My lack of knowledge to fix it put me off.
The story he told me about this guy who didnt pay him for work he did, so the seller went and took the van and machine away....put me off. (i didnt want to get involved)
It looked abused when i seen it, as you say it was in a hell of a state.
I thought to myself, this could cost as much to repair as a good condition working boxxer 421 or maxx so with all that in mind, i walked.
Basicly, i had too many doubts. But i'm really pleased it worked out for you!