Harold

My late father-in-law was a master carpenter and left a number of tool and woodworking books from the 1940's on up that my wife would like to sell. What are some active websites that have free classifieds? Thanks for any ideas, Harold

SOLD!

This great deal is still available!

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I checked and that article isn't in the magazine.

Here's a worn-but-complete copy of the December 1953 issue of Motor Trend. Includes articles on how the new Corvette body was manufactured, Moon cars, the German auto industry, sports cars, and lots more. The magazine has seen better days. The back cover is detached and the front cover is loose, but the inside pages are intact. Interesting reading for a cold winter's night. It can be yours for only $8.75 postpaid on the USA. PayPal is OK. When the dust settles, I'll see enough money to almost buy a couple of items from the McDonald's value menu!

I did a search on a whim and came up with a picture of my neighbor's house on Staten Island, taken from what would eventually become my other neighbor's back yard, in 1929. it was really a wilderness before developers bought the land!

Lots of good info here. Thanks to all who responded. I'm weighing my options and will expand the advertising soon. Harold

I've listed my '66 Sport Fury Convertible on the local Craigslists and so far the responses have been disappointing. What other websites (besides this one!) have you found useful when trying to sell a collector vehicle? I'm also considering paper media. Is Hemmings still the powerhouse it used to be? Any thoughts appreciated.

It did the same thing to me. That's weird. If you type-in the web address manually you will get to revolico.

I recall reading that WD-40 has a fish-oil base. Easy to imagine it would decay over time.

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How about $10.00?

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I started going to NYPD abandoned car auctions when I was in high school around 1970. Many driveable cars went for $5.00-$10.00 and I remember a '55 Chevy convertible was a hot item at $15.00. Those were the days!

Probably the best deal I ever got was buying a Hurst shifter at a garage sale for $20.00 and selling it for over $400.00. A real estate writer once wrote that, if you're actively seeking something, you'll find the deal of a lifetime about once a week. These days it's almost too easy to establish some basis for valuing an item being sold. I've gotten a number of good (and some incredibly great) deals over the years, but I believe there were many times when the seller was motivated by other factors (the item was going to a good home, storage issues, etc) of which I was unaware.

I can't help with a picture of the VIN tag, but I can offer a piece of advice: If this witch-hunt continues after today, consider paying a visit to your local elected official (state senator/ congressman or equivalent) and seek their assistance. It's amazing how effective they can be at helping their constituents when they're politely approached.

I'd like to add one cautionary tale to this thread in case someone may benefit from it. A couple we know lost both the husband's parents at nearly the same time and had to dispose of a large accumulation of collectibles quickly. The auctioneer they hired did a poor job of advertising the sale (which was in a rural area of upstate New York) and there was very low attendance. The auctioneer had the merchandise set-up as box lots, ran through the items quickly, and if no-one bid on a lot he sold it to himself for $10.00 each. He was essentially stealing the items from the family. The family was aghast and demanded that he end the auction, to which he replied "If I end the auction I'll sue you". The family lost thousands of dollars because of this auctioneer and is still shaking their heads about it today. The moral: Do your homework before hiring an auction company!

Here's a nice little paperback book written by Charles Kettering. It's a compilation of inspirational and informative radio talks given by Kettering from 1942 to 1945. They covered science and invention in such fields as transportation, medicine, nature, war, and several others. The book was published by the General Motors Public Relations Department in December, 1954. It is in a 5" x 7" format and has 126 pages, and is in good, but not great, condition. The cover has some wear and has a partial split at the binding, Good reading for a cold winter's night. $10.00 postpaid in USA.

Here's a great cheap reference source with exploded views of mechanical systems, part numbers, specifications, 'grille shots' to identify years, interchange data, and estimated repair times, for all domestic cars from 1967-1973. The book is worn but complete, so you don't have to worry about getting it dirty. A useful addition to your automotive library. Only $15.00 including USPS Media Mail shipping to anywhere in the lower 48 states. I take PayPal. What a deal!!

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I agree it's an excellent magazine. I'd buy an issue occasionally if it had an article on cars I'm interested in. I also have April 1988, October, 1988, and August, 1989 and would make a package deal for all 4 if anyone was interested.