stroker said:
In reply to frenchyd :
Your friend sounds like he needs something to spark a desire to live life again. I can empathize. I hope you can arrange the engine near Iowa City.
(Did any of you guys look up and see what a "Metro Mite" is...?)
Yeh, you got that right. He really looks like a lost soul. His dad left him a successful Chevy dealership and he ran it into the ground.
Then he got involved with drugs, and lost the rest of the things he had left including a wife / home/ family. Went to jail for non payments of•••••• got out of jail and through probation somehow. But wound up being a really serious drinker.
Now all he has is the minimum social security and a friend who allows him to house sit during the off season ( Florida summer, Minnesota winter)
That and an old broken Vintage race car.
I'm disappointed. None of yall have gone out on a limb and mentioned...
Rotary. 12a or 13b would be perfect for this and probably NEVER need a rebuild in this application.
In reply to wvumtnbkr :
Money and lots of it, in 2022. Also they are amazingly big in areas.
The problem with a lot of modern engines is they have no easy button for rear drive. Spend $300 on an engine and $2000 bolting it in. An expensive engine that fits is often the cheapest option.
In reply to wvumtnbkr :
I don't have any experience with rotary engines. Besides won't really fit with wire wheels.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:
In reply to wvumtnbkr :
Money and lots of it, in 2022. Also they are amazingly big in areas.
The problem with a lot of modern engines is they have no easy button for rear drive. Spend $300 on an engine and $2000 bolting it in. An expensive engine that fits is often the cheapest option.
It is definitely the easiest option. Really it's the right option too. If the cost is a bit high for his budget Maybe I'll make a lucky purchase or two. Or find some parts I forgot I had.
I'm pretty leery because I've dealt with addicts before. I need to see him commit. Put something of himself in. As they say, start digging the hole.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1161403661134803/
I am trying to pick this up after work tomorrow if it's still available
stroker
PowerDork
10/21/22 10:37 a.m.
Mrfurzzy said:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1161403661134803/
I am trying to pick this up after work tomorrow if it's still available
Shows "Pending" right now. WTF is it?
I'm not in a hurry to "solve" his problem. Like I said I've dealt with addicts before and you don't tend to "solve" their problems until they become fully invested it it.
