Ghetto Craigslist buy

[nateleduc]

So I ventured to the south side (bad area) of Houston to buy a set of SFCs I found on Craigslist. Normal operation as per any Craigslist buy, tell family the address, alert local police,wear bullet proof vest, bring firearms, you know the works.

In the add it didn't mention any brand or specs, so when he sent me a picture it looked like they were BMR. $80 for tubular, 2 pt SFCs. Not the best price, but whatever.

I planned to meet yesterday at 5:30, but he texted me late in the day letting me know he wasn't going to make it home on time. No big reschedule for today. Fast forward to today. I meet him at 6:00 at his house. He was parting out his car as he couldn't sell the car as whole. After chatting about his car I asked him If I could see the SFC. At this point he tells me that they are still welded to the car, and that I'll need my own tools to cut them out. I'm in my work clothes (nice slacks, expensive shirt), and have literally no tools with me. After screwing around with a die grinder for a half hour I call it quits.

Bonus: they were B&M. I've seen their 3 PT on coloradospeed for 170. Don't know how great they are

Not sure if this is common or not, but I was sure surprised.

Anyone else have an interesting Craigslist story?

[GreenZ96]

I bought a leaf blower one time from a guy that said it wouldn't run. Went to pick it up and it was brand new minus some dust. I assumed I was buying it for parts to fix my own blower. Turns out the plug wire wasn't connected and I got a new blower for $25.

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[JCzNova]

I wouldn't have even entertained getting under his car to cut them off. What an A-hole. Some people's kids...

[SSlowBoat]

i got screwed out of a deal from the local jersey f-body club. kid told me the other day the wheels/tires were mine, i let him know i couldnt come till today since he was 2 hours away. i texted him last night asking his address, and he says well someone else is coming tonight to look at the and is offering me more. basically like wtf.........

some people...

[jlo]

I found a brand new GM camaro Dash Pad for $80. Till this day I still think that was the best deal I found in Clist..

[popo8]

I just went to look at a great looking well described, decent mileage great priced Roadmaster wagon (LT1 BABY!) that I found on CL...

I got there, the trim was pulled, every panel needed body work.... the headliner was dropping, the windows were all damp on the inside as if the car was holding moisture on the inside....

BLAH.. def not the car he posted a pic of.

[AdamG]

never find anything on CL everything always seemed over priced. But then again if I didnt have bad luck I wouldnt have any at all.

[nateleduc]

I wouldn't have even entertained getting under his car to cut them off. What an A-hole. Some people's kids...

At first glance it looked like they was two spot welds on each, I thought about grinding them off. Then after gettings a good look at all four welds, I kinda figured I was going to need a cut off wheel.

I've gotten some good deals on craigslist before, I have a side business of fixing broken LCD TVs. 9/10 times it is a busted capacitor, at worst replace the main power board. Then sell it :D. I bought a 42" TV for $30, spent $15 to fix.


Damn, I really wanted a set of SFCs :(

[popo8]

There was a member selling some...and a stb...

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[nateleduc]

There was a member selling some...and a stb...

LTXtech.com is my drug.

I just checked, any chance you know who is selling them or have a link ?

[popo8]

Ill have to go thru the for sale stuff... I dont rmember.

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[JCzNova]

SFCs were sold, strut tower brace is left.

[nateleduc]

SFCs were sold, strut tower brace is left.

Yeah, it seems no one is selling a set. Meh, I can always just pony up the $175 for b&m 3 pt.

[popo8]

SFCs were sold, strut tower brace is left.

Damn.. I was even gonna tag u..cause i remember u talkin to the seller on here.

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[SSlowBoat]

if osie doesnt want these midwest chassis fab ones i might let them go. i talked to strano about subframe connectors in general, and was suprised by what he and some others have said.

[nateleduc]

if osie doesnt want these midwest chassis fab ones i might let them go. i talked to strano about subframe connectors in general, and was suprised by what he and some others have said.


Let me know!

[Blackbird96WS6]

if osie doesnt want these midwest chassis fab ones i might let them go. i talked to strano about subframe connectors in general, and was suprised by what he and some others have said.

Please do share the info they told you!

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