The 55er
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Again, just a guess. I hope somebody recognizes it.
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4 hours ago, DrumBob said:
Serious gentleman only. I guess he's not interested in selling to women. Is it a '56 or a '54?
It's a 1954 model. The 1954-1956 Cadillacs each had their own distinctive styling differences. Sellers of these Caddys should show pictures of the back of the car showing the rear bumper ends. The dual exhausts exited through there and they were prone to corrosion. Repair & rechroming those ends and the replacement of some of the smaller internal pieces can get a little pricey today.
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Accoring to the Mopar parts books, the part number 1832056 that's visible on the back of Willy's bezel is closest to the part number for the 1832043 assembly that's listed for 1958 Chryslers. 1958 DeSoto assemblies have a much different bezel part number but they do share the same lens. 1959 Chryslers have much different part numbers for both the assembly and the (apparently flatter) lens. With those round scalloped edges on the sides of the bezel I believe the correct application for this lamp assembly would be 1958 Chrysler Windsors, Saratogas & New Yorkers.
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This same car was previously listed for sale on Ebay by Orphan Cars in Abington, MA for $13,900. It was marked SOLD three times from Nov. 8-Dec. 7, 2023. There is a video of it that can be viewed on YouTube from that MA seller if anyone's interested. However, the pictures in the current AZ ad are the exact same pictures from the earlier MA Ebay seller so something's up, i would proceed with extreme caution on this one. As a sideline I don't think this car is that nice and it's certainly not detailed enough in the engine & trunk areas to justify it's $16K price tag. And 1958 was the last year Oldsmobiles had vacuum wiper motors (end of last paragraph in ad.) You can clearly see see the correct electric motor in place on the firewall. BEWARE.
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At least the previous owner was a gentleman and not some scoudrel or degenerate.😄 Looks like a decent old car for someone to fix up. GLWTS.
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There's a reason that that the vehicle was sent to the yard in the first place. Over the years the most desirable parts were likely removed. Vehicles pictured are what the owner perceives to be the most desirable models. Might be solid bodies but little else. Best advice as always is to BUY THE BEST CAR YOU CAN AFFORD and avoid those common everyday models that will be long term projects. And find something that's a lot closer to home.
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+1, You have a really good eye.
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I've probably sold a dozen or more sets of these 3964523 spinner hubcaps over the years and I never noticed the differences. Only remember seeing a few bowtie centers though. As far as I was concerned, they were just old Chevy hubcaps. Throw 'em on the ground, let the buyers sort 'em out!
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13 hours ago, mercman from oz said:
Notice in this Hubcap Dealers Listing, these SS Hubcaps are listed as 1965-1966 Impala 14 Inch.
How does the Buyer know which type he is getting when there are two distinct Pressings?
Not to go off-topic but it's hard for me to believe people will actually pay $100 for any set of these vintage Chevy 14" wheelcovers that are pictured by this dealer, even the spinners. These were some of the most common everyday hubcaps ever produced and there must be many thousands of them still in existance. I see optimistic sellers are frequently trying to get $200 for sets of the 1958-1961s on FB. With some serious looking while you're walking around a good swap meet any one of these caps should be available for $5 each or less. You could probably bundle 'em and get some really good deals on sets as the meet winds down. I often think there might be more of these hubcaps floating around than there are cars left to put them on.
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I'm thinking the letters on your lens are actually DESBG and not DESGB. This makes it a parking light assembly for either a 1958 Desoto or 1958 Chrysler that mounts on the lower part of the front grille. They both used the same plastic lens and the bezels look similar. if you could post the part number that's on the back of the bezel near the light socket, that might help to positively ID it.
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A 1963 Studebaker Lark.
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The top two are both for a 1941 Dodge car, the top one is a taillight with the end broken off, the smaller one is a license lamp/brake? light that mounts in the center of the trunk.
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Over here in the real world where I live this rough disassembled parts car might be worth $1000-$1500 tops. I wouldn't be afraid of making a lowball offer, that's how the seller ended up with the car in the first place.
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Painted rocker mouldings, incorrect interior with a black?? headliner, no sunvisors and holes in the rear fenders where the stone guards should be. The visible dents and the mention of prior underbody rust repairs are two big minuses for me. And don't leave that battery connected or the car could go up in smoke. Certainly a flip as the seller states these cars have quite a following and they rarely stay on the market for long. Seriously for sale? Knock at least $7K off the price.
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I've seen ads that say "the engine's seized but I've been soaking the cylinders with penetrating oil so it should be freeing up any day now"........don't count on it.
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I used to own a 1968 Imperial. When you see a car that looks as nice as this yellow one you have to wonder what might be wrong with it so that it can't be driven and enjoyed. Ad says it needs a few small things fixed. I bought mine 20+ years ago, it was a nice clean 60K mile rust-free sedan parked a few blocks down the street from me that was being sold as part of an estate. It ran but needed some things sorted out. The usual little stuff like electrical connections, PW motors and split vacuum hoses were all easy fixes but these Imperials have some peculiarities some folks might not be aware of. The 1967-early 1969 Imperial front disc brakes are of the Budd 4-piston caliper type and the parts for them are special and aren't readily available. In the pre-internet days I had a heck of a time just finding the pads. I suppose there are specialized companies that can the rebuild the calipers if needed but I'm sure it's an expensive fix today. My second big problem was a loose steering idler arm, an IMPERIAL-ONLY item from about 1967-1973. The idler arms from the other more common big C-bodies (New Yorkers, Monacos, Furys etc.) are readily available but aren't the same. I couldn't find a new replacement arm anywhere. My understanding was none of the aftermarket companies like Moog or TRW ever made replacements and after the NOS Chrysler parts stock was exhausted, that was it. I bought two used ones and they both worked for a while but neither was a permanent fix. A mechanic friend thought he could fix the problem by drilling a hole in the arm and injecting some kind of a super rock hard space age epoxy-type concoction in there but that wasn't permanent either. And......back in the day another friend of mine had a turquiose 1967 Imperial convertible. By the time it was ten years old, it had some very serious rust issues here in the salt belt. My intent isn't to be negative toward 1967-1968 Imperials, I really liked mine when I was able to keep it operable and on the road. With about a dozen similar Imperials linked to the "Not Mine" Forums recently, they're a pretty popuar item here. I'm just pointing out a few of the problems I had with mine. Again this was 20+ years ago and maybe there are some easier modern solutions to these troublesome problems today. If there are I'd love to hear about them. Anyway, certainly a nice looking car and GLWTS.
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Asking $12,500 for a car that's not road ready, ad says it came from long term storage, makes you wonder what kind of repairs are still needed. Electrics, brakes, suspension?
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In the second photo showing the three cars behind the bicycle, the sedan on the very left is a 1940 Plymouth. I'm basing that on the fact that the door handles are below the belt line moulding, the horizontal styling creases that are visible on the front & rear fenders, the smaller size of the taillights and the more outward location of the rear bumper guard. Sorry but I can't help with the other two cars to the right of the Plymouth.
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The car in the last photo behind the woman holding the baby is a 1952 Pontiac Catalina hardtop.
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After consulting several reliable sources, I'll verify that all 1953 Dodge Meadowbrooks came from the factory with flathead 6 engines.
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Now that the year is winding down, this 1950 Olds 98 may have been one of the best deals that was linked to the Not Mine Forums. I know most old cars have items that need to be sorted out but this appeared to be a clean honest original car that didn't need much. I liked the fact that the original ad started with a reasonable asking price and didn't have a lot of flipper-type overhyping with the usual incorrect facts, misstatements and embellishment. We may never know what it actually sold for but if went for, say $8K-$9K range that was even better. Certainly a great start for anyone who appreciates 74 year old cars, it's not your typical flathead six three on the tree antique car that many folks prefer but a little something special here with a Rocket V8 engine and automatic transmission. Take it out on the interstate and enjoy it! And 50s Oldsmobiles have excellent aftermarket parts support. Not much chrome or interior work necessary but maybe? a few bumps & bruises here & there that could be corrected. Apparently there's no repaint necessary and black paint can be easily touched up. I'll admit I don't know all the facts but as far as I'm concerned this is just the kind of deal buyers are looking for. I hope the new owner enjoys the heck out of it and I will be both saddened and annoyed if it turns out to just another flip but that's life............
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As for the cars for food stories go, this same close personal friend once bought a running driving 1955 Mercury sedan from a guy for the price of lunch at the local Twin Kiss back in the late 60s. It only cost him a few bucks and I'm sure the deal included an ice cold 10 cent frosted mug of root beer as well. He loves telling these stories about the good old days, his stories just go on and on.
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Not me but a close personal friend of mine's father bought a running driving stepdown Hudson club coupe from a dealer in Union Deposit, PA for $5. This was the only car that family had for probably a year or so.
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Some folks might think you should just take the time to save every little piece of an old car but when something's as rough as these remains, you should just let it go to the crusher. There should still be a good supply of 52 Chevrolets around with some good parts on them.
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For Sale: 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer La Femme Edition - Heather Rose & Saphire White 2dr Hardtop Coupe - Project - Hilton, NY - Not Mine - 1/15 Listed on BAT, No Reserve - 1/22 SOLD!
in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
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My first thought was that from an economic standpoint wouldn't it make more sense to restore a 1955 Dodge Custom Royal convertible than buying this super expensive 1955 LaFemme for $24.5K that needs a lot of work? Those top of the line converts are pretty scarce too and even more desirable. And you might find a lower mileage better equipped car with accessories like PS, PB, and a 4-bbl carb.........I'm also thinking maybe you could get yourself a 1955 Dodge 2-door hardtop project car in like the $6-$8K range. You could paint it pink & white and few people would even know the difference.