On 5/25/05, Fluxstringer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>Has anyone on the list built a Pismo from parts alone.? > >> > > > >If you've got one to sell, you usually make more money selling it in > >bits than whole. > > > >So, I think, it works in reverse, and you'd pay more in bits. > > > >Ben > >-- > ____________________ > > I used to think the same thing. > > However on eBay there seems to be a glut of parts that go down to the > wire unsold at even dirt cheap prices. > Not as many people are interested in repairing these ever aging > jewels so parts go down to the wire unsold even at 99 cents. And > So therefore as stated; > > At 12:15 PM -0400 5/24/05, Fluxstringer wrote: > >that with patience and some lucky deals it might be possible to > >build one from parts at a lower price than buying a fixer upper and > >repairing it. > > I am more interested in the pitfalls of selecting the correct parts. > I am not familiar with Pismo construction or the variety of > components. Differences in Wallstreet construction have come up ij > the last few days on this list and i was wondering if a similar > situation exists with the Pismo. > > It might take months or a year to get all of the parts for assembly. > But it might be a fun way to arrive at having an otherwise still > useful and capable machine that I otherwise would not buy unless my > income gets a boost. > > Low cost and low shipping fees will be key here. But are for nothing > if I buy the wrong parts. > > -- > Adrian >
I built my 1400c/166w64MB out of 3 different 1400's and a few misc. parts I bought off Epay. The complete units were all in questionable condition but had the parts I wanted. I now have all the best goodies I could get in a 1400 and it's exactly what I wanted. After all was said and done I probably have more $$ in the 1400c than I could have bought one for because of the extra parts I have leftover. But I have enough parts to build 2 1400cs/133's in decent condition and could always sell those off to recoup some $$. It was a learning experience and a project for me. The shipping costs can be outrageous on Epay but if you take your time you can get decent deals and I did buy a few of the wrong parts. I could have found a 1400c/166 for less than I have in mine but it was a good experience and I would do it the same again. I have been toying with the idea of building a Pismo from parts or parts machines next in the same way. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:powerbooks@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
