New from Utah

[Max. Max Wedge]

Hey, I'm new here, been over at FABO I just purchased a 69 340, 4spd Swinger. My second car as a senior in high school was my uncles 69 383 4spd Road Runner HT. I have also owned a 73 318 (440) Challenger. The E & B bodies are long gone however I just got a tip today on a 68 HEMI GTX. I don't know yet if it's a 4 spd or auto. The guy wants a $500 finders fee before he gives me the contact info. I was thinking of drawing up a contract with him, something like if I can't seal the deal he gets no money. What is customary for this type of thing?

 

[69HEMICORONETR/TCONV]

Welcome to the site, ..............be careful on these finders fee things, I could make a million on showing folks where the rare Mopars are hiding at, but the catch is are they for sale, No , most of them can't be bought or they want 4 times the actual worth of the car. ,catch my drift, it's a touchy situation.

 

[Max. Max Wedge]

The guy says it is for sale, no motor or trans, but they are available. Like I said before I'm thinking no sale no money.

 

[moparstuart]

welcome hope you get the hemi car

 

[69 Runner]

Welcome

 

[alleyoopmgv]

Welcome to the site, nice avatar

 

[Speedy Canuck]

Most finder's fees are generally paid only if the sale goes through. And it sounds like if he wants the cash up front, a contract might be the best way to go.

 

[Max. Max Wedge]

I received a picture today. It looks like there is a HEMI badge on the right rear of the deck lid. I'm still trying to decide how much cash I should show up with to let the old codger know I'm serious.

 

[64 Post]

I received a picture today. It looks like there is a HEMI badge on the right rear of the deck lid. I'm still trying to decide how much cash I should show up with to let the old codger know I'm serious.

I'd show up with at least $10K if the car was really there... and a pistol under my coat.

I would only agree to a finder's fee if I got the car bought. The owner and broker could easily be working a scam. The pic itself could've been grabbed from the internet to use as bait. Be careful here.

 

[69HEMICORONETR/TCONV]

I would only agree to a finder's fee if I got the car bought. The owner and broker could easily be working a scam. The pic itself could've been grabbed from the internet to use as bait. Be careful here.

:yes:

 

[Propwash]

nice, welcome, good luck

 

[72 Runner]

Welcome to the site. Working through a third party could very well be a scam. For sure it's a PITA. Good luck

 

[69HEMICORONETR/TCONV]

keep us posted on how it goes.

 

[Max. Max Wedge]

I think I'll be able to pass up on paying any finders fee. Based on where the guy (finder) told me lives and that he drives by the car everyday, I was able to locate the GTX using the local county aerial tax maps online. I can see the back half of the GTX sticking out from under the awning. Now I have to start working on the wife, get that cleared then start the pursuit.

I'd post the aerial but that would give the location away and I would have to be asking for a finders fee.

 

[64 Post]

You'd better get the wife's approval quick. I know several guys who could find that car just by what you've posted so far along with a little digging into your location/personal info and Google maps. Luckily for you, I'm not one of them... anymore :grin:

I found a 63 Savoy post in the high desert of California that way because a guy refused to tell me where it was, but did give a general location and some other little bits of info. So, I went looking for it from the comfort of my chair...

 

[Max. Max Wedge]

Well I met the owner of the GTX today. He was pissed to say the least. The guy that wanted the finders fee from me has been doing this for a few years now. He tries to get the money up front and just scamming people. The car is there, it's not for sale (never will be), it is a real HEMI 4 spd. He wouldn't even let me in the back yard. He told me he has a restraining order on this character. Before I left I gave him my information in case the police wanted to talk to me about this scum bag. I also polity apologized and told him if he ever reconsidered to contact me.

 

[69HEMICORONETR/TCONV]

Welcome to the site, ..............be careful on these finders fee things, I could make a million on showing folks where the rare Mopars are hiding at, but the catch is are they for sale, No , most of them can't be bought or they want 4 times the actual worth of the car. ,catch my drift, it's a touchy situation.

Told you, ....but I would have done the same thing and checked it out.

 

[Chris-Turbo]

Welcome from Germany

 

[GTXperience]

Welcome to FBBO Max! Sorry to hear the 68 wasn't for sale.