Guest Dean_H. Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 In the 50s and 60s it was evidently common to use junk cars as bank reinforcement for creeks. When I moved to my current location (about 20 years ago) the creek behind me was loaded with old treasures. In recent years the county has been removing a lot of them. There still is a few left if you hike far enough. I've always enjoyed checking them out, it's like an out door museum. I have seen car debris as old as the teens, but mostly it's '30-'60 stuff. This afternoon I walked out and snapped a few pictures. It appears this was placed on top of some older stuff Here's another one An interior shot of same It even has a data plate on the door sill, with only a # visible and some car parts hope you enjoyed the tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windjamer Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I bet someone could use that steering wheel or the chrome strip off that Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 When I see photos like those I can't help but wonder what stories they could tell.Surely some of them would be very sad. But many would tell of how excited their new owners and families were when they were driven home that first time. And the babies that took their first ride in them to come home from the hospital, some of whom got their start in the very same car. And the young couple, like my mom and dad, that paid a friend to drive them to a nearby town to elope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windjamer Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 ( Some of whom got there start in the very same car) You do mean there love of the hoby Right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsbob Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Can anyone guess where this is? Hint: It's in the the Eastern US in a state that has an Atlantic Coast.How many can you identify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnpaul Ragusa Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Im venturing a guess and going with Delaware? Perhaps thats the water gap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 mdsbob request where is it?My guess in near Bryson City North Carolina.(that's in the Smoky Mountains)If not, there is another place like it with a 57 Chevy, like this one, in to wall near Bryson City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Might be Jersey side of Delaware Water Gap which is nowhere near Delaware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Reminds me of a search for local antique cars many years ago.I visited a new car dealership in a nearby town and asked about any old cars or parts in the neighborhood. They steered me to a Rolls-Royce chassis that had been made into a farm wagon. I went to the hedgerow where it was located and found a 6" tree growing up through the 23" Buffalo wire wheels. That told me it probably was a mid 1920s Springfield Rolls. The next question to the owner was "What happened to the rest of the car?" He told me that it was an aluminum bodied Picadilly runabout. The body was scrapped during WWII and the engine and transmission dumped down the bank of the creek to prevent erosion. The chassis was lberated with the help of a chain saw and made its way to a restorer in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durant Mike Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I go with Paul guess. Between Bryson City and Cherokee North Carolina just outside of Bryson City. Been there and seen cars on the bank just like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I bought a 1932 Packard 900 Coupe Sedan bady (one of 5 known) that washed out of a creek bed in Minnesota. Virtually unrestorable but I can't bear to scrap it due to its rarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F&J Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Restorer32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I bought a 1932 Packard 900 Coupe Sedan bady (one of 5 known) that washed out of a creek bed in Minnesota. Virtually unrestorable but I can't bear to scrap it due to its rarity. </div></div>We want pics ! Do you have a pic of it? I'd like to see the body style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsbob Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Bingo!Paul Dobbin & Durant28 nailed it...Congratulations to both of you.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: windjamer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">( Some of whom got there start in the very same car) You do mean there love of the hoby Right?? </div></div>Depends on the meaning of the word "hobby". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Wolf Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I agree with between Bryson City and Cherokee North Carolina just outside of Bryson City. I rode the train, I think I have some pictures somewhere. There was even a wrecked train from the fugitive movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 When you say one of 5 known are you including the two tone tan one in the midwest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 55olds98holiday Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Bryson City N.C. My wife and I have traveled through that area the last several years and I've seen those old crushed cars many times. Good pic's Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlnut50 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hi, Pictures 4,5, and 6 are a 1937 Plymouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldslady liz Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 wow this is something to see.. i see a 57 chevy in there... geezzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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