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Barney Eaton

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Barney Eaton last won the day on August 2 2018

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  1. Hemmings has it listed at $95,000 in #1 condition they list #4 at $29,600 What do you need to look at when inspecting...... if you see anything that needs fixed, repaired or does not look correct then adjust the price for that. If they are at the #1 price, it should be a #1 car and be perfect. Looking at the photos on the website and description some thing standout.... it has factory air which is not mentioned. The underside looks as good as the outside. The wording of the chrome indicated that some thing were not new chrome The other issue is how long ago was it restored, while everything might be restored or replaced, if it has been stationary, seals can leak and some thing might break when you try to use them.
  2. If the spring shown ( it has 10 leafs) taking out the shorter 2 should soften the ride some and lower the front....anyones guess on how much of each. There will be varied opinions but cleaning and lubing the spring also helps the ride, depending on how bad (rusty) the surface is. Some springs had thin plastic (teflon?) pads on the ends... many early cars wrapped/covered the springs, that would help keep water out and grease in and make them more attractive I did a Chevy pickup back spring once... they have a thick overload and removing that noticeably soften the ride and if nothing else lowered the rear the thickness of that thick spring.
  3. They might be mounting brackets for a trunk rack.
  4. On any car....... if you can get a good straight on picture of the wheel/tire. Copy and enlarge.... Lets say you know the rim is a 15 inch..... measure the rim on the exploded copy, lets say it is 2.00 inches measure the white wall on the exploded copy lets say it is 3/8 inch (.375) use a direct proportion conversion to get the actual size of the white wall 15 2.00 --------- x --------- in this case the white wall would be 2.81 inch X .375 NOTE ... looking at the diameter of a 15" rim, it will actually be 16" at the largest diameter . 15 inch measurement is inside the bead.
  5. I sold this 3 years ago after owning it for 12 years. I wanted a Buick with the dual side mounts and looked at a lot poor condition and over priced cars. This came from Milwaukee area, owner moved to Hot Springs AR history was lost until around 2000 when it was landed in Palestine TX and I purchased from the owner there. It has every possible option (probably installed when restored) I was able to get a copy of the Buick accessory booklet from The Buick Heritage Alliance... my car had the stream boards...running boards that were only offered in 1939 on Specials and Centurys at no extra cost I also want to correct the price on the front fender lamps, they were $7.50 factory installed. Something I have never heard in a discussion.. the accessory/option booklet list a 3.615/1 gear ratio as an option. here is a copy of a page from the accessory booklet.
  6. Sold the Caprice but the rear brake upgrade is still available..... These are to upgrade the rear disc that were standard on Impala SS and Police cars. $550 for the rotors and calipers Including shipping
  7. At first glance it has the first version grill and the marker lights on the front fender were a $4.20 option
  8. I believe I have filled all the orders and presently have 3 available to ship. Some have sent me email expressing their satisfaction with the part..... The parts are still $25 each including shipping. I did work out a new price of $20 each with the machinist. It cost $5.35 to $5.45 to ship them via USPS and the envelope is only .20 each so I am only loosing .45 -.55 cents each which is better than having the $20 part sitting on the shelf. As has been said before " I loose money on every one but I make it up on volume"
  9. 1996 Chevy Caprice nice running vehicle with lots of desirable factory options. Vehicle is in the estate of the deceased owner . Vehicle is code 18U = dark green grey metallic. It has 84U sport performance package and V92 Trailer provisions some of the desireable option are... FE3 sport suspension, positraction axel, engine oil cooler, transmission oil cooler, 140 amp alternator, duel exhaust. heavy duty cooling package. rear axel has been changed to rear disc brakes from a Impala SS. good 245/60R15 tires. Located north of Austin TX (we have no rust here) Car has no know issues, owner repaired anything the vehicle needed. $5,000 ........ Hagerty price guide show a similar Impala SS in #4 condition at $9,900.
  10. I am helping a neighbor who's son passed last April.... we keep finding parts. Just found these new brake upgrades that have never been mounted. Parts came from Bill Harper and I am trying to get some information from a Impala SS group that tells me if they are for the front or rear. I do not see any provisions for a parking brake so my first guess is they are for the front. They are for sale but without knowing more about them I have seen something that indicates they were $800 + new As you can see from the photos, they have never been mounted and come with all the bolts etc that was in the kit. Looking for information and also a buyer.
  11. 1998 Chevy Tahoe 2d 4 wheel Drive Black with grey leather interior. Vehicle is running and not wrecked... it is in the estate of the deceased owner and is available immediately. This vehicle have several desireable factory options......Sport Equipment Package, Off Road Chassis Package, HD trailer provisions, fuel tank shield, off road skid plate, positraction axel (3:73) power windows, power brakes, leather interior, remote locks, factory running boards, 6 way power seat, tilt wheel, deep tinted glass, Heavy duty transmission cooling system, cruise, 4L60E automatic transmission, trailer hitch, luggage carrier, other known options are aftermarket alloy wheels. Engine and transmission have been either rebuilt or serviced. Mileage shows 170,000 but the owner had everything fixed as needed. Vehicle located north of Austin TX (we don't have rust here) $15,000
  12. with AACA judging, would it be true if there was any sort of battery only 4 points would be deducted.... the only time 5 points would be deducted if there was no battery present.
  13. I am helping a neighbor who's son passed last April.... we keep finding parts. Just found these new brake upgrades that have never been mounted. Parts came from Bill Harper and I am trying to get some information from a Impala SS group that tells me if they are for the front or rear. I do not see any provisions for a parking brake so my first guess is they are for the front. They are for sale but without knowing more about them I have seen something that indicates they were $800 + new As you can see from the photos, they have never been mounted and come with all the bolts etc that was in the kit. Looking for information and also a buyer.
  14. You will probable have point deduction for the incorrect battery. However it is usually only 1 or 2 points If you have everything else in top condition and other owners have the same battery issue then they will also have deductions. I am unfamiliar with the CORSA judging points
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