XB Hard Top / Coupe Wanted Not Fussy - Page 2

BENT_8 · 22-12-2006, 12:24 AM

I dont see what the problem is people, to me it makes perfect sense.
If madmax posted here looking for a coupe shell with 5k in his pocket you would all bee rubbing your hands together thinking we got a sucker here and tryin to flog him parts cars and all types of crap.
You dont become a successful business operator handing over cash willy nilly now do you.

BENT_8 · 22-12-2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by smally351

A $500 coupe shell? Would be nice if you could get one for that money. You never know, you might just find someone that wants to offload one in a hurry.
Having followed a couple of coupe resto's on here and seing the amount of bodywork done, you may be better off waiting and spending a bit more and getting the best body you can find. Will probably work out cheaper in the long run.
The prices for some things seem to have gone ballistic, as soon as you mention "coupe", "GT" etc. I have the same problem with XY bits.
Good luck in the search.

I had a mate who built a ground up resto 77 P6 ltd, white, rolls grill, 351 etc. etc.
Wrapped it around a tree in Moonta one night ****ed.
Ended up picking up a XB coupe bare shell with stuff all rust for $30 and no thats not a misprint $30.
Was dark brown or morrone but a factory V8.
He intended using the P6 running gear but his missus bolted and he lost interest.
As far as i know it is still in his shed in Maitland.

Mad_Max · 22-12-2006, 12:36 AM

Can you tell him I am interested? I would love more details
Thanks Bent8

BENT_8 · 22-12-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad_Max

Can you tell him I am interested? I would love more details
Thanks Bent8

Will help if i can
You have PM

2002auxr6 · 22-12-2006, 08:50 AM

like i said stay off the drugs

Casper · 22-12-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad_Max

I am getting your attention, Remember... Who talks about who? even casper is talking about me.

Mmmm, nope. You're just another poster who stepped out of line. One of many. I posted, checked your profile and noted your IP as per normal procedure. Sorry to disappoint, nothing special here.

Laminge · 22-12-2006, 10:13 AM

This thread has been moved from the for sale area as it does not meet the guidlines.

5.0failane · 22-12-2006, 10:28 AM

There are bargains to be had and you dont have to be looking for a sucker to get one. My brother and I bought our XB coupe about 2 years ago as a complete car minus motor but with every thing else, GT bonnet, interior, side vents, GS grill, GT rear wing, etc etc. Allthough it is a little rough with rust in all the usual places it is in pretty good nick, and we only paid $500 for it. The guy we got it from had restored 2 XA coupes before aswell as an XP coupe so he knew what it was worth he just had more projects than time and didnt want to see the car go to waste. So they are out there u just have to keep looking

XAGSV8 · 22-12-2006, 10:31 AM

Mad_Max, If you find a coupe between $500-$1000 you will probably be spending twice as much to get it to an exceptable state then if you spent a little more and got something that has already had the work done on it. You will save more money doing this than buying a cheapie. Go get a few quotes of panel beaters, mechanics etc and you will see what I mean.

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

I dont see what the problem is people, to me it makes perfect sense.
If madmax posted here looking for a coupe shell with 5k in his pocket you would all bee rubbing your hands together thinking we got a sucker here and tryin to flog him parts cars and all types of crap.
You dont become a successful business operator handing over cash willy nilly now do you.

No but if he does his research he wont get ripped off. $5000 wont get you a very good coupe these days anyway. There are plenty of people on here looking for a coupe so why would we be rubbing our hands together just for Mad_Max. You also don't become a successful business operator by been cheap as well.

FPVGIRL · 22-12-2006, 01:26 PM

Hi Max, I am having a good laugh also, I have tried selling my XB Coupe on this site to people for $2000, and I did not get a single response! Its only a six, Auto. But the shell is in very good condition. Rust - a little at the bottom of the rear window, and thats it! you can have an NRMA inspection if you want, Perfect for you. no rego, but all parts are complete, I will now give it to you for $1000, and to give you all the details, check your PM. Hope you dont mind traveling... I am in Richmond.

To every one else, sorry, dont bother contacting me, Max has set everyone of you straight, you say you would pay $5000 for a shell?? when I contacted people, you had all the excuses under the sun not to dish out $2000 Gee, I wonder who has the Bus Money???

XAGSV8 · 22-12-2006, 01:30 PM

You only have one post, did you try selling it through another member? If the shell is a good as you say your ripping yourself off and good on him if he gets a good buy. In fact this is probably Max as well just signing up under another username to back himself up.

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Originally Posted by FPVGIRL

Max has set everyone of you straight.

When by calling people names???

bob 351 · 22-12-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGIRL

Hi Max, I am having a good laugh also, I have tried selling my XB Coupe on this site to people for $2000, and I did not get a single response! Its only a six, Auto. But the shell is in very good condition. Rust - a little at the bottom of the rear window, and thats it! you can have an NRMA inspection if you want, Perfect for you. no rego, but all parts are complete, I will now give it to you for $1000, and to give you all the details, check your PM. Hope you dont mind traveling... I am in Richmond.

To every one else, sorry, dont bother contacting me, Max has set everyone of you straight, you say you would pay $5000 for a shell?? when I contacted people, you had all the excuses under the sun not to dish out $2000 Gee, I wonder who has the Bus Money???

how can this be acording to your avatar you have only ever posted once mmmmmm must of been this post

XAGSV8 · 22-12-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGIRL

I have tried selling my XB Coupe on this site to people for $2000, and I did not get a single response!

You say this!!!!

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Originally Posted by FPVGIRL

when I contacted people, you had all the excuses under the sun not to dish out $2000 Gee, I wonder who has the Bus Money???

And then this!!!! Someone must have contacted you if you had contacted them.

nugget378 · 22-12-2006, 01:55 PM

Busted.
Hey max have you had the operation or do you just play dress ups.
Just did a search in the for sale section,I cant find it,
I wonder why!!!

xbcoupe302 · 22-12-2006, 02:01 PM

for $500 i will sell to you some of the rubbers i dont need from my coupe if u want.

flappist · 22-12-2006, 02:36 PM

I remember a Phase 3 GTHO in new condition being sold for about $5200.

Was a quite a few weeks ago now though, I think they might have gone up a bit.

Casper · 22-12-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGIRL

Hi Max, I am having a good laugh also, I have tried selling my XB Coupe on this site to people for $2000, and I did not get a single response!

Thats not surprising given you have had no posts prior to this one, your join date is TODAY and your login IP does not correlate to any other user name (so no claiming to be another user in disguise). Sorry, this is not going to cut it, you haven't tried selling anything on this site.

Dazza XLT · 22-12-2006, 03:13 PM

One of my contacts sourced an XB Coupe Shell for 2 cartons up north.
Don't know the condition, but a bargain in anyones book!
Mind you, the previous owner would not have had a clue how much it was worth. It was just taking up room in his shed!

Beer is a currency up there!

Cheers

Darran

Livin'InThe70's · 22-12-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Agreed.. however it also doesn't allow us to go off trail and start questioning outside the forums.
It also doesn't give Max the go ahead to open up and abuse people.. it wont be tolerated.
2 sides of the same coin. And yes, it is an amusing thread so far.

:hihi:

Livin'InThe70's · 22-12-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGIRL

Hi Max, I am having a good laugh also, I have tried selling my XB Coupe on this site to people for $2000, and I did not get a single response! Its only a six, Auto. But the shell is in very good condition. Rust - a little at the bottom of the rear window, and thats it! you can have an NRMA inspection if you want, Perfect for you. no rego, but all parts are complete, I will now give it to you for $1000, and to give you all the details, check your PM. Hope you dont mind traveling... I am in Richmond.

To every one else, sorry, dont bother contacting me, Max has set everyone of you straight, you say you would pay $5000 for a shell?? when I contacted people, you had all the excuses under the sun not to dish out $2000 Gee, I wonder who has the Bus Money???

Well. I won't contact you. As per EVERYONE else, I agree this sounds sus'. Richmond in NSW?? If so, I am half hour away. I will give you the median of your 2 amounts, ie $1500. PM your phone number, I will pick it up tomorrow. Feel free to check my previous posts, etc; I'm a non-BS kinda person, are you..??

Will

BENT_8 · 22-12-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GSWXA

Mad_Max, If you find a coupe between $500-$1000 you will probably be spending twice as much to get it to an exceptable state then if you spent a little more and got something that has already had the work done on it. You will save more money doing this than buying a cheapie. Go get a few quotes of panel beaters, mechanics etc and you will see what I mean.

No but if he does his research he wont get ripped off. $5000 wont get you a very good coupe these days anyway. There are plenty of people on here looking for a coupe so why would we be rubbing our hands together just for Mad_Max. You also don't become a successful business operator by been cheap as well.

Hey mate, go and have another look at RECOIL's resto and tell me any coupe worth a grand or so aint worth fixing.
What would you have paid for his rusty shell?
As has been said, noone would have taken on that coupe, but Chris did and look how its coming along.
You are very nieve to think that Mad Max may not have the skills to do similar.
Who would of thought Chris could, ive seen better coupe shells than his in the wreckers long ago.
It is a testement to ones commitment.
Who are you to judge MadMax's commitment or skills.
Also, who doesn't try to get what they want for buggar all, atleast he can increase his offer, its hard to drop it when you start off high.
There is some merit in him not bothering trying to get one on this site though, cause some on here are delirious when it comes to their vehicle values.
FFS they are only cars, and im thinking 15yrs ago you couldn't get rid of them.

XAGSV8 · 22-12-2006, 08:03 PM

Recoils coupe is an example of excellent workmanship and personally I would not have even bought the shell due to the fact I would not have the skills to restore it like Recoils.

I was offering my opinion to help him/her out in that post so why are you having a shot at me?

What value do you put on coupes?

Bent8 what makes you think that Mad_Max has the skills to do it? (Do you know him/her personally.) Untill he/she says so I will presume he/she does not.

Where in that post did I judge him?

FFS why are you on a car forum if "they are only cars"? Are you not a car enthusiast?

BENT_8 · 22-12-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GSWXA

Recoils coupe is an example of excellent workmanship and personally I would not have even bought the shell due to the fact I would not have the skills to restore it like Recoils.

I was offering my opinion to help him/her out in that post so why are you having a shot at me?

What value do you put on coupes?

Bent8 what makes you think that Mad_Max has the skills to do it? (Do you know him/her personally.) Untill he says so I will presume he does not.

Where in that post did I judge him?

FFS why are you on a car forum if "they are only cars"? Are you not a car enthusiast?

I never said that you judge his abilities,its what you implied, what you did say was that he would be better off spending big dollars to start with because cheap coupes arent worth the money required.
As you dont seem to know MadMax that well either, how can you say that he would be better off paying more.
Why would he be looking for a coupe worth $500 if he didn't think he has what it takes.
Why does he have to prove his skills to you to be able to throw his hat in the ring for a cheap coupe.
And something else, not directed at you, but why doesn't this thread belong in the cars wanted section?
His first post was in relation to wanting a car, it is only others putting their 2c worth in that has made it a debate.
Perhaps those with unconstructive posts should be cautioned, i believe the for sale section warns against dodgy banter in there, but i cant see that happening.

Auslandau · 22-12-2006, 09:14 PM

Its just the fact he asked quite an unrealistic price, saying that they arent worth anything, showing examples on ebay of cars that were 3 times plus he was asking.......for what reason they were shown dont know. Cause it would get the bristles happening as some here have put 10's of thousands to rebuild cars, after they have purchased for realistic amounts. The point is being made, very fairly, that a $500 crapper could cost thousands more than buying one for a bit more that doesnt need as much! Many here have been down that path with blown budgets x 4 and projects that either took longer than expected or are still sitting in the shed.

I paid $2000 for mine and it was about to be squished. Either I am stupid.....which I wouldnt doubt......or I paid 4 times the going rate for a rust bucket! It took me 5 years to find mine and 'apparently now' I paid way to much!!!

This is a FORD forum and I think that many here know what is a fair and reasonalbe price and hate seeing people get ripped! Of course it can be a bit of a touchy subject and just by reading it am a bit offended by it.........Thats all really.

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nugget378 · 22-12-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by auslandau

This is a FORD forum and I think that many here know what is a fair and reasonalbe price and hate seeing people get ripped! Of course it can be a bit of a touchy subject and just by reading it am a bit offended by it.........Thats all really.

Especially if the person doing the ripping is very wealthy.

muppet · 22-12-2006, 09:49 PM

It took me 8 months to find my coupe , in that time I looked at
1, no engine number(told me I just needed to take the papers down the RTA and it would be sweet lol) rust every where(even though he said it only had 1 spot of rust as big as a fifty cent piece) and he wanted $4000.
2, had been rammed up the date by a truck and the whole back of the car was 3 inches higher than it should have been. Had no door handles you had to pull a piece of wire to get in. He wanted $5000.
3, had no bottom sills (but he had replacements ) had rust around the fire wall and pretty much every where else and no motor and gearbox and he wanted $2000.
This was 3 years ago and since then prices have gone up a bit. The last coupe shell I saw for $1000 was the one I sold in 1996 and it had no rust and a 9 inch .

I eventually found my coupe and it cost $6500 , nice body shame about the mechanicals. I replaced the motor gear box and diff and now have a car that not only looks good but goes like the clappers.
I too think whats the go with the prices as I think it's only an old falcon and 10 years ago you could not give them away . But now it's a different story and if you want one you have to pay what the people selling them think they are worth. And if you ask for peoples opinions and then dont like what you hear then maybe you should not ask in the first place. I hope you do get one for $500 , but I would say it is unlikely but you never know .

BENT_8 · 22-12-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by auslandau

Its just the fact he asked quite an unrealistic price, saying that they arent worth anything, showing examples on ebay of cars that were 3 times plus he was asking.......for what reason they were shown dont know. Cause it would get the bristles happening as some here have put 10's of thousands to rebuild cars, after they have purchased for realistic amounts. The point is being made, very fairly, that a $500 crapper could cost thousands more than buying one for a bit more that doesnt need as much! Many here have been down that path with blown budgets x 4 and projects that either took longer than expected or are still sitting in the shed.

I paid $2000 for mine and it was about to be squished. Either I am stupid.....which I wouldnt doubt......or I paid 4 times the going rate for a rust bucket! It took me 5 years to find mine and 'apparently now' I paid way to much!!!

This is a FORD forum and I think that many here know what is a fair and reasonalbe price and hate seeing people get ripped! Of course it can be a bit of a touchy subject and just by reading it am a bit offended by it.........Thats all really.

So you are saying that if a new member came on here and advertised his coupe rust bucket for $500, you would knock him back because it is too cheap and may be a touchy subject for those who hve spent so much.
There are lots of members here who rarely post, how do you know one of them may not have offered their coupe to him for say $1000 as is, but have now been scared off by some peoples sensitivity to the value another puts on HIS posessions.
MadMax never implied that another mans pride of joy is worth $500, he just asked wether anyone would sell him a coupe for $500.
Wheres the problem with that.
Cars are advertised every day on here, some rediculously priced, and the old saying is its only worth the red book price or what someone will pay for it.
How can that work to bring the price down for some yet if we compare the red book price of a XA coupe with the value some people put on them, who is really kidding themselves.
If these coupes are worth so much to all of you, why have so many made it to the States?
Dont tell me the Yanks could see the potential before the so called enthusiasts.
But then again, most of the enthusiasts were mesmerised by high performance taxi's

BTTB · 22-12-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVGIRL

Hi Max, I am having a good cough also, I have never tried selling my XB Coupe on this site too people for $2000, and I did not get a single response because I never existed before today! Its only a six, Auto. But the shell is in very good condition. Rust - a little at the bottom of the rear window, and this car doesn't really exist! Perfect for you. no rego, but all parts are complete, I will now give it to you for $10, and to give you all the details, check your PM. Hope you dont mind traveling... I am in La La Land.

To every one else, sorry, dont bother contacting me, I dont really exist! you say you would pay $5000 for a shell?? when I contacted people, you had all the excuses under the sun not to dish out $2000 Gee, I wonder who has been Busted Mate???

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Originally Posted by GSWXA

You only have one post, did you try selling it through another member? In fact this is probably Max as well just signing up under another username to back himself up.

a 1 post miracle :gren:

that is so transparent

Auslandau · 22-12-2006, 10:08 PM

Many have....and many more will make there way over to the states becasue you can get more for them there than here. And yes they did see the potential before the enthusiasts! 6 - 10 years ago they were everywhere and no one though much of them, then as they became scarce, the market improved and they started popping up and being restored.

If there is a member here that wants to off load a coupe for $500 or even $1000, they would either have not read a word in the forums or if offered would be gone in minutes. Of couse I would take a cheap coupe! Always buying something, much to the Mrs,s discust! But would love to find that silly person.

Weather stated or not....the implication was plain to see that he thinks nothing of their value!

By the way the red book values my car at $6,000.00. I would sell the wheels and possibly the bonnet for that!

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BENT_8 · 22-12-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by auslandau

Many have....and many more will make there way over to the states becasue you can get more for them there than here. And yes they did see the potential before the enthusiasts! 6 - 10 years ago they were everywhere and no one though much of them, then as they became scarce, the market improved and they started popping up and being restored.

If there is a member here that wants to off load a coupe for $500 or even $1000, they would either have not read a word in the forums or if offered would be gone in minutes. Of couse I would take a cheap coupe! Always buying something, much to the Mrs,s discust! But would love to find that silly person.

Weather stated or not....the implication was plain to see that he thinks nothing of their value!

By the way the red book values my car at $6,000.00. I would sell the wheels and possibly the bonnet for that!

Of course he is going to say there isn't much value in them, he wants to buy one for christs sake, if he really thought they were worth nothing he wouldn't want one in the first place now would he?
He may be optimistic, but thats his parogative, again, he never asked for 50 odd posts of why it wont happen, he only asked for one that said 'yep'.
It doesn't look like he will find it here, not surprising, but you cant blame him for trying.
What does the red book value a rusted bare shell?
MadMax never said he wanted a perfect example, just a coupe, again it is his choice on what he thinks he can achieve and from what point to start.
MadMax claiming a coupe is only worth $500 is no worse than saying yours is worth more than the book price.
At the end of the day it is what he is willing to pay.