Re: [MV] Ferret information

From: Fred Martin (mung@in-touch.net)
Date: Fri Jan 10 2003 - 05:49:57 PST


While you're on the subject of the M37 again....Seems like toothpaste is a
good polish for plastic....believe I'd substitute an electric brush
though....for the manual type. Fred

jeff diederichs wrote:

> Hello, list.
>
> I am trying to assess whether ownership of a Daimler Ferret will be
> within the confines of my abilities and resources in the future, and
> welcome advice on what to expect - most notably on initial
> investment. I have seen quite a few dealers with vehicles in the US
> and abroad around the 10,000 - 17 thousand $ range, but a surprising
> lack of "project" category types, running but rough, etc. -this,
> however, is quite a bit higher than I'd like to pay! Some are
> evidently available from various European sources in this condition,
> but I am completely unfarmiliar with the ins & outs of importation,
> etc, and a "project" sight unseen from across the globe sounds
> frightening at best. I would enjoy doing the work myself, half the
> fun of this hobby is in the handiwork. I think I'm nuts enough to own
> one.
>
> I have been over the http://www.ferret.simonides.org/index.html
> website (excellent site!) thouroughly, and it looks like there are
> quite a few spares & tech gurus available.
>
> Am I going to pe squirreling away pennies and selling all my other
> toys for years? Or is there a source for entry level types around?
>
> Any owners in Wisconsin, USA?
>
> Thanks in advance, and thank you for the replies re: the plastic
> window on my M37.
>
> Jeff
> 1953 M37 WoW
>
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