alsancle
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The conventional wisdom is that people tend to like the "cool" cars from when they were young. Over time I've decided that isn't really true. Classics right now are as hot as ever and very few people are alive to remember them new. The car market ebbs and flows like other markets and premium cars will also have a strong following. Perhaps they will always be owned by the 50 to 80 year old set but that was true 30 years ago too. You need to accumulate a certain about of wealth to afford them and there aren't that many 25 year-olds that can. I do not believe you will ever see Duesenbergs or open top-of-the line Packards being given away.
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I think you will have a better chance for success if you change the title of your post to something like "54 Desoto parts needed".
A.J.
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It would be interesting to know what number Darrin it is/was assuming it is real. I still find it very hard to believe it was real. Not to long ago the reproductions were not going for much money, plus there were a few unfinished ones floating around.
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In the 80s there were a number of darrin cowl, doors, fenders reproduced. I'm sure if you saw a hot-rodded "darrin" it was one of these reproduction bodies. Also, it could have been a standard packard conv that had been cut down to look like a darrin.
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You can also find the serial number by removing the rear bumper and and examining inside the passenger side mount.
A.J.
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Probably what I should say is that it is "correct" for a 53, and is certainly usable on a 54 as it will bolt right on. I *think* it will bolt on to a 52 also. It is, however, not "concours" correct for 54 as the pan is different and the wheel hinge is beefed up on the latter.
As for "partial", there are two pieces missing, the pan - which could not be easier to fabricate - and the lock mechanism.
A.J.
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We were able to find the trunk bracket that goes with this so it is also included in the deal.
A.J.
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If anyone purchases this I think I have a set of 4 chrome wheel well mouldings if you are interested.
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That is a nice looking car. I agree that this is a good spot for your internet aware Stutz aficionados. Post a few more pictures with a description and price.
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I think they are almost all metal but can't confirm that, here is a link to the full thread discussing the pictures:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140516&highlight=willys+coupe
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Here is a link (originally posted on the HAMB) to a set of pictures of just about every willys coupe known to man. There are a number of original cars in here. http://public.fotki.com/AKAKustoms/willys/
A.J.
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Not to go off topic but there was no such thing as computer viruses until Microsoft software got connected to the net. You are way better off with Firefox or something else besides Explorer.
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No problem using the following:
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.1) Gecko/20061204 Firefox/2.0.0.1
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I know it will fit the 53-54 Packard, maybe the 52?
Check this out for more pictures and details:
http://home.townisp.com/~alsancle/PackardContinentalKit.html
Asking 750.00 plus shipping.
A.J.
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I know it will fit the 53-54, maybe the 52?
Check this out for more pictures and details:
http://home.townisp.com/~alsancle/PackardContinentalKit.html
Asking 750.00 plus shipping.
A.J.
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See attached picture. I believe they went on the 29/30 cars. They are gabriels.
A.J.
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In my humble opinion it will be very hard to establish a market value for that car short of actually selling it. An appraiser can only go by "comparable sales" and if there are few or none it makes the job impossible. Choosing the right auction venue is as important as the company. That car would be appropriate for RM's Arizona sale (to late for that one), Amelia Island, or Meadowbrook. Also, the Hershey Auction is a good place for older antiques based on the demographics of the attendees (and other cars). The prewarcar.com suggestion was a very good one too. Joris Bergsma who runs the site seems like a good guy and gets very excited over these kinds of cars.
A.J.
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I think it's pretty cool. Sent you a pm.
A.J.
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Is there any evidence that the engine has been swapped out? It was not a racer with that motor in it. However, race engines have a way of getting blown up or used for another car. The dash looks really cool, any chance of getting a better shot? What history was given to you by the seller? Is there a plate on the car somewhere?
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Thanks. I saw there was about a dozen vendors in hemmings but was hoping to get a personal reference from somebody for a particular one.
A.J.
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I did a search and only came up with ceramic wheel recommendations. Does anyone
have a reference for a shop that restores the Hard Rubber wheels that are found on the
late 20s Stutz cars?
thanks, A.J.
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Actually it is more dependent on what you want to pay. I've put some pretty junky cars in some pretty nice trucks. Since it is a short haul you should just find a local carrier with a good rep. Ramp trucks can often work well.
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Most people can't spell Duesenberg so I wouldn't worry what the average spectator at a car show (even one as nice as Meadowbrook) says. In a past issue of the CCCA newsletter there was an article taking a guess that the total number of remaining classics in the world ( I can't recall the exact number but it was small - way less then the total number of HEMI cars made btw). If you eliminate the numerous post 40 vehicles, there are relatively very few cars to go around. There doesn't need to be thousands of collectors to maintain an adequate supply and demand ratio. For every thousand "kids" lusting after a modern Ferrari there only needs to be a few tha eventually appreciate and purchase a classic.