Xander Wildeisen

I will post pictures of lifting a Auburn body. I would run straps around the body, forcing the doors to say closed. And lifting from underneath with tie down straps. You would want a cart or something to set the body down on.

That might be a bad idea.

And here is a 1953 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Hardtop.

In Branson, looks like a fun town. I had no time to check it out. Plan is to drop down into Arkansas in the morning. Load the car, and get as far down the road as I can.

Council bluffs Iowa to Branson Missouri. 6 hours, 390 miles. Here is a good picture showing what you see along the way.

Met up with the couple that purchased the Chrysler in Council Bluff. Schedule worked out perfectly. They used to own a 1938 Chrysler Imperial Coupe. Always cool to see someone have memories about a car they used to have. And have the desire to purchase another one. Car is in good hands, what ever they decide to do with it.

Sidney Nebraska, more coffee and more gas.

Rawlings Wyoming to Council Bluff Iowa. 9+ hours of driving, 649 miles.

This picture captures what you see driving across Wyoming.

With the Chrysler loaded up, left Boise for Rawlings Wyoming. 8+ hours of driving, 586 miles. Not the most scenic drive. Idaho into upper part of Utah, then across Wyoming. Only stops are gas stations and the hotel in Rawlings. Dinner with a couple of Long Island ice teas.

While in Boise I spotted a engine and transmission for sale on Craigslist in Montana. Purchased the item and made arrangements to pick it up when returning from the trip. Sold my 38 Chrysler project, and was able to deliver part way for the new owner. That was a tough one to let go. Nice project car, a clean slate for any build/restoration.

6492 Miles, back from my road trip to purchase a car. In 10 different States, crossing State lines 23 times. Way to far too drive, hire a shipper. There was only one car, that if I found one. I would shuffle everything around for. It had to be year, make and model. And a project car in decent condition, and not hacked up. Portland OR, to Boise to grab my flat bed trailer. And back into Oregon and Washington to grab a Parts car. Spotted this on craigslist, before purchasing my new project. A parts car is worth it's weight in gold if you have a project car. Snagged some other things along the way. Always a good idea to look at stuff listed for sale in areas you are driving through. Sold a car, and delivered it along the way as well. Parts car purchase and pick up completed.

What about radium in your gauges?

Buying into projects can be a great way of going. If you know what you are looking at, and the direction of the build you want. A nice two door hardtop will set you back 10-12K. Just for the car. Add up new parts, labor for the tear down and money invested for work done. Asking price is realistic. Just tough selling project cars in this state of restoration/build. Popular car.

Tapping on the fuel gauge does not fill the tank. Tapping to hard breaks the glass. Nice car, should find a new home at that price. Love the look of 46-47 Hudson’s. A set of fender lights would finish it off.

I was also banned, and banished from a State (Idaho) who can top that?🫣

Does everyone figure the travel expenses in the total cost of the car? If you buy a car for $10,000, and travel expenses are $1,300. Are you in the car $11,300? Or is the $1,300 just looked as money spent on the trip, and not the car.

Drove 3100 miles round trip to purchase a 41 Cadillac. 2800 miles round trip to purchase a 34 Hudson Victoria. 2700 miles round trip to purchase a 49 Cadillac convertible.

In the middle of a road trip to purchase a car. And I was wondering how far people have traveled to purchase a vehicle. Straight driving, or flying to look at it. And then driving to pick it up. How many miles have you gone to buy a car?

Would this truck still have a V12? When did they drop the V12’s?

Spotted this in the parking lot across from the hotel. I had a 1944 LaFrance, not sure on the year of this one?

That’s why I post same make cars in the not mine section. Just for comparison.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/732819171418298/

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/hillsboro-1955-chrysler-studebaker/7520470595.html

Popularity drives prices on those cars.