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1 hour ago, John Bloom said:
As expensive as these great signs are, there’s a lot to love about them. After the initial pain of writing a big check, you hang it and enjoy it. You don’t have to insure it, license and register it, replace batteries, rebuild generators and starters, chrome, paint, re-core radiators.......
their simplicity pays dividends on into the future after the purchase.
John just making sure it was you and not my dad making this post! 😊 Not sure how many times I have heard that over the years signs, pumps, smalls...
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Now your talkin AJ. I bet you're less than 500 Mile's on that 12. Needs to be broken in! 👍
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I can only say repro or original if I had that opportunity lump I would have ass burn from pulling out my wallet for $500..
Why - if one looks?at it as a decoration only vs. a collectible it would add a lot IMHO for what some nice framed prints cost.
Plus not so big it's a pain to find room for but big enough to say notice me.
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My old 73 (also); the longer I had it the more I liked the color. When I had this Mrs and I were either going on Triumph club runs or taking a road trip with a buddy and his date in his blue 72 corvette roadster. Very reliable awesome looking fun to drive little car. 😊😊
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Now a Full Classic as well. But yes WWW would dress it considerably.
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Love it!!
One of the top collector/hobby cars I have had (out of 15 -18) was my mimosa 73 TR-6. Drive it straight from Brit car repair place to CT DMV in 87 to get it inspected. Pass! 😊😊😊 actually had no electrical issues with that car. Lot's of fun to drive.
Keep us posted!!
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Kerry good call out on a 3 window. I think a solid Henry 3 window 32 - 34 body alone would surprise most folks here in terms of cost. Seems to me (somewhateducatedguess):
80% of them are on hot rods today
15% are on original well preserved cars (a very small subset) or restored cars
5%, if that many are more body remnants than bodies with a small subset of decent units in someone's garage, shop, etc. in varying conditions.
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On 4/22/2024 at 8:16 AM, TAKerry said:
20240421_075255 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Sat was actually better, sunny and warm. This pic was taken yesterday on the way to cars n coffee. Nice blue sky but turned cloudy and high was about 45 so a bit chilly. Even so, beats having to work for a living!
Now that is a view I haven't had in some time, actually since riding in a classmate's black & gold T/A in HS Sr. Year- 1981! The Z never had the through the hood shaker scoop...
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True but does selling as a roller mean as is or without drivetrain? I agree that makes a difference.
I have seen some crazy prices on 32 - 34 coupe shells at least this one looks solid at first blush.
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A Henry 32 - 34 3 or 5 window is still the Rodders holy grail George. Not glass, Model A etc. Didn't seem that high to me but just based on what I have seen with these cars.
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If he can document the build somehow it makes a big difference I think.
I see a lot of recent traditional hot rod builds where they nail it - great cars but if you could buy the same car - identical say, an authentic from the era should bring a decent premium. That said his ask seems OK. Cool car either way.
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Fiberglass deck lid seems like a bigger thing to me. I know a skilled fabricator like Wray AJ could build one, but at what cost? I guess is the challenge for folks with custom or semi custom bodied cars.
Would be a cool car sorted for sure.
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Thanks Dave, yeah I figured a day for the 30 A roadster. I have heard less but why rush it.
I expect the Packard to be in the middle as you suggest. Not urgent but should be done.
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Thanks Dave! One thing about the 40 Packard I am not wild about is the wiring so I need to put that on the list. Makes the A harness seem like a blazing deal!! 👍😁😁
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One helluva Hudson if it was...
I remember a while back there was a 34 Packard 12 coupe here in CT with wooden wheels kind of cool actually.
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How was flex disc job Fish? I should do mine. Inspection shows no cracks but ya know 35 years old now...
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Dave looks nice so far. Is a grand about right for a new harness?
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A lot of "Bearcat" in the general appearance imo John. Not sure on market but definately a great look.
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13 minutes ago, rocketraider said:
The 90s thought they invented speed metal.
Uh-huh.
Funny, among other big guitar names Eddie VH always said he was heavily influenced by Dick Dale. His son Jimmy is a professional musician as well and plays surf music as well. He is a terror on guitar but keeps mainly on the west coast & overseas. Hope to see him live at some point.
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Yes the good stuff is out there. How cool would it be to be the DJ here and have people in like Dick Dale (unfortunately gone now but... wow!) How is this guy not in the R&R hall of fame??
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15 minutes ago, 1912Staver said:
Mustangs with a 6 ? When I was in high school that would be an instant target for ridicule. It meant your mother had bought a new Pinto or Vega and handed the previous grocery getter / mom's taxi on down to you.
Tough to argue that as one of my HS pals had to endure the nickname "valvecover" due to his 6 cylinder 69 or 70 Nova.
Ironically he has a mid 80s 6 cylinder manual MB 280 SL today - much less common than my V8 560 SL and a great looking DOHC engine. A better car? Not sure. Mine is supposedly more desirable but I might classify this like the Pontiac 6 - rather interesting, good performer and very cool to look at.
So many 6 cylinder 50s, 60s cars ended up as unfinished V8 conversions. Too bad. But agree the mentality of most car oriented kids was better to have it off the road for a year while I drop in some used up V-8 than drive it with a 6.
But that was 40+ years ago for me. More and more I appreciate the above sentiment that a nice old car is a nice old car.
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Nice car and spot on in terms of market price. Most prewar non Classics are not well suited for highway use through the mid 30s at least. If you are interested in a moderately priced prewar car and understand they are best suited for back roads and not interstates a Model A is tough to beat.
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You won't win any drag races with it but I always thought a 6 cylinder stick shift 65 or 66 Mustang would be a cool little car and fun to drive.
One image that has stuck with me was a description by @Matt Harwood of aging late model Corvette guys taking their cars out and putting on over to the local burger joint/cruise night, then carefully putting back on home to wipe them off with a diaper before putting them away for another month or so.
I fully get not leaving a $75k fully restored 66 Mustang GT convertible in a supermarket parking lot and not advocating reckless driving. But if that is the very sheltered life of most muscle cars today why not see increasing popularity of their less valuable contemporaries that can be driven with less worries.
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Nice looking car C! Personally the convertible sedan is one of my favorite body styles on a prewar car.
While I would agree in general terms on price bear in mind he has to start somewhere and a reasonable offer might get consideration. Stating the obvious but these things can be unpredictable from a seller's perspective. I might politely point out the advantage of a quick sale if he is ready to sell And often your first offer is the best just like real estate.
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1947 Lincoln Continental conv. for sale
in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell
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Love it! Full garage but tempting at that price, a smidge more than what coupes seem to be bringing for these cars.