phil33

All that work and it doesn't run? Seems strange. The good news: if it's been in Nevada all that time there shouldn't be any rust issues.

Too late for a restoration. I'd just run with what it is now. It would be an awesome show car if finished nicely. In fact I'd take a close look if it weren't across the country from me.

I'm thinking Karim is an AI response...

So, that's the one that didn't burn up...

Around 1969, during high school, my buddy worked at a gas station in the SF bay area. He constantly came across worn out cars that customers didn't want to fix, so a bunch of us would chip in and buy them for $25 or less. Then we'd take them out to the bay mud flats (now known as Silicon valley) and absolutely destroy them. I won't tell you what models they were, just that I have many regrets now.

Lief, you forgot about Vacaville- Cow town

I never liked these cars, but I like this one. It all seems to work. And the price is right.

Funny, this is the exact year and model of my first car. Bought it for $20. Of course, it had a blown piston, but that didn't really matter because I was only 15. Bought new parts and had it running soon after. Had lots of fun driving it around the block, but no further...

It has some interesting upgrades: Modern E-brake and speedo, wood grain dash, Impala rear seat speaker... Wish I could see under the hood.

This response is for AARonAF. It seems I am not able to respond directly to him because I haven't used this site enough (?). I own a 1931 8-57 (the redheaded step child of the '31 models). I am looking for the steering wheel levers and horn button; tail light lens and bezel; fuel gauge; front floor mat; speedo cable (not the housing);cowl chrome. The car has duel sidemount spares, but I am missing one of the curved hold downs and the wingnut that goes with it. I hope this gets to you...

I am looking for the steering wheel center levers and horn button. Also, Side mount spare curved hold down and wing nut. Email me at pmiller@millerinfo.com

To remove the hubs on my 1931 8-57, without a puller, I removed the differential cover, then the screw, block and spider gears inside. I then backed the hub nut off to just beyond the threads and whacked it with a hammer, which pushed the axel in and the hub came loose. Messy but easy. Also gave me a chance to clean out the housing and put in fresh oil.

AARon AF If the buyer is going to part it out, I am in need of many parts. I'm in the PNW area, so not too far. Please let me know. Phil 253 279-8058

Regarding the tail light lens; if the distance between the screw holes is 3 1/4", center to center (or 3.25) I'll take it. You can reach me at pmiller@millerinfo.com

I would be interested in the horn button and levers on the steering wheel.