Re: [AMC-list] engine blowing up for charity

[markprice242 <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I tried to sell the 60K 73 258 for over year, start 
ed at $250, stopped at $125 not one single call, none. 
I pulled the crank and rods and scrapped it. 
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From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Saturday, September 3, 2011 3:37:31 PM 
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] engine blowing up for charity 

Some motors have no market anymore. I have a good running '68 IH BG241 with 4 speed I'm pulling out to put in a 304 auto (10 mpg either way) and I had it posted for $200 with zero interest for over a year. (now it needs a starter) 
It even has Pertronix installed and a rebuilt carb! 

I had a Hornet that popped a rod out the side (above the oilpan) that I drove over a year later. It was good to take my kids to the lake and back (Cultus Lake, BC, Canada from Yarrow) and used less fuel than my worktruck. 

From: "Eddie Stakes" 
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http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/pts/2567477148.html 
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This is for a Car Club Fundraiser ! ! ! ! Engine Blow Up Contest ! ! ! That will be held 
the middle of October. 
We are looking for ANY vehicle, as long as the engine still starts and runs good, to use 
for our Car Clubs Annual ENGINE BLOW UP Contest/Fundraiser. Prefer that the vehicle is 
free or dirt cheap. It can be non driveable, stripped, smashed, total junk, it does not 
matter, as long as the Engine Still Starts and Runs Good..... I can come pick it up any 
time that meets your schedule. 
Thanks for looking at our ad, and have a great day. 
Please only call between 9am and 8pm, Thanks, 763-753-4692 
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Hmmmm...my first thought would be why would you blow up a engine you could probably SELL 
for $100-$500 to someone regardless of marque? Could be a old Toiletota on last legs but 
guarantee you someone wants the tired 4 banger. Seems like wiping your butt before you 
crap here. You could probably raise more money by either (A) selling the engine or parting 
out the beater or (B) rebuilding it and detailing it and getting more money for it for 
your 'car club'. 

It's time for my hero to speak on this subject: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xBydH93eDY 

Eddie Stakes 
713.464.8825 
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

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