Robert G. Smits

The one that sold on eBay was reported as porcelain but looked identical to yours. I suspect it is from the same "find" It is going to look nice on the wall so who cares. Enjoy it

FYI the 70 Chevelle SS was delivered to College Station today. Thanks again to all who responded. I think Matt's observation was the deciding factor in my friend's decision to purchase the car. Bob Smits

Is it porcelain or painted?

If Steve's comment applies to you see a financial advisor. You need help, this is just a hobby. If my cars disappeared tomorrow it would not effect my quality of life other than wishing I was deaf in the presence of my wife. Agree with Mike, slowly adding Amazon,Boeing Microsoft and Apple and following the shale producers who are down 30-50% today. As Rahm Emanuel so famously said,"Never let a crisis go to waste".

Just a quick follow up. The sign was taken down this week for shipping and Steve Moskowitz was correct. The sign was definitely cut down from a OLDSMOBILE sign.

I forgot that all four of the rims on the 39 Big Car were similar.

Good question Joe. I was on a tour last year where a 389 powered 52 Pontiac was accepted and he was a member of the hosting club.

Unfortunately these are the only wire wheels I have. I do have an assortment of later aluminum sprint car wheels off my Buick V6 powered Chile Bowl Sprint Car but they go with the car when I sell it.

For $95 it is an easy way to test interest in your car. If a real buyer shows up you can always lift the reserve. I purchased my 66 GTO clone on BAT a year ago and have been very happy with the purchase. I was able to interact with the seller and contact the shop that did $9800 of mechanical work after the car had been sitting since the early 90's including a copy of the parts list. I agree about the individuals who comment on the car but some of them are constructive. I much prefer BAT over the auction scene.

Yes I actually have a matched pair of wheels with the lock ting and tires, one never mounted. Thank you C Carl. I don't want to do anything that will be negative for the eventual owner. Actually the reason they caught my attention is that they are similar to the front wheels on my 1939 Big Sprint car.

As usual when I go to a swap meet I come home with something I don’t need. These have very light rust. Any suggestions on cleaning before I list then. Also tires are 7.00 by 17 and never been on the ground. Any value? Thanks

Hitting 79 in College Station today. Driving this to my grandson's Soccer game at noon..

Years ago I walked around Hershey for 10 years wearing a sandwich sign advertising for 38 Cadillac 90 series side panels which are different from the 75 series. Never found one or got a good lead. Several years later I answered a Hemings add for a 58 Cadillac instrument cluster and mentioned my 38 Cadillac needs. His mother had a complete 38 Cadillac 90 series front clip with sidemounts in her out building. Never stop looking!!!

Several years ago a collector tried to purchase my 38 Cadillac on several occasions. When I informed him that it was not for sale at this time he asked if he could provide a document to go in my file on that car. When it arrived it simply stated (WHEN BOB DIES CALL _____ _____ with a phone number) It's still in the front of the file.

In the early 80's I was invited to inspect a vintage 1953 Piper Cub on a farm in central Iowa. Upon entering the farmers Quonset hanger I noticed two cars covered in dust. One was a 58 Eldorado Barritz which I purchased on the spot. He had traded a Lincoln for it 19 years earlier and never gotten around to driving it. The second one was an early Avante which I wasn't smart enough to purchase for $3500. The only barn (Hanger) find of my collection.

Ray informed me he has struck a deal to purchase this car. Thank you for all the expertise displayed on this post. It was very helpful to Ray. Matt, your comments really cut to the reality of the purchase price wise. Again thank you to all. Bob Smits

If you don't have at least a Mil of long term care insurance you are probably SOL

Ray is looking for a long term car to drive ,participate in local shows and enjoy for years. He is not a flipper. He put his non SS Chevelle up for sale yesterday so I think he is serious about this car if he can get the OK from his wife. Thanks again to everyone.

Thanks for all the replies. My friend Ray is very appreciative of the expertise of forum members. Now it is decision time!!!

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Helping a friend trying to purchase a 70 Chevelle SS. No build sheet or Protect O Plate. Does have the "L" in the seventh slot on the vin. Original block and automatic have been replaced. Vintage air has been added along with a later OD transmission. Extremely nice car driven less than 500 miles since off frame restoration. Asking price $43K. Does the lack of documentation reduce the value. I will try to add photos Thanks

You can find them on John Deere Zero turn mowers for the past couple of years

When I first went into practice my CPA told me the most important rule to remember was: If you miss state your income you go to jail, If you miss state your deductions the penalty is 6%. Unless you are going to itemize it's not worth a cup of coffee.

Says something about our aging hobby when that many of us remember Kookie and Brylcream

Hard to imagine that it went to #4 in the USA. Tastes were different in 1959.