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I think "scarface", Al Capone, is pretty close to where I would place an estimate. Several condition issues and missing original wheels and hubcaps doesn't help, those cheap aftermarket Crager wheels don't cut it. It's not really a desirable car so If someone offered what is close to your asking price, take it and don't look back. Good luck!

If they are an accessary item, they probably are a generic piece, that was made to fit several designs. I agree that they are probably for a dual cowl phaeton. I would check out AACA car shows and see what comes close to the one that you have.

Syncros, I agree with you about being friendly to kid's at car shows. I had my '32 Ford roadster at a show a couple of years ago. I was sitting behind the car and watched a father and four little boys come up to the car. The father told his kid's "don't touch" but I saw the smaller child trying to see the interior by jumping up and down. I walked over and opened the door and told the kids "get In". Their father said, "no that's OK", but I insisted. Well it must have taken all week to remove the smiles from those kid's faces. Hopefully one day, one of those kids will aspire to own an antique car and keep our hobby alive! After they walked away, a car owner from across the row came over and chastised me for allowing "those brats" to get in my car. He said "now they think everybody will allow that". Needless to say, I explained to him "very nicely" that it is my car and really don't care what he thinks. Now, I'm not saying we should allow kids just to get in our vehicles, but I don't think growling at people to "keep away from my car", help's our hobby.

If the filter clogs won't that be like having a stuck thermostat. Once you get your radiator cleaned, how much debris can you have? I have owned several antique cars and never had this issue.

Not to deviate from the model train topic, but when is the last time you saw a kid build a model car. This winter we went to a hobby shop and I let my two grand daughters pick out a car each and the spray paint color of their choice. We had a great time putting them together. They learned that you can't rush the paint and glue process and how to follow the instructions. They both can't wait for the next model car.

I'm with both of you. I still have my Lionel trains from 1954, and they still run great! I wish I had room to build a layout, but my basement is consumed with my shop. I set the trains up every Christmas for my grand kids and they love them. I still marvel at the workmanship of the engine and cars. I honestly feel they helped me to learn how things work. If they stopped running I had to fix it. If kids today can't play it on TV or a computer, they don't want it.

I believe Kanter Auto Products has the fuel pump, www.kanter.com, 800-526-1096. As far as the hoses, I would remove them and take them to an auto parts store and try to match them with what they have.

If I'm not mistaken aren't many Chevy and Pontiac parts from those years interchangeable? Like most have said, parts are still available from many places. How about some pictures?

Could it be that we are just getting smarter and figuring out the auction companies are "laughing all the way to the bank". How many times have we all questioned why someone has paid well over what some cars are worth, just because they are on TV. When I was at Barrett Jackson, I witnessed the "ring man" pumping bidders and before they realized it, they had spent several thousand more than they wanted.

By the looks of it and how long it appears to be sitting there, it might be one of those "it's not for sale, I'm going to restore it someday" cars.

The first thing I would try is to contact the Willys Club, if there is one. With the power of the internet you might get lucky. Do you think it would be possible to modify something close? Can you post a picture of what they look like? Whoa!! Stop the presses. Just for a lark I checked an older catalog that I have (2013) from Kanter products and they list Willys, 1937 to 40, on page 41. Give Kanter a call at 973-334-5423 or www.kanter.com. Hope it works out and they have them.

Does the statement "More money than brains" apply here! There must be some correlation between Ferrari, Porsche and Mercedes drivers and the "entitlement" syndrome. It seems that the more expensive your car is, the laws don't apply to you. I live on Long Island, the capitol of "entitlement" and have witnessed it all. Speed limits, driving on the shoulder when there is a traffic jam, handicap parking spaces don't apply to these jerks. .

Rich, many trunk racks were accessory items that fit several different vehicles. Unless you can find any markings, it might be hard to pinpoint.

If you can't locate them, any decent machine shop can fabricate them for you. Might be costly, but if you have no other choice, you might have to go that way.

Smithbrother, But you still took the body off the frame, correct?

Every time I heard one of the commentators say "frame off" restoration i just shook my head. BODY OFF, BODY OFF, did anybody ever take a frame off their car? It's BODY OFF!!!!!!

Chris, while I am not familiar with Midwest Cylinder Head, I know that there are several companies that do aluminum block and head repair. It seems like you don't have too many options and if their tech people assure you that they can repair it, then have it done. Are Nash Healy parts really that rare, have you advertised looking for one? What year and model do you have?

Cajun, doing a car project is a great thing to do with your son. I would be more concerned with body issues rather than mechanical. The mechanicals you and your son can do, or learn to do. If the floors, quarter panels and trunk floor are gone that might require serious money to replace and might not be in the area of your expertise. If you really want this specific car why not talk to the present owner and tell him about your plans, he might work with you on the price. Also, make sure he has all the paper work that goes with the car, title, registration etc. Keep in touch!

I have been to B J Scottsdale and observed that on Tuesday and Wednesday there are some bargains. On Friday and Saturday it get's crazy. I was sitting in the non bidders area, but we were close enough to hear several conversations between the "ring men" and the bidders. The "ring men" were really working this one guy that was bidding. At one point the bidder said that he was out, but the "ring man" kept pumping him to go "one more bid", "one more bid". When the bidder said no, the "ring man" turned to the lady sitting next to him and said "why are you with this cheapskate, does he take you to McDonalds for dinner". Totally uncalled for and embarrassing.

Here is the deal with "pot metal", otherwise known as white metal or die cast. The problem is that there is no metallurgical standard for the metal. It is a mixture of several metals including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, tin, lead, aluminum, iron, and cadmium. All having different melting points. You can apply heat and have everything looking good and all of a sudden you wind up with a pile of melted metal. Bending it is also a risk because it is very brittle and with out warning it can break. There is another site where this very subject came up and several people chimed in on "I weld pot metal all the time" well, I have been welding for over 50 years, have a Class One Certification and a Welding Technology Degree and I can't weld it. I asked to see the results of those that said they can do it, but haven't seen them posted yet. Don't get me wrong, I think there might be someone out there that has done it, I don't know, I would love to hear from those who can weld or repair it. Epoxy might be your only hope. Let us know the results.

helfin, the reason some at GM didn't get along with Ed Cole is because he was a "no nonsense" type of guy. His motto was "don't tell me why it can't be done, tell me how you are going to get it done". Some of the "fat cats" at GM didn't like the fact that Cole was a "hands on" type of guy and just wanted him to sit behind a desk. He started his carrier in the General Motors Institute as a kid and was taken from the school to work in their design studio and worked his way up to GM President in the late 60s'. He holds some two dozen patents. In 1943 he became Head of Design for the entire GM Tank and Combat vehicle division. He is known as the driving force for the first air bag system and he is the inventor of the catalytic converter.

Zora Arkus Duntov and Ed Cole must be rolling over in their graves with laughter.

I agree guy's the mag is great. My problem is accepting the fact that a '70 Chevelle '70 AMX and '72 Elcos are antique cars. I know, I know I'm old you don't have to remind me.

Got mine last week, red Stutz on the cover. Long Island usually gets magazines about a week after everyone, I'm surprised.

As far as the Continental is concerned, I can't see pumping buckets of money into a car like that. Granted I love to see cars "brought back from the dead" but for some, it just doesn't make sense. As for "why always a Chevy? Very simple. The small block Chevrolet was probably the best motor ever designed. You can get a complete crate motor for around $1700. They fit just about any car with limited modifications because of the design of the rear sump oil pan. You can squeeze just about unlimited horse power from them and parts are plentiful. Hot Rodders love them because of these reasons. I know there is a contingent out there that hates SBC's but you can't argue with success, they are just about bulletproof. The small block chevy has been around since 1955 and is still going strong.