victorialynn2

Thanks Grimy. I don't have the old engine. I have a Deputy inspector coming next week per the DMV's suggestion. I will then go to the San Antonio DMV and see what they say. The inspector told me they'd probably assign a new number and not the vin and was unsure but thought I'd have to go the bonded title route. I will let you all know. I have at least one other car I may have a title issue with also. :/

Thanks for the info AJ. I will not be completing the restoration. My father became ill during the process (Fell and hit his head, had an extended hospital stay and developed Alzheimers.) He was not able to finish it. I will be selling it as a project. I will offer the sun visor to the buyer for an additional fee and sell it separate if they are not interested. I expect to market in in the range of $9900. I will take photos and have my appraiser give me a final evaluation. He has been right on the money with every car I have sold on eBay so far. Not sure if I will sell private or EBay yet.

Correction...'48 Jeepster

She's got the same paint as the car and looks like it's new.

I have a '49 Jeepster I want to sell. I have a title from the 60's that has a engine number for the VIN. I guess it was the custom back then. It's a Texas title. I want to sell it to someone in OR. It has a new engine with a new engine # that doesn't match. Tx says I can have it inspected by a deputy, probably have to get a bonded title, and I'm told they will give me a new number, not the number on the VIN Tag. I'm told Oregon won't title it with that number because it doesn't match. So I guess I have to sell it to someone in Texas only? Does anyone have experience with this?

That is what I'm told. I was advised might be better to sell separate. What is the value?

She has a sun visor also, but it's not washed yet.

As I found her, the engine was on a lift ready to install. The interior is not in yet. Not sure what you can tell from these...

Thanks for the explanation. I haven't got her started yet. Just bought a battery and the mechanic is going to check her out. What's the fix?

The seat is out so I'm not sure but I think it should have 2. I have two un-redone seats that I think go in it.

Can you explain this in English for the "not a car" girl?

Yes, they do!

She's cleaning up really nice. I would expect with a good buff, she'd be pristine.

It got a layer of haze off for sure. When we waxed it, it made another big difference.

She's all cleaned up!

Thanks for the advice everyone. She's looking much better.

I tried that the other day and wasn't seeing any improvement. I bought the clay bar today. I had to get Mother's Brand as that is all Napa had. I will let you all know how that goes!

Mine has the thermometer also. What makes it the Collector series?

We could do a whole thread on big bumpers.

Vegetable oil???

Thank you. I think it's a newer paint job. I will try and let you know how it works.

Thanks for the advise Matt. It's more a problem of finding someone who can do it out in nowhere land. What could I expect to pay someone to do that? I really appreciate all the info!

Yesterday I put several layers of soapy water on this to clean her up. I did not rub so as to not scratch. After several hours, when I was satisfied she no longer had dirt on her, I gave her a good cleaning with a clean sponge. There was no debris in the water and I used a lot of rinse, cleaning her in sections. She came out really well, but there is a haze, she's been in storage untouched, in her paint and some water spots despite my diligence to try to avoid them. She's had a recent (2011ish?) paint job. She needs a cut and buff but I can't find anyone to do it. Do you have any recommendations for a safe product I can try by hand to gloss her up to her full glory without damaging the paint?

Wow... It is amazing how old cars, and even their pieces and parts, can evoke so much emotion.