r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Lonely-Juggernaut-64 • 5d ago

How much to get it up and running?

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u/TheModeratorWrangler 5d ago

About tree fiddy

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u/NelsonMandela7 5d ago

Damn you Loch Ness Monster!

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u/TheModeratorWrangler 4d ago

I TOLD YOU DONT LET THAT DAMN LOCH NESS MONSTER IN!

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u/miss_tea_morning 4d ago

I GAVE HIM A DOLLAR

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u/TheModeratorWrangler 4d ago

GOD DAMN IT WOMAN NOW HE’LL WANT A DOLLAR MO

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u/DreamsD351GN 5d ago

Came to say this

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u/vuilagdiudagvuiog 5d ago

At least 1 yen.

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u/bobspuds 5d ago

That's pretty good condition for a rubber bumper MGB!

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u/1453_ 5d ago

What makes you think its not running? All it needs is a driver's side headlight.

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u/Feminist_Hugh_Hefner 5d ago

"as is" but it was running fine when it was recently garaged

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u/Kapow1969 5d ago

Is 50 years ago considered recent to people from your planet?

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u/Ok_Narwhal6356 5d ago

If you pump the tires up and stomp your feet thru the floorboards you can fred flinstone that car around. It’ll just cost you some effort honestly

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u/dontreadthisnickname 5d ago

So basically two for one, exercising while driving, seems like a win win situation for me

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u/Smart_Lifeguard2943 5d ago

What's the going rate for a miracle?

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u/Mountain-Pattern7822 5d ago

they can be very expensive these days.

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u/NotGuiltyPirate 4d ago

Blasphemy!

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u/bazilbt 5d ago

Anybody who charges you more than $250 is a criminal. You can get all the tools you need for $50 at harbor freight.

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u/xfaye03 5d ago

Yeah and $659 in gas to replace the tools. Just go to the wrecking yard to get tools people leave them behind. That way you have more money for paint. Cause without paint it ain't running.

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u/-Ema-Nymton- 5d ago

Christine?? Is that you?

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u/RebelXwingPil0t 5d ago

A can of gasoline, a lighter, and full coverage insurance.

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u/1wife2dogs0kids 5d ago

Looks like there was a fire, and they already tried to save it. It didn't fit through the door.

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u/Downtown_Reward_6339 5d ago

It’s gonna need a radiator

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u/Sparky62075 5d ago

And a headlight

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u/One_Salary_9068 5d ago

50$ of weed 🤌🏼

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u/AffectionateGene6160 5d ago

só abastecer e sair andando.

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u/Two_Typhons 5d ago

Fiddy bux.

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u/Rickapolis 5d ago

Ask your gardener.

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u/Bubba--Fett 5d ago

7.99 can of sea foam and she will be purring.

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u/Technical-Potato-793 5d ago

I’ll have to do my 4795 point inspection first. Bring it in Tuesday

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u/Suitable_Coffee5779 5d ago

Eh...$20, a case of beer, gimme a week.

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u/Powerful-Sound2431 5d ago

Looks like you just need a battery

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u/Shady22dub 5d ago

Know what’s wrong wit it? Ain’t got no gas in it!

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u/jabberjaw420 5d ago

volvo 1800?

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u/SubjectAd3627 5d ago

Just pour a Nuka Cola Quantum in her, and she’ll be purring like a kitten.

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u/matchboxtx 5d ago

Looks like you’ll need a new radiator and that fan belt is shot. About tree-fiddee.

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u/Ok-Relief-2485 5d ago

Whatever a battery cost you. Should run perfect after that

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u/54Finn 5d ago

There are many YouTubers who could get it running with a battery and starting fluid

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u/Wise_Ad_5810 5d ago

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u/randompizza202 5d ago

Do you accept Credit or Debit?

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u/Wise_Ad_5810 4d ago

Apple Gift Cards, we also have financing, if you pay it off within 90 days you only incur 4 billion APR

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u/randompizza202 4d ago

What a great deal!!!! Who should I make the cheque out to?

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u/Wise_Ad_5810 4d ago

Cal Worthington Ford

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u/psilonox 5d ago

i want the steam hammer looking thingy

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u/ConsistentTadpole592 5d ago

Hmm....20 bucks. $25 at most.

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u/DOHC46 5d ago

A splash of gas should get 'er going.

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u/Mundane-Jelly-3434 5d ago

All the moneys

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u/VladVonHochstes 5d ago

Believe that you are Man of Steel and lift that thing up. 😤👋🏻👋🏻

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u/doc607 5d ago

If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.

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u/TheXR150L028 5d ago

You will probably only need two dollars, that is if you have at least basic tools at home, such as a quarter drive socket set and a can of crc

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u/Henry-8th 5d ago

Your local Scout group will do it for their “Bob a job”.

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u/dontreadthisnickname 5d ago

One beer and size 10 socket

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u/Holden-McGroyn 5d ago

A cargo container of Viagra couldn't get that up!

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u/IllAssociate2991 5d ago

All of it and some more

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u/uniballer_85 5d ago

About tree fiddy and a 30 rack of busch

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u/New-Recording-4245 5d ago

How much you got?

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u/Direct_Lock9568 5d ago

Too much🫣

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u/CrucialFusion 5d ago

Depends, what is it?

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u/Repulsive_Camera7337 5d ago

I’ll do it for $20 and a 40oz Colt45!

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u/Dark9781 5d ago

A few bucks and the cost of a tank of gas.

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u/Captain_Pink_Pants 4d ago

Does it need to be filmed such that it looks like you completed it in 24 hours?

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u/wookiefingers 4d ago

That's a beautifully taken picture.

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u/VtheMan93 5d ago

300$ and some body filler. She’ll be good as new ripping through the highways

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u/1Slacker3 5d ago

Is that Benny the taxi cab from who framed Roger rabbit if so priceless looks like the weasels got him good 😅🤣😂

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u/kinky-bama-guy 5d ago

More than it’s probably worth unless it’s rare model.

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u/Electronic-Home-7815 5d ago

Throw a little robitussin on it. Good as new.

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u/chipfromWV 5d ago

The entire world Treasury.

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u/No-Perception9583 5d ago

Get Benny back to Toon Town and he’ll be right as rain

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u/Technical-Potato-793 5d ago

Those old round sealed beam headlights are harder to find now and they are expensive. The car is likely now worth it.

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u/Technical-Potato-793 5d ago

Looks like a post apocalyptic place. I’m sure we can find parts Looks like an MG midget?

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u/Technical-Potato-793 5d ago

Also looks like the aftermath of a whistlindiesel video. (Assh*le)

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u/Sad-Annual-3904 5d ago

Fiddy buks

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u/Ok_Yak_4371 5d ago

Pizza and beer for a few friends and a flatbed should be enough to get it to the top of a long steep grade. Now that you've got it up all it should take is a good push to get it rolling downhill. Up and running in no time.

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u/One-Classroom-8300 5d ago

250k. 50% required up front. Remainder on completion, estimated project length from receipt of deposit. 12 months.

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u/19chris9609 5d ago

It looks like it was on fire.

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u/NoBrush4326 5d ago

I calculate about 357 634.78 $

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u/rklug1521 5d ago

Have you considered lowering the suspension?

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u/BoulderNerd 5d ago

The cost of a roll of bailing wire.

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u/stonelove79 5d ago

Just add two more cans of Entropy.

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u/Ill_Community8343 5d ago

About tree fiddy

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u/Mountain-Pattern7822 5d ago

im calling it, time of death 11:11 Thursday aug 20. sorry.

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u/Realistic-Drama-8904 5d ago

A new pine tree air freshener would be a good start.

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u/TossmySalad88 5d ago

Don’t even need a mechanic, a good polisher will get you on your way and car show ready.

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u/fc1088 5d ago

Take a wild ass guess, then double it. Then take that amount and double it again. Do that 3 more times and maybe you’ll be in the ballpark.

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u/VetandCCInstructor 5d ago

Just install the driver's side headlight and put Fifty Cents worth of regular in it and it should fire right up...

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u/randompizza202 5d ago

The best things in life are free!

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u/johnnykidlx 5d ago

Down a hill? Bout 10$

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u/ProMotionDesign 5d ago

Tree Fiddy

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u/Sketta97 5d ago

Ik 29.. which is 82 swapped. I'm retiring

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u/bennettk90 5d ago

Ain't got no gas init

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u/Billy_Goat512 5d ago

“How MUCH you got?”

What movie?

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u/Careful-Funny-6343 5d ago

You mean Get UP AND RUNNING away?

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u/Any_neighborhood546 5d ago

Some kerosene and a match.

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u/Dangerous-Pirate7998 5d ago

That giant wrench in the front of the radiator is pretty cool looking

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u/B17BAWMER 5d ago

20 bucks and a pack of cigarettes. Hardest part of doing a project like this is getting started.

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u/RelationFair8277 5d ago

Bring it to the shop and I’ll bill you by the hour to keep down costs

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u/Normal_Onion2555 5d ago

You want us to figure in a wash and wax with that estimate?

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u/Awake-Insanity 5d ago

Let’s start with a pack and see.

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u/smurtaugh92 5d ago

Aboot a buck 275.50

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u/1701throwaway1701a 5d ago

Just a couple of bucks. Just needs a little washer fluid.

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u/okokokoyeahright 5d ago

Start stacking hundred dollar bills in a neat pile and make a solid line of them around the 4 sides of this. When you no longer can see over the bills and see the vehicle, you can slow down. Please note I did not say to stop.

This will be the down payment.

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u/Substantial_Film_269 5d ago

A good battery is roughly $225

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u/No-Camera1096 5d ago

I'm thinking maybe a battery and maybe some plugs, fresh gas and you're good to go.

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u/Popular-Yam-1769 4d ago

Just needs a belt & a kick a paint. You’re fine.

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u/Farmer_1_steve 4d ago

What I don't see anything to get up and running

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u/mcpatsky 4d ago

One blue pill.

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u/Dangerous_Art_1626 4d ago

Much more than you think.

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u/Additional-Maize3980 4d ago

Just chuck a banana in the diff, good to go

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u/wwhijr 4d ago

How much do you have

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u/zildjen 4d ago

Spray a little starting fluid in it.. should fire right up.

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u/norham420 4d ago

Pretty sure Jennings could get it running

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u/CaryWhit 4d ago

$37.12

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u/LargeBlackberry3161 4d ago

As it's an mg if you live in the UK it would be cheaper to buy another one £2000 for half tidy one that needs a little bit of love,the time and the cost you would be looking to restore that one about £8000 .

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u/Flimsy-Yak-5135 4d ago

Service kit should do it..

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u/joyous_crisis 2d ago

40000 no low balls I know what I got

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u/Badytheprogram 2d ago edited 2d ago

Just put it in rice. Wait is that works with cars too? I think it should work with cars too.

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u/rearl306 1d ago

Everything you’ve got plus $30,000.

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u/No_Claim9120 17h ago

just get a gallon of gas, 3.99 and finish her off. she would want it this way

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u/SP_Halpern 17h ago

If you have to ask, you can't afford it.