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  1. HNL29

    HNL29 Rookie

    Jun 16, 2013
    34
    Pittsburgh PA
    #1 HNL29, Sep 9, 2020
    Well I made the probably irresponsible decision to purchase a 360 spider in March, sight unseen, off of Bring a Trailer. It was located in Canada (I had to import it) and had very limited service records but appeared to be in very good shape overall. After a lot of communication with the owner (a guy who owned a dealer) I pulled the trigger. No PPI.

    Fast forward to now...due to the Covid shutdown and an injury I had this summer that left me laid up for a couple of months, i was finally able to take it to my local indy mechanic( (very familiar with F cars and 360s specifically) for a state safety inspection and a PPI...I asked him to due a full all day PPI even though i obviously have owned the car for months.

    The results....

    1) Top needs one of it's cylinders rebuilt (the seller was honest that while the top worked it would need to be repaired at some point in the near future and the price reflected that)

    2) right rear has a worn toe arm that needs replaced

    3) needs a new valve cover gasket to address a minor oil leak

    4) the rear glove box strut is worn and needs replaced - LOL


    That's it...complete green light otherwise. I'm obviously ecstatic!
     
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  2. Maine57S1

    Maine57S1 Karting

    Dec 5, 2016
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    John
    #2 Maine57S1, Sep 9, 2020
    Congrats... sounds like a lucky roll of the dice.
     
  3. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    Jul 2, 2017
    10,228
    Miami and Bay Area
    #3 Natkingcolebasket69, Sep 9, 2020
    Awesome stuff! Enjoy!


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  4. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

    Apr 23, 2012
    2,727
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    Bob
    #4 Bob in Texas, Sep 9, 2020
    Pretty much easy stuff to fix. Congrats! Post details and pics when you get some time. It’s an obligatory thing for new owners... [emoji4]


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  5. Sparty21

    Sparty21 Rookie

    Apr 21, 2018
    32
    Naples
    #5 Sparty21, Sep 10, 2020
    Congrats HNL29! Exciting stuff. MSU grad here, u as well? I have been shopping for a Scud for last 18 months now almost pulling the trigger on a couple but prices were a bit rich. Seems values have come off in that time and I am still looking. I hope to have a post similar to yours about my new Scud! Talking about BAT, i purchased a Supra back in Jan and couldnt be happier and I was eyeing that Azzuro Scud that sold yest on BAT @ 177K. thought that was a steal for the buyer. Loved the color but it was just a bit too 'pretty' for me. Congrats again and enjoy!
     
  6. HNL29

    HNL29 Rookie

    Jun 16, 2013
    34
    Pittsburgh PA
    #6 HNL29, Sep 10, 2020
    Go Green! Proud MSU alum...good luck with your Scud search.
     
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  7. Sparty21

    Sparty21 Rookie

    Apr 21, 2018
    32
    Naples
    #7 Sparty21, Sep 10, 2020
    GO WHITE!! Cheers and thanks! Side note you will get a kick out of, Jim Bollman recently joined my GC here in Naples. MSU's loss is my gain! :(
     
  8. HNL29

    HNL29 Rookie

    Jun 16, 2013
    34
    Pittsburgh PA
    #8 HNL29, Sep 11, 2020
    Please hit into Bollman every chance you get!;)
     
  9. Mbelliss

    Mbelliss Karting

    Mar 28, 2018
    76
    Michigan
    Full Name:
    Mark B
    #9 Mbelliss, Sep 12, 2020
    Another Spartan here. 36O spider owner. Thinking 599 next car for last open spot in garage...


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