... can it make a trip to the Beach Party
ford nut July 25th, 2009, 12:30 PM Wow nice car.
When it gets there more:GotPics: :burnout:
94m5 July 25th, 2009, 12:35 PM I can only imagine the fuel costs to Boscobel with a car like that.
kustomizingkid July 25th, 2009, 02:23 PM Probably gets something like 10-14mpg....
94m5 July 25th, 2009, 06:07 PM I doubt VERY highly that it will touch 14 on the highway. Maybe at 45 to 50 MPH.
Those old big cube carb'd fords did'nt do well in the fuel economy sector.
Mike
torquemonkey July 25th, 2009, 08:58 PM It's a muscle car, who cares about gas mileage?!? For whatever reason, now I want to know!!
http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/classic-muscle-cars/1970-mercury-cyclone-spoiler.htm
The 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Specifications
Wheelbase, inches: 117.0
Weight, lbs: 4,100
Number built: 1,631
Base price: $4,300
Standard Engine
Type: ohv V-8
Displacement, cid: 429
Fuel system: 1 x 4bbl.
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 370 @ 5400
Torque @ rpm: 450 @ 3400
Representative Performance
0-60 mph, sec: 6.2
1/4 mile, sec. @ mph: 14.1 @ 100
kustomizingkid July 25th, 2009, 10:36 PM Those are some great stats!!
I don't give a damn about gas mileage either...
Roadboss July 27th, 2009, 04:21 PM He'll need a Tanker to follow him all over the place. LOL
kustomizingkid July 27th, 2009, 06:49 PM Midcruise fueling :D
brentalan July 30th, 2009, 01:33 PM A tanker of race gas. Thing has 11.3 to 1 compression!
slowmkviii July 30th, 2009, 09:51 PM very nice buy
is it a real Spoiler
not that it rely matters cause it is so sexy but just curious
brentalan July 31st, 2009, 08:39 PM Yes it is. I got the Marti report last week.
Green Machine July 31st, 2009, 09:01 PM hideaway headlights.....so cool!
MERIJONS97LSC August 31st, 2009, 07:00 AM Hay Brentalan
I'm only 45 mins from you...And out of the goodness of my heart:shifty: I'd be will to test drive you cyclone:D just to make sure it's OK!!...And I'd be willing to car sit for you if you have to go out!:shifty: :D
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