’63 Classic on e-bay

Buffalo, I just ran it by the wife and she doesn't even want to look at it on ebay. It looks like a nice original boat. I'd buy it and sit on it for the future, for the right price, but today aint the day. If your wife is interested, I'd go for it. There's enough people on the site that can help you with it in the short term. I'm 2 hours north of Natick and would do what I could to help.

Price wise, $1,000 would be a great deal. There appears to be 2 serious bidders that will probably getting going by the end of the auction. There was one for sale in Maine last summer, the one at the NE Reunion. It looked great from a distance, but had been painted with a brush. The floor and seats had been replaced, but they were painted plywood. It had a Buick engine that had been rebuilt and looked really good. I last saw it for sale for $2,500 OBO and it was gone in about 2 weeks.

With ebay, your buying sight unseen, unless you can go to look. I've bought and sold small items without any problems. I did bid and won a Lyman outboard 2 years ago that was about 2.5 hours away. The seller said he was describing the boat as best as he could, but he said he didn't know boats.(That's a warning that you're not going to get a good description). When I got there, I was looking at the biggest POS I ever saw. I got in the boat and thought I was going through the bottom. Fortunately, it was a cash deal so I was able to walk. But, I have a dead beat bidder on my record.

For a grand or so, I would think you couldn't get hurt on that boat. For any more, I'd want to have someone look at it.

We'll have to see what it goes for.

7 minutes left and it's at $1075.

It's yours?

Congrats! In the last 2 minutes my wife tells me to bid on it when she saw it wasn't going anywhere. I registered and bid $1101, hit the button and the auction was over. I'm glad your the one that got it! That's awesome.

I'm the wrong direction, but if the snow keeps melting during the next week, I could have indoor storage for you in Maine for a month or two, if you wanted it.

ALL RIGHT Buffalo!!! What a deal!! I can't wait to see that boat up here in late July when Jbear and company come to town. And that's after we see her in Green Lake. I'm really happy for you and welcome to the Classic Club.

Greg, while your wife may not like it, I'm happy to report that it appears there are more parts available than I realized.

To get that thing looking good:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Small-Block-Ford-292-312-Y-Block-Chrome-Valve-Covers_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33627QQihZ014QQitemZ330207852192QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
To get her running good:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Three-tuneup-kits-Ford-Merc-Y-Block-54-55-56-292-312_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34202QQihZ008QQitemZ180211865564QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

For sometime down the road:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-292-312-THUNDERBIRD-HEADS-Y-BLOCK-NEW-NO-CORE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33617QQihZ008QQitemZ180212083829QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
And to turn the heads, OK maybe this is a little much, but wow! Can't be all that much more difficult than the 2 side drafts:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Edelbrock-aluminum-TRI-POWER-for-Ford-292-312_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36474QQihZ014QQitemZ330208818590QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I've seen Buffalo nickels, but this is gonna be fun spending those Buffalo dollars!

Now Skicat HAS to buy this one up by me.

Your member number? Let me check the database................................. OK, after an exhausting count it appears that your number is 0004.

Anytime we're hosting, everyone's invited, and rides are alway available.

And forget everything I said about 275 HP several posts back. Judging by this Y-block site, you might have the fastest boat at the next reunion. (stroker kits, domed pistons, oh my God!)
http://www.ford-y-block.com/yblockpage.htm

8122pbrainard wrote: Greg, I'm happy that you made the decision to go for it and got it. It's great!!!

Last chance Riley...and I mean it. You can have it if you want...but I won't ask after noon tomorrow. If you pass then I get to be a 2 CC owner! Pete, thanks man and I will be asking for your help.

2 more points Pete! Send me an addy(land addy) and I'll get you what I mentioned before.

BuffaloBFN wrote: 8122pbrainard wrote: Greg, I'm happy that you made the decision to go for it and got it. It's great!!! Last chance Riley...and I mean it. You can have it if you want...but I won't ask after noon tomorrow. If you pass then I get to be a 2 CC owner! Pete, thanks man and I will be asking for your help. 2 more points Pete! Send me an addy(land addy) and I'll get you what I mentioned before.

Thanks, Greg. I appreciate it.

BuffaloBFN wrote: I'm the proud new owner of a Plastic Classic. Amy says I need to get after it...she says it's gonna be HERS?!!? LOL Tim and Larry? Are your offers still good? How cool, I get to meet a Grand Poohbah! LMAO and see ya soon

Its about damn time that you bought that boat, Greg! Congrats.

Let me know what the next step is- Ill help all I can.

TRBenj wrote: Its about damn time that you bought that boat, Greg! Congrats.

I told you it was chasing me?!!? LOL I have been through this with 2 boats though...

Congrats Greg. Looks like a good buy on that classic.

Reid, I need more storage room before I can pick another boat. You going to store that classic for me up there? Wife wouldn't see it either!

If you have some pictures Reid, send them to me. After all, what can looking at a few pictures hurt right?

gmcfar161@aol.com

I guess I didn't listen Jbear. That's why I have the glasses now! Or old age one!