George Smolinski

Thanks for posting the code. CE engines are replacements.Typically done under warranty. (you probably know this) If the casting date code is later than the assembly date of the car, say 6 months or beyond, then it would make sense somewhat, that the current engine is a factory warranty replacement for the original. I don't know if you want to get into it that far, but checking casting date codes on the other engine components (other than the block), you may find that the dates are in line with the assembly date of the car. Further proof the current engine was a warranty replacement. Example: Your Corvette original owner blew the factory 427, but the car was under warranty. Block was a goner, but the heads, intake, exhaust, & small accessories were still good. The car would get a new shortblock & all the rest of the salvageable good parts would be installed on the shortblock. Yes, it would just be a story without hardcopy proof, but if you are selling to someone that knows Chevrolets from the 60's, they would know what you're telling them, be able to see it for themselves, and may make a sale easier to complete. BTW, VERY nice car, and fairly priced.

Can you post the pad stamp?

I believe I'll try that on the next car I sell. I've asked on other cars & once in a blue moon, the one in the background is for sale & I've bought some like that.

I like the car, but don't want quite that type of project. Your photos show some other interesting cars in the shop. Any of those for sale? Perhaps the Cadillac in the photo you posted here?

Way too many good old Fords ruined by sticking a SBC in them. It's almost impossible to find a '40 Ford coupe with a flathead in it. Stick with the flattie. You'll get a helluva lot more good advice here for that car than for one that's been modified.

Stupid question #1 - Is this the same Sears company as in Sears Roebuck that sold an Allstate in the 50's? The Allstate looked like a Henry J and I believe was made by Kaiser-Frazer.

Just got my 2019 edition for a present yesterday. It's the 29th in the series. I have the complete set. I think next year we'll have 2 trees. 1 with regular ornaments and 1 with all Hallmark car ornaments.

I have no desire to find said bushing(s), nor do I need one or more. My point was & still is your statement: "Who ever buys this car tell him I have a second gear bushing and there is only two others left in the world." By that statement you know how many originals were made as extra stock for dealers, how many reproductions were made, and you can account for the total of all of them less the ones you mention in your statement.

Your statement doesn't tell anyone how you accounted for ALL of the ones ever made, which is my point. You don't know for 100% if there are any others in someone else's possession. Because of that, you can't make a statement that there are only X number of whatever left in the world.

That makes a lot more sense than the line in my original quote.

It looks Ford to me. They had the "hump" for the speedometer. Possibly 1959, but the hood ornament is puzzling.

I always wonder when someone makes the statement "Only __(fill in the blank with a number) left in the world." I believe the person making the statement has been able to account for EVERY part or car he/she is making that statement about. In my world, that's almost an impossibility. As to the car in question, if it is roadworthy after performing the usual services needed to make it so, why would anyone want to restore it? I would think it would attract way more attention left as is. Both of these statements are IMHO.

Kinda thought so. It looks stupid as hell.

What's with the headlights on this one compared to the one in the black & white photo?

Not mine. Someone here may want it. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2434351473359054/ $100 Original winged radiator cap with base. Nickel plated solid brass this cap was only used on the Chrysler automobiles of 1928 as there are no feathers on the inside if the wings. Awesome piece for your collection of antique and vintage automotive memorabilia.

The part number is for a discontinued part. Your photo of the part is definitely NOT a '66 full size quarter extension. post a couple more photos of the part from different angles & maybe we can ID it.

I don't recall this being discussed here, so follow the link to photos & an article about it. It's definitely different. Kind of bordering on butt ugly. https://designyoutrust.com/2019/12/the-1958-plymouth-tornado-concept-car-has-been-found-and-restored/?fbclid=IwAR2zXcfnkVrPFTCJzMahsWx9zoghP2MXJMJv7W-hMw6pAuIAZH9FfHz11tE

I like muscle cars a lot, but I also like slightly over the top original non-muscle. Brute power strikes my fancy as well. You can see each of these attributes in the 3 photos. Pure dollar/value wise it would have to be the 427 Cobra, outrageous muscle, the Superbird, but over the top original design American, I would have to take the Eldorado.

John, I used to own a '73 4 door hardtop, low mile, S. Dakota car. Great car. Super comfortable ride. One of a very few cars I'm sorry I ever sold.

If you click on the FB link in my original post, it does come up. Looks like the seller lowered the price also.

I see his cousin with the turquoise & white roof in the background. Where in Indiana & are the others in the photo for sale now or in the future?

B Jake Moran I agree with everything you said EXCEPT I like the 1971-73 Caddys more than the 74-76's. Well said in the rundown of what needs to be done to a car like that. I didn't read anything about ridding the car of mouse nests & the accompanying mouse pee smell. On the plus side of buying one that's been stored for a long time is no one niggled with it, so it's pretty intact usually.

Just checked airfares. Buyer is in Hawaii & car in Colorado, so I did Hilo to Denver in January. Fares run from a little over $1000 to almost $2000. It has been mentioned numerous times on this and other threads that airfare is cheap. Cheap is a relative word when you consider vehicle cost, budget of potential buyer, & economic situation of potential buyer. To someone looking at or selling 40, 50, 75, or $100,000+ vehicles, then spending a thousand or two to fly in and look at a vehicle is chump change. Chances are if they are looking to buy something in that price range, the 1 or 2 grand for airfare is a drop in the bucket to their economic situation. To a blue collar person, it may not & probably isn't the same. Their case dictates being more careful with their money, so they would have more to consider than just "hop on a plane & go see it for yourself." Some options could be trying to find an inspector as this guy is doing(doesn't sound like anyone here likes that idea), looking for and at something closer to home(probably not a lot to choose from in Hawaii), or finding someone that would look at the vehicle just to help him out. I'm surprised no one here has mentioned this last option. I would think the AACA is big enough an spread across the nation enough that there must be a member or several out in Colorado that could help. If not, does anyone have contacts out there? Is anyone heading that way in the near future that may have time to help? I would, but I have to go hop on a plane. I'm looking at a car in Timbuktu. It's a '49 Chevy for $5000.

Nice truck. Don't think you could have that sign on it today.

Looks like a swan to me. Never saw a cormorant with wings like that.