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? Base swap
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:46 am
by artherfonz
Hi All,
I was looking at this auction #301259555591(at work) which is about to close,unfortunately my workplace has restrictions on software and i am unable to lighten the photo's,it appears to me that this may be a base swap.The green rivet doesn't seem right,the auction has lots of activity,will it be a bargain?
cheers steven
Re: ? Base swap
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:27 pm
by johnboy
A dodgy rivet and well worn wheels on a minty looking model always rings alarm bells. I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole
Re: ? Base swap
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:27 pm
by motorman
I agree with JB that rivet doesn't look good at all.........walk away!!!!
Re: ? Base swap
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 5:39 am
by Brad Pittiful
warning will robinson!
Re: ? Base swap
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 6:07 am
by artherfonz
I did bid early so that ebay would email me that it was finishing, I was preparing a snipe till I noticed the rivet and tyre wear, I watched till the end when the snipes were active $82.77AU was the finishing price.
Re: ? Base swap
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:02 am
by Taniwha
Green colour looks all wrong to me Steven - I'd say repaint rather than base swap.
Cheers,
Gavin
Re: ? Base swap
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:16 pm
by numi
Certainly looks like the rivet head was drilled and the stem re-flared.Clearly a base swop as the excessive play-wear on the wheels and base is not consistent with the Excellent+ body.
numi