The 55er
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Hi, if you aren't having any success finding this part, I have the correct pass-thru insulator for your Pontiac eight. I pulled this from an identical used 1110831 Delco Remy distributor I had lying around my shop so I'm sure it will work. Please PM me if you're interested and if you're in the lower 48, I'll ship it to you free of charge.
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Those are mid-60s Studebaker hubcaps, a somewhat minor nitpick. Just looking at the pictures, the price seems reasonable.
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Really, more pictures & informatiion are needed. I get the feeling the car shows potential but some work might be required. When compared to the identical 1958 Star Chief that was posted back on August 4 in SC it's clear the interior was downgraded and not updated as the better appointed original appearance has been cheapened somewhat. To nitpick, the first figure that appears on the odometer in the picture is a 4, so that mileage is 140K, not 100K, a considerable difference. The ignition switch has been replaced and the outside mirrors are aftermarket items and incorrect for the car. There's something definitely going on with the gas pedal like maybe the base is loose & worn. The linkage looks to be in the right place but the pedal shouldn't be down on the floor. Actually in 1958 the bottoms of these pedals are mounted on the floor with a hinge type arrangement and the tops are not attached to the pedal at all, it just slides in & out against the linkage but something clearly needs attention there. Again, more information (especially about mechanicals and running condition) please and if that info is not forthcoming then GLWTS.
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A highly customized 1958 Chevrolet Impala.
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Given the shape of the ends, one possibility is that the shorter flat piece in the first two pictures is a windshield center divider moulding of some kind, maybe a 1949-1952 Chevrolet, Olds or Pontiac. The length seems to be in the ballpark. If that total length is actually about a half an inch longer, I might be on the right track. Just something to consider or a direction to look.
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Since this car is so close to the Florida coast and salt air, there are no really detailed pictures of it, the seller is stating the car is RUSTY, the condition is listed as SALVAGE, the hood is folded over and this is the first year for UNIBODY Chrysler cars, I would avoid it altogether. When all this is taken into consideration that low $800 price is meaningless. Pass, move on to something else.
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This old EIS brake parts book is saying 1537 does fit a 1941 Pontiac, 150 is the cable length and 24 is the conduit length.
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2 hours ago, rocketraider said:
It is hard to tell, but more I look the more I think that might well be an airconditioning fresh air intake vent. Hard to see if the tubes inside the car are there.
53 was first year for GM factory airconditioning, correct? A Roadie would have been a prime candidate for having it.
Are there cur dogs or hillbillies toting shotguns around the place?
I'm thinking it's a rare factory AC car too. Someone painted the door handles and the lower part of the fresh air intake vent black sometime in the past to accent the car's looks.
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I think that Olds foam headliner material was called Starlite. You didn't see those headliners in every model, mostly maybe in the more expensive Super 88 & 98 4-door hardtops & Scenicoupes. I doubt a base model 88 2-dr. sedan would have had one of those more expensive headliners.
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I've got a 1953 Pontiac and I checked the radio fuse in the fuse box under the dash. My fuse box is similar to MercMontMars' 1952 but not quite the same. My radio fuse connection has no copper pin or wiring but the tiny little holes are there just like his on the one radio fuse connector and nowhere else. I've got an SFE 14 radio fuse in mine that's about 1 1/16" long. It's shorter than all the other (mostly SFE 20) fuses but everything works. I don't know what those tiny little holes are for either.
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In all fairness there have been higher bids on this blue 1939 Desoto on Ebay......$7910, $8101. and a high of $9150 back on July 10. It has a great appearance with nice paint & chrome but I wouldn't call it fully restored, the crusty engine compartment needs some serious detailing and the trunk is completely bare with no mat, jack or spare tire. Also the interior might present well but it's incorrect for the car. It's been relisted yet again and it's currently active. I'm sure the dealer that's selling it is looking for top dollar as there are over 120 very detailed pictures of it in the listing and there's even a Youtube video of it available. Whether that special buyer shows up or not remains to be seen.
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Having owned two identical cars as long term daily drivers, I feel the asking price of $18,500 is extremely optimistic for this 150K mile example with rust evident in all the usual locations. Half that asking price would surely be all the money. It's nice to see that all 4 sealed beam headlights are in working order. The light up Indian head high beam indicator however adds nothing to its value. Prospective buyers should open the trunk, lift the mat and check the trunk floors around the rear wheel tubs for any signs of rust due to a leaky rear window. How about some shots of the interior? My last car went 160K before the rust issues just finiished it. Great road cars with cavernous trunks but you will frequently find yourself in the same position as the photographer in the last picture filling that 26.5 gallon tank with mid or high grade fuel. And BTW, they're only 18.5 feet long. I'd still like another one but a Catalina would be plenty big enough for my purposes, and as rust-free as possible please.
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It's a standard 1948 Plymouth sedan to most people, only the seller is calling it a fastback.
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I've noticed that the people taking the pictures of some of these old rust belt cars never seem to show any comprehensive pictures of the rockers & lower quarters do they? It almost looks like they're standing on some kind of a stepladder when taking the overall shots. Just sayin'.
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I believe the rubber seals for a 1958 Pontiac Star Chief 2-dr HT would be the same as those used on a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-dr HT. 1958 Bonneville & Impala coupes share the same seals but they're unique to those two specific models and won't fit anything else. There are overall vehicle height differences between 1958 Star Chiefs (57.0") and Bonnevilles (55.6") and none of the glass will interchange either between those two. There were a great many options available on 1958 Pontiacs but I really don't know exactly what options were available on specific models. I would think the more expensive Star Chiefs & Bonnevilles were better optioned with things like PS, PB, power seats, windows, Transportable radios, Speedminders etc. but each car seems to be different. I've owned a 1958 Bonneville sport coupe for the past 35 years that I bought from the original owner. I drive it quite a bit but It's not well optioned at all compared to some other 1958s I've seen. My car definitely came from the factory with no PS but it has PB, an AM radio, a heater, a single 4-bbl. carburetor and maybe a courtesy light package but very little else. Mine also has an automatic transmission but I believe all but a few Bonnevilles were so equipped.
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IMO a 1949 Olds 88 club coupe or 2-door sedanet or a similar 1950 (which was also the first year for 2-door hardtop models) would be a more worthwhile project than a 4-door station wagon that might need a lot of expensive wood repair. I would assume this wagon is a dead non-runner that will need everything. It doesn't say if the 116K mile engine turns and I'm sure those old Hydramatic transmissions don't like to sit dormant for 55 years without shifting. I think the $15K asking price is too high and the JD Power numbers are just ridiculous. This 1950 Olds 88 woody wagon hotrod that's pictured didn't generate any interest on Ebay two weeks ago.........
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What a bunch of BS. If there was ever a car to completely avoid and run away from, this would be it.
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1950 Chrysler Parts Book is showing front & rear disc brake availability on all C49 & C50 (8 cylinder) models.
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So what's the actual original mileage on the car? 11,111 or something in the ballpark? Disregarding the dirt & unrealistic high price, it looks like a low mileage gem of a car that has a lot going for it. It's an upscale model with what looks like a nice original leather interior and near-perfect trunk that's even got the original battery hold-down. Hard to see the engine compartment but it appears untouched with all the original spring-ring hose clamps still in place. A rust-free car and attractive colors too. I'd prefer replacing some deteiorated rubber weatherstripping to forming new patch panels for rusty front fenders, rear quarters & rocker panels or having to weld in new floors any day. I like the fact that it appears to be all original and unmolested with all the shiny little (unobtainium?) gingerbread chrome & stainless trim pieces intact both inside and out. One thing I find unusual though is that it has no power steering but it would look great with the correct spinner hubcaps. I'm probably in the minority here but 1958 Pontiacs are one of my favorite cars. Yes the asking price is too high but I'll bet some Pontiac enthusiasts have this car on their radar just as it sits but they're waiting for that price to come down.
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For the record, disc brakes were used on certain Chrysler and Imperial models from 1949-1954.
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The car in front is a 1946-1948 Plymouth. The early (first series) 1949s also looked like that.
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For the record, Hudson Jets were only made in 1953 & 1954. The one pictured is a 1954 model.
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19 hours ago, Littlestown Mike said:
Is that the place right on Hershey Park drive near the RR overpass and the road to Hummelstown?
Do they run a shuttle, or does the AACA shuttle make a stop there?
Yes that's the place right on Hershey Park Drive near the RR overpass close to Hummelstown. The AACA shuttle bus makes stops there. This info was on page 5 of last year's program.
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That's an optimistic price given the overall condition. Exact location: Bondo City.