Highlander160

Offering this thru the holiday seasons wasn't my finest hr, but oh boy what a car. Really...

Take a close look, a bargain...

I think I worded that wrong. What I was referring to is how easy and manageable it was, just ease on the steering wheel, no effort, quick. The overall feel of a Duesey belies what its actually doing. Keeping with traffic feels like you're just loafing along. Confident braking, easy clutch, but of course requires the art form of double clutching. NOTHING like a Packard to be sure. However, beer doesn't taste like Coca-Cola, and a 69 Caddy doesn't drive like a 69 Boss 302. I'd be hard pressed not to drive the wheels off a Duesy if I was of means to aquire one.

Sold 12-10...

Sold 12-10, sorry for the late reply...

They're not all nice, but I agree most are worth our time. Showing a 34 Packard one time (go figure) and this old dude comes up and in cliche fashion, "Say buddy, just between you n me, what's that car worth?" "Well that's not something I like to talk about, maybe you can ask the owner when he gets back. But hey it's here, go ahead and look it over, we just finished it." "You did it?" "Yes, go ahead and enjoy..." I don't know how I knew what was next and he comes back. " How long does something like that take?" "There's in excess of 3,000hrs in it. We did the whole car, body off." In a rather gruff and judgemental way, "Well I dare say, wouldn't that have paid for a few college educations?" Without hesitation I replied "F'n, eh. Paid for mine." I got the desired response, he walked away. However, by and large I've enjoyed and learned volumes from sharing this car experience with others. I rather like when I don't know who I'm talking to. Seems we get the real at that point, in fact from each other. Car ppl are the best in the world.

It's a 2bbl adapter to the 4bbl manifold.

Car has just received a new starter and drive, tune up, fresh oil n filter. It purrs like a house cat.

See details above, asking $13,500

Few more pics...

Model 1472, 127" W.B., a 35,000 original mile survivor. New brakes, cooling system flush and service, new fuel system, former museum display. Sidemounts with covers, running boards, no O.D., interior is faded but fully intact. Black, nice woodgrain, dash plastic in excellent condition, chrome is about 75%. Can't finish, priorities. Asking $13,500 or best offer. Msg here or call/text to: 7 three 4 6 3 7 one four 21 Thanks for looking, better hurry, shouldn't last long at this price.

Sorry, not even close to the flathead type carbs. Larger, proprietary, and surely more money. The Stromberg EE-22 ( and EE-23 for Super 8s) will not fit the familiar and common 3 bolt 97 (94 Holley, and Strom 48) or even the 4 bolt later Zephyr variant. Similarity ends with the name. I can't raise a rt hand to it but some other grand Marques also used the big EEs like Pierce Arrow and others. I'd like to know if it's missing completely or just needs a good rebuild.

I'll bring it back around. Yes, there are many cars that as a whole would be currently cost prohibitive to bring back to new. Certainly there are better ways to make money than collector cars but that doesn't take away the asset value down the road. If you're looking for a long term "finally got one" car then start with the best you can find. Try to avoid full body restoration on a generic 2dr HT, that is unless you have some weld, fab, body work skill you wanna use. Pay up a bit more now and set aside concerns about expense. I said earlier let he without a lease car cast the 1st stone. Even if today you're $5,000 over current market on a car you just finished you gotta ask yourself if you're selling it next month, keeping it for an unspecified time, or if it's indeed forever. In the last 2 asks it will return your cost at a minimum or the longer you own it might be worth more. Nothing new does that, right? Like a good street race, ya gotta pick your spots or you'll get busted🤭 Ok, not like a street race, a little of my past was showing. But you get it tho, yes? Also, seek help. No not an head shrinker (sometimes maybe) but do some networking and find the guys who know the cars you like. See who's got what, where the part stash is, best artisans that may be less commercial in their endeavors. And unless the gotta-have-its hit super hard take your time. YOUR restoration means you know what you have. Done means at some level you called the bet and hope it was done as it should be. Only YOU know what that's worth to YOU. Sometimes it's priceless. Good luck, all is well, and spend it. You deserve it!

Just in from the FWIW dept; I will always support and defend those who provide us with cars, goods, and services in this chosen life. I will always resent being (personally or indirectly) disrespected for my choice to engage in the activity of buying and selling. The childish notion that we're a theif, liar, or dishonest to the core is just that, childish. It's uninformed because at the heart of it this life is chosen, recreational, therefore how DARE I actually profit from it? Play time only, not a job. Tell that to my scars and burns and horror show of a spine from decades of hard work. One more thing, in this life you should be able to take sting now and then when you disrespect your fellow enthusiasts. This is a garage, a shop, a hangout with a buncha car guys. This isn't some tea and crumpets book club where our pinkies best raised at all times. I get dirt and grease under my fingernails. Is that next? "Eew, he's dirty. Aww, I'm telling." In case some of you were wondering, now you know. No shame in my game. Peace, love, grease and Turtle Wax bruthas...😎

That above reminds of the guy who bought Super ign system said to give 30% better gas mileage, a wonder carburetor said to make mileage 50% better, and set of low resistance tires that claimed 25% better fuel mileage. Put it all on and the dadgum gas tank overflowed!

You're all missing the elephant in the room. Yes it starts and runs, but backwards! 1 fwd speed and 3 reverse!🤭 🤪😅

This is sincerely a very good buy. I wish I had the time, I don't. Rare color, unique features, no rust, big block 4bbl. Checks every box. As always, sincere and realistic offers welcome.

Hey, once I'm dead I don't care if it has to be PAID FOR to get removed. Thanks for your service BTW, but that doesn't buy you a pass to say my efforts are legalized robbery. Nor does it allow you to make an anonymous judgment on my patriotic views. My uncles are vets. 2 of my sisters too. None of them look down their noses at me on my chosen lifestyle of cars, flipping, owning, restoring, et al. Clearly you have a measure of disdain for the likes of some of willing to hustle now n then to either pay our bills, feed our chosen life of old cars, or both, and by doing it in the collector car sandbox. Markets are what they are. I paid up for some gennie Cal Custom valve covers some time ago. Young Joey next town over really wants em to finish his period car but he can't afford the going rate which is about $75 more than I paid, or viewed another way, I'd have to pay $75 more (which I can afford) to get another set just to help him get closer. What's the right move? Me? Sorry Joey, not for sale. Maybe he should engage in some "legalized robbery" and flip some stuff for a modest and honest profit...like I often do...which is quite legal...and CAPITALIST...which you proudly fought for, so thanks again for that. Signed: Vintage Car Stuff Robber Baron And hey, maybe if you'd cloud your disdain just wee bit it wouldn't raise a hackle amongst us who do what we do, essentially for you too like it or not. In today's vernacular don't hate the player, or the game for that matter. Thanks for the convo...

Good topic for this ideal. We are the ultimate environmentalists. Let that marinate a little bit.

So much left out here. I see the sour notes quite clearly too. "...legalized robbery..." actually stated. A picker (as you call it) is now another abused term like patina. Time is free in your world? I waited to comment on this, I wanted to think about it as someone may call me a hoarder if they saw the volume and variety of parts I have. So the days and weeks, months really, spent gathering, separating and identifying, fuel for transport, real estate needed for storage, more time and resources expended for delivery if sold by ads, and indeed the expense of lodging and more to drive 9hrs to Hershey for a week and provide my fellow car folks with an opportunity to find what they need in one place? Legalized robbery indeed. Come see me next year and take it all for free because I have a duty to make sure my fellow enthusiasts are able to continue to pursue happiness? My needs mean zero. What a crock of horse apples. Maybe you'd be better off collecting Beanie Babies. For all I know, maybe you do. All of you types just despise the providers of our much needed "good stuff" so we can enjoy what we have. Here's an idea, YOU do it. I could use some free stuff for my GTO, my 39 Std, my 41 Packard. Your fuel, your time, your food, travel, lodging, and break down each part into the nickles n dimes of cost vs their dollar value. Or continue to to use the same cliche broad brush ideal and compare us types to the lame thieves and liars who are essentially less than 1% of this life. Show us where the bad antique car touched you and made you so angry. Full disclosure? Good thing this isn't on a forum where I could really say how I feel, uncensored. It woulda been 3 words.

I can't possibly recall all the flipping I did to get where I am. Some were sales or acquisitions for others, some mine, tools, equipment like lathes and mills, probably enuff parts to full a semi or 3. I bought 2 pallets of recon GM lower control arms for $2.00. Two dollars. I didn't bid, auctioneer said "...it's ok I put you in." when I told him. Kanter offered me $750.00 and he paid the freight. I bought a pallet of cranks, bid $5.00. Sold 1 for $300 and scrapped the rest for $60. Just a highlight reel. This life has to be more than wrenches and sandpaper so opportunities shouldn't be ignored no matter how much work it looks like.

What made me think of it is that Packard and some others keep that area oiled with a Bijur system. What did the rest of the OEMs spec as service? A bronze bushing could hang up a bit at 1st, old greasy lube, etc. I would test it by having it in that cooled condition, ease out the clutch ( not running) and rock the car in high gear, watching the clutch pedal maybe...🤔

That car is in the right "neighborhood" price wise. I'm sure a fair number is attainable for both. Looks like a lot of expensive work is done already too. They're a good one, that 320 straight 8 with a downdraft and svelte 900 platform makes them great performers. I've seen them bring pretty big $$$$$$ finished. The term "project car" can be abused as much as the new definition of patina. I'm also offering a project, but only because you're not going to take it out to the cruise night on delivery day. Needs some minor effort which I can't do so I'll let someone else find good fortune in it that pales in comparison to money.

Something is cooling since you state that it's a 1 time noise. Cpl hrs ok, all day not so much. Any noise in the drive system will "end" at the final point, the axle. I'll bet you feel it in the shifter and gas pedal too, yes? Having done such a thorough exam of usual suspects to find nothing, what else could shock the driveline with a clunk? Can you access the slide for the throwout brg easy enuff? If it were to stick a little the force could possibly send a shockwave down the line. You said all the mounts were good, so if the motor/trans can't move what can? Lots of force on the avg pressure plate. If the parts warm up a little then some clearance is gained. You can baby it to make it not happen as well. Raw thoughts...

4 homes later, yeah no regrets on that score. I'm deep in the black column these days. Do I still want it? You bet your Hurst shift pattern T handle I do, but the current owner said "...pry my cold dead fingers off the steering wheel." when I asked if he'd sell it. I don't blame him. I once sold a dream condition 36 Ford 3W hot rod for $3,850. More than doubled our $. Today I'd get $75K out of it just as it sat. Might take some time to sell though, probably 3 or 4 days...🤭