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SA-200 Throwing in the Towel - Houston Area
This may not be the correct forum for this, but I'm going to start here. I've been on this forum for some time now. Back about 10 years ago I bought a 1967 SA-200 Redface from a guy in Louisiana with the intent to restore it back to factory specs. Never intended it to be a daily work machine, but I wanted it to be flawless, mechanically and cosmetically. At the time of purchase I had the time and money to do about anything towards the goal. As years went by, I got busy at work and a house move and progress slowed down. By the way, you can search my member name "cwood3" for past posts about my journey. Anyhow, I have realized that I may never complete the project. It takes up a lot of room in my garage. So, sadly, I think the smart thing to do is pass it on to somebody that has more desire than I now do. I'm 63 years old now and looking at my retirement/exit strategy from the everyday workforce.
I completely disassembled the machine. When I bought it, it welded perfectly and the engine ran fine, except for a very slight rear main seal leak. I took the completely disassembled engine and flywheel to a guy near where I live to do all the machine work. He and his brother are big into sprint car engine machine work and known for dynamic balancing. I told him I wanted to make this Continental run like a sprint car engine.......no vibration. And he did. I have $1000 in machine work alone. I assembled the F163 myself, as I'm from the era when we built our own engines for street rods. Anyhoo, the Continental runs great. I have not had a chance to have the generator end completely redone, but have bead blasted all the parts for the brushes and stuff, etc...
So, I want to move it on to somebody that will treat it right and complete it. I have all the original stuff. I bought a new carburetor. The original ran on a 6-volt generator system, but I had a 12-volt generator built for it from a guy in Midlothian, Texas. Brand new doors from Lincoln. New everyting that needs to be new on a '67. Decals, safety stickers...new face plate, new gear selector.........and more.
I'd let it all go for $1500, but you have to bring big guys to tote all the extra parts, the generator end, armature...etc I have a 2 ton engine hoist to help move things around. The frame is a very heavy-duty "Sub-frame with HD casters" so it rolls nicely....still very heavy.
I will answer any questions happily. I really didn't want to do this, as I always wanted a SA-200 since I was about 19 years old. This was going to be my man cave center piece.
Thanks,
curtis
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Re: SA-200 Throwing in the Towel - Houston Area
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Re: SA-200 Throwing in the Towel - Houston Area
Sounds like great deal.
Now if still working and same state I would jump on the welder.
Dave
Originally Posted by
cwood3
This may not be the correct forum for this, but I'm going to start here. I've been on this forum for some time now. Back about 10 years ago I bought a 1967 SA-200 Redface from a guy in Louisiana with the intent to restore it back to factory specs. Never intended it to be a daily work machine, but I wanted it to be flawless, mechanically and cosmetically. At the time of purchase I had the time and money to do about anything towards the goal. As years went by, I got busy at work and a house move and progress slowed down. By the way, you can search my member name "cwood3" for past posts about my journey. Anyhow, I have realized that I may never complete the project. It takes up a lot of room in my garage. So, sadly, I think the smart thing to do is pass it on to somebody that has more desire than I now do. I'm 63 years old now and looking at my retirement/exit strategy from the everyday workforce.
I completely disassembled the machine. When I bought it, it welded perfectly and the engine ran fine, except for a very slight rear main seal leak. I took the completely disassembled engine and flywheel to a guy near where I live to do all the machine work. He and his brother are big into sprint car engine machine work and known for dynamic balancing. I told him I wanted to make this Continental run like a sprint car engine.......no vibration. And he did. I have $1000 in machine work alone. I assembled the F163 myself, as I'm from the era when we built our own engines for street rods. Anyhoo, the Continental runs great. I have not had a chance to have the generator end completely redone, but have bead blasted all the parts for the brushes and stuff, etc...
So, I want to move it on to somebody that will treat it right and complete it. I have all the original stuff. I bought a new carburetor. The original ran on a 6-volt generator system, but I had a 12-volt generator built for it from a guy in Midlothian, Texas. Brand new doors from Lincoln. New everyting that needs to be new on a '67. Decals, safety stickers...new face plate, new gear selector.........and more.
I'd let it all go for $1500, but you have to bring big guys to tote all the extra parts, the generator end, armature...etc I have a 2 ton engine hoist to help move things around. The frame is a very heavy-duty "Sub-frame with HD casters" so it rolls nicely....still very heavy.
I will answer any questions happily. I really didn't want to do this, as I always wanted a SA-200 since I was about 19 years old. This was going to be my man cave center piece.
Thanks,
curtis
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Re: SA-200 Throwing in the Towel - Houston Area
Make sure you're not going to regret selling it the minute it leaves your driveway. Maybe you could give yourself a time limit to finish it and then sell it for a few thousand bucks. It's a red face with a rebuilt engine and was welding when taken apart for restoring. $1500 is a steal. People will spend $1000 for one that isn't running or in very poor condition.
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I agree 👍
Dave
Originally Posted by
Welder Dave
Make sure you're not going to regret selling it the minute it leaves your driveway. Maybe you could give yourself a time limit to finish it and then sell it for a few thousand bucks. It's a red face with a rebuilt engine and was welding when taken apart for restoring. $1500 is a steal. People will spend $1000 for one that isn't running or in very poor condition.
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I think you guys are missing the point. The OP has explained his position and made the difficult decision sell the machine to deal with life priorities.
He needs a buyer, not advice.
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Yes your right ✅
It a sad day to see a great welder going by for any one.
Dave
Originally Posted by
Lis2323
I think you guys are missing the point. The OP has explained his position and made the difficult decision sell the machine to deal with life priorities.
He needs a buyer, not advice.
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You've come so far cwood3 but I completely understand.
I wish you were a little closer as I'm sure we could work something out as I have for others to get this project completed for you.
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Re: SA-200 Throwing in the Towel - Houston Area
Thanks all for the concerns. I don't like this at all. Basically, the generator end needs to be put back together. I wanted to replace as much of the cabling where it solders to the guts to where it connects with the gear switch....neatly and proper. I figure there's probably $1500-$2000 worth of work there. If it were completely put back together, I would keep it, I think. It's not really a money issue. My level of energy and enthusiasm is not what it once was. The generator end restoration involves a lot of heavy lifting and manpower. Perhaps I will go ut into the garage and box up all the new parts and supplies that I have amassed over the years and get a good assessment of what needs to be done, task by task. Maybe I will get a new take on things. It does help to talk about it. Duane, if you run short of projects, maybe we could work something out.
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I wish I had the money! I just spent too much rebuilding a perkins for a SA250. fortunately the generator end is fine. I'm almost done!. I am not however rebuilding to a pretty finish. I'm a functional type person.
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The only part of rebuilding a Perkins is the injector pump. It something I can not rebuild.
Dave
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neilkingent
I wish I had the money! I just spent too much rebuilding a perkins for a SA250. fortunately the generator end is fine. I'm almost done!. I am not however rebuilding to a pretty finish. I'm a functional type person.
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Originally Posted by
duaneb55
I wish you were a little closer as I'm sure we could work something out as I have for others to get this project completed for you.
He's only about 2 hrs. away...go fer it!
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Re: SA-200 Throwing in the Towel - Houston Area
The only part of rebuilding a Perkins is the injector pump. It something I can not rebuild.
Not every piece needs "rebuild" but often repair if its not working.