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Wink Timber
10-01-2010, 10:43 AM
Hi gang!

I will be in Portland OR over Halloween weekend to cover the ChumpCar race at PIR. Arriving on Thur 10/28, leaving 11/4. I hope to do some family history research at local libraries, museums, county offices in the days after the race.

I am interested in buying a well used car while there, something I can drive back to Minnesota without major difficulty. A Saab, Volvo, Mercedes, Audi, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan... preferably around $500. It doesn't have to be pretty, but should be mechanically sound. contact me with any good possibilities. If I find something suitable, then I will be driving that home instead of flying.

Also looking to minimize my lodging expenses, so if anyone has a comfortable couch and could tolerate having a 59-yr-old kid hanging around for a few days, let me know.

bigcheese -at- winktimber -dot- com
218 - 213 - 8432

WorldHazard
10-02-2010, 12:57 AM
i have a spare bedroom and a damn comfy couch... just an hour south of portland though. but really, all is cool here if ya need

j_rex
10-03-2010, 07:44 PM
Will this end up being another farthinder chump car?

Wink Timber
10-20-2010, 09:57 AM
Will this end up being another farthinder chump car?

No, we already have a candidate for a 2nd or replacement Fart-hinder race car, though the existing car is still in good shape. Looking for a daily driver, or something unrusty that I can sell in rust-prone Minnesota.

Looks like Ben Bradley will put up with me for a few nights, but I don't necessarily want to wear out my welcome at only one place.