Guest j_seph Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I know nothing about old cars but I believe it is a 1953. I also know nothing about restoring them nor if parts are any good. I have attached a few pics of the chrome front bumper, hood ornament and trunk ornament if anyone is interested I can get these parts. I don't know whats left inside but will wait till cooler weather to find out(I hate snakes, wasp, and spiders) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 It's a 55 and there is always demand for good parts. Wonder why it was tipped up on the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsd9699 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 It is on its side to keep the tree from falling over - ha ha.Looks like a lot of good stuff left on it.Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prs519 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Might be interesting to check the vin against stolen cars. I would search that carpretty closely since its circumstances seem so odd. It appears to have been put where it isto insure it is out of sight, for what that is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PStrick198 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I want to know the letters are stick on letters or bolted on? How much for them? I have a 53 olds 98 I am restoring. I need door handles and drivers side window. the emergency brake bracket the holds the two lines together. I also need the inside side panels in the front left and right side under the dash. If you have them can you tell me how much you will sell them? I am retired so income is limited. I will send you photos of my car if you like. I spent the last five years fixing and tinkering. still working on the brakes, they work going forward but don't work in reverse yet. Do you have idea? Thanks Paul PStrick198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiac59 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Probably dumped on it's side to get at something underneath it. Stainless, valve covers, intake if 4bbl, carb if 4bbl, steering wheel and dash stuff depending how rough, grille, front bumper, any solid body parts all worth stripping. THen knock it back on it's bottom and see how the stainless is from the other side. And for the last guy, 55 and 53 are completely different bodies and none of the things you want will fit your car. Also, brakes either work or don't work, there's no directional switch in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsd9699 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 All the lettering and emblems were bolted - very little was glued on.A lot of the mechanical stuff will fit from 55 to 53 but not the body parts in general unless you are going to need patch panels. The body starting 54 is about 2 inches wider and longer.If you have not rebuilt the wheel cylinders - then you are lucky to have brakes at all - they work the same going forward as backward unless parts are rusted in place. There is a chance that the anchor pin has been messed with to make rear braking limited.Also replace ANY rubber hoses for your own and others safety.Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDAD Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Rocketraider is right it's a 55. Looks like you might have some good parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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