I had the pickup towed to a shop yesterday...I had decided to have them quote on fixing it so I could get it inspected and the title transferred to my name. I finally located a company that will work on old cars with carburetors (not even the Ford dealerships will). A couple of days ago, I tried to start the truck, but couldn't get it to turn over. I assumed it was the battery.
I learned today that it needs a starter, solenoid, and new battery cables....to the tune of $500...just so they can tell what is wrong with the carburetor and brakes.
That's not going to happen. I'm pretty sure I'll have to scrap it.
I've paid about $2000 so far for this lesson: The fact that someone lives just a few streets away is no assurance that he won't rip you off.
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