MyJetstar1

Hmmnn...well, I'm sure there is someone who may be a little more GS knowledgeable than myself to chime in and help. We know it's a 72 from the "WF", and I'm fairly certain the 3 digit number next to it is a production date. The only three places I know to look, are where you have. I don't think it would be under a timing cover, because it would have had to be removed for every car built, as the motors came to the line assembled. I assume the VIN has the "U" code in it. If the car has been restored, I know a non-stamped "warranty" block is better than using a non-matching VIN block, or machining a number out, for those that perceive it as more "correct". I'm afraid that's all I got, unless I use my last "phone a friend", lol!

Sometimes I do things, just because I can. Sometimes it turns out amazing, and sometimes I hurry up and get rid of it before anyone knows I did it. I'm not sure which one of the "sometimes" this truck was for the guy that built it, but it does seem to show a certain amount of skill.

The only thing I can think of, if it's an early build date (late 71), the vin may be stamped between the #1 and #3 cylinder.

Could you imagine being a police officer, and this pick-up drives by you, 10 minutes before the end of your shift?, lol!

You're right, Alex D. I had listed "powder coat", but it was actually ceramic coated. Coffee hadn't taken full effect yet.

I have tried a number of things, none of which are a permanent, never touch again thing though. The best, and most expensive was to have one porcelain coated. They told me to expect it to crack, but looked good as long as I had it. The cheaper route, and reasonably decent looking, was to have one powder coated matte black. It held up well for a long time. Then on muscle cars, I've used the manifold "rub" (Calyx) from Eastwood, but you have to keep touching it up if you use the car often.

As my Dad used to say, "don't quit your day job". I can't help but consider branching out, though.

I wood not want to distract from the comedic genius, but it is a peaceful reminder of how quickly time passes by. Parked one fall, due to a brake letting go. Getting too cold now, it will have to be a project for next Spring. The cover just won't stay on, seasons come and go. Wiley youth obtain a BB gun, and the glass becomes the target. You keep picking seedlings out of it, because it turned into a greenhouse. No worries, it's not going anywhere, and will be a good project to take your mind off things. Wife, kid's, house, job...geeze, there's a tree growing out of it nearly up to the roof. Kid's through school, married and on there own, finally some time to do something with it. What? Grandkid's? "Are you gonna' fix that rusty car, Papaw?". "No, honey. That is a measurement of time, and of all the things that were truly important to me".

If he used the chrome place I did last time, he should be getting it back anytime now!

If it is anything more than curiosity, as in you are trying to arrive at a price to offer for sale, I would seek some professional appraisals. Everyone thought the "Sanford and Son" truck was worthless, and it ended up bringing 28K.

Good morning, and thanks for the input all! Someone had messaged me that there is a Model A swap meet not far from my home, so I plan on running up and having a look around. If by chance someone politely asks to sit in your car, please don't swing a bat at him, lol!

I had glanced at e-bay a little, it seems low to mid teens should buy a pretty decent car? Definitely not interested in the "ratrods", though. Conv. and the 5 windows seem the most appealing to me, style wise. Thanks for all the input.

You are certainly correct Trimacar. I did some cosmetic repairs on a 65 Silver Cloud. If two decent sized screws would hold something on, they used 20 jeweler sized screws just to be sure! I've mainly worked on 50's Packards the last few years, and they were quite ahead of the rest, as well.

Thanks, Keiser31. Already something I hadn't considered, as I am 6'1", lol! I was leaning towards the "A" because I thought it was pretty heavily supported for parts.

To be honest, I'm not sure what I want, exactly. I've had nothing but 60"s cars in the past, and am growing a little tired of them. I need to change it up a little bit, and thought I'd go a little older. What would be a good entry level car from the late 20's to early 30's from a hobbyist standpoint? Not knowing the market, what price range should I be focusing on for a drivable car? I drive my cars, so it would have to be something that wouldn't be ruined by use, yet not so rough that I would have to spend a great deal of time to be able to drive around town. I'm just in the thinking stage, so some ideas for makes, and input on values, would be great. Thanks. Jim

I can never remember anything, and can never find my list of user names and passwords for various companies, etc. Therefore, I chose the easiest thing to remember for this site. I have kept one car, a 65' Jetstar 1. From that point, all I have to remember is if my password is 1234, or abcd, lol! I don't use my real name, not to hide, but because my wife worked in the fraud division of the financial institution. It would scare the pants off you if you knew the information one could get with a name, city, and state. I always try to be courteous to others, whether in person, or online, anyway. Jim

Better start writing some advertisements, lol!

I suspect the car may have been inherited, just speculation of course. He may not have known the actual value of the car. He did come back and admit that it was probably too good to be true, so I wouldn't necessarily brand him a troll. Some of you fella's ought to be a little nicer to new posters. Promoting the hobby may help initiate new interest, thus new buyers, and in the end, help your kid's get top dollar out of your cars, for that new home theater when you croak.

It's a little tougher when your young and just starting out. If you think you are going to stick with one car make, 60's GM for example, it's always nice to have a carb that you KNOW is good laying around. I always had a few somewhat universal things here and there, that would save some time. Of course back then, I often bought cars just for the engines. Then I'd save a few of the common things.

The parking light statement took me back well over 30 years. I had just gotten a 64 El Camino, and I was going crazy trying to get the parking lights to work. I was probably 16 at the time. I can remember my Dad laughing, and telling me how they were like that from the factory. Later, I acquire a used Holley carb, and installed it. It ran great, but loaded up all the time. Again, someone explained to me there was no fuel filter in the carb, as the old carb had. Had I been discouraged, and knowledgeable folks hadn't helped me, I may have never taken an interest in later years. Today, I have many 1st places, and a BOC or two under my belt. Who would have thought? The old Pontiac looks to be a decent car. I love to see a young person get ahold of it, ask a million questions, break a few things trying to fix it, and get it back on the road. Jim

Elliot Ness had a car?

It seemed like last winter was just relentless. I'm older than I've ever been, and it seemed colder than it had ever been. It really sucks the ambition out of me to do anything in the evening when it's blistering cold out. With the doors shut, and lights that never seem to get bright enough, I just about go looney. I tend to get much more done in the Spring and Summer months. Jim

You say the cap is on wrong? A couple things, are you sure you are using the #1 cylinder? You would need a dwell meter to check the dwell, but can use a feeler gauge. Pop the cap off, ensure the points are fully open, and check and adjust for a .016 gap in the points. Did you do the carb and the timing at the same time? In other words, has it ever run fine since you've had it?

Please, for heaven's sake, must I endure another car show? How about a "heating and air-conditioning" show. Then, I can one day utter the words "Gee, on TV it only takes a few minutes and doesn't cost anything!".

Basically, the same thing happened with my rock collecting club. While there were many members, few actively participated, and made little, if any, effort to preserve the integrity of the club. The next thing you know, a marble collector is elected to the board via a popularity contest. Afterwards, still not a peep from a majority of the membership, and suddenly a few marble collectors feel that the club needs to go in a new direction. When the membership should have reacted, they did nothing and set idly by as more and more marble collectors were put in positions of authority. Now it's too late, and my rock collecting club is nothing like it was years ago. The same thing happened to my Country. Jim