Re: I have just struck gold...in my own backyard.

Posted by BH On 2008/5/4 10:23:10

Someday, I'll tell the full story, here, of how my Carib found me, but it might be best left to open a project blog. Right now the priority is paying the monthly bills, keeping my mundane daily driver on the road, and trying to move forward with landscaping work so I can break ground for a garage (and cut my costs on rent).

For now, let me just say that it's better to go "fishing" for cars and parts than it is be "hunting" for them. The key is to have a little "bait" (like a Packard that can be seen in your garage or driveway) and a little cash reserve in a separate bank account (or line of credit).

You'll still have to separate the crackpots and con-men from the real people, but the greatest things will turn up when you least expect it.