Harold

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.

Time to re-home another magazine from my personal collection. This one is the April, 1994 issue of Collectible Automobile (10th Anniversary Edition) with a very well-written article on the 1949-50 Plymouth. Other vehicles in this issue include the Pontiac Fiero, Dodge Viper, 1958 International Pickup, 1965-66 Ford, 1932 Nash Convertible, and the ever-popular 1957 Chevy. The magazine is printed on heavy gloss paper and has many crisp photographs to complement the articles. I bought this magazine new at a bookstore and it's in excellent condition. The price is $11.50 postpaid in USA. PayPal is fine. Thanks for looking, Harold

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Price reduced to $16.00 postpaid in USA.

This catalog covers US and import models from 1987 down into the 1950's for many applications. Has in-depth data including battery cable and spark plug wire lengths. Comes in handy when making your own wire sets, or figuring out what a particular wire set fits. $12.00 postpaid in USA. PayPal is fine. Thanks, Harold

My 2 cents.....The caps were surface-wiped with grease, dipped into a shallow pan of paint, and then the excess paint was wiped off.

I'm thinking about selling my '66 SF convertible and am trying to come up with a value for it. The car has been sitting (mostly in a garage) for a very long time. It has a 383 with automatic, power steering and manual brakes, factory red with a black vinyl interior, and a torn white top that I think is original. It hasn't run since the late 1990's but I had it cranking earlier this year. It's complete down to the fender skirts but needs total restoration. I have a new exhaust system and replacement rear bumper to go with the car. One section of floor pan (passenger's side rear)is rusted out. I have a clear NJ title in my name, so the buyer wouldn't have to jump through hoops getting paperwork for it. What's a fair value for it? Thanks, Harold

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The RHD SST may not be as unusual as it first appears. The US Postal Service used RHD Rebels for mail delivery, so there was factory tooling for a quantity of these vehicles. I saw many of them at auctions in the 1970's.

1968 Body & Collision Parts Catalog: Covers 1965-68 Ford and Mercury cars and has Identification Plate decoders, interior paint color charts with names and part numbers, exploded views of all car models and Bronco with basic part numbers. The binding has a 'roll' because I kept these manuals in a loose-leaf binder and this one was wrapped around the loose leaf rings for many years.1968 Ready Reference Catalog: Covers 1965-68 Ford and Mercury car and Bronco fast-moving mechanical parts, with exploded views and basic part numbers.The exploded view diagrams come in very handy to show you how things fit together.Priced to sell at only $19.00 for the pair, postpaid by Media Rate in the USA. PayPal is fine.