Taylormade Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 As the owner of a 1932 Dodge DL Sedan, I don't whether to be horrified or just saddened by this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Other-coupe-2-door-32-dodge-coupe-3-window-hot-rod-rat-/181299984063?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a365236bf&item=181299984063&pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_229wt_1367Aside for the ridiculous asking price, this once proud coupe has been reduced to this. I'm not necessesarily against hot rodding, especially when a car is only good for parts or too far gone to restore back to original, but if this was done fifty years ago to what was probably a decent original car and then left to rot, it's a real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 YIKES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 1932 had front hinge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Double yikes !!!!!!! $4000 "IF" he's lucky.If my ole man was homeless and living in a Coupe I'd damn sure make room for him at my place even if it was an old Panel truck. I'm just saying...Amazing what level some will stoop to anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 1932 had front hinge?Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 32DL6 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Aside for the ridiculous asking price...You must have missed his "Don't worry about the price." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 That took alot of imagination and skill. I can only hope it finds its way soon to rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 THAT'S an abomination if I EVER saw one....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K. Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 If that Hemi can be repaired along with the car finished, I think it's a cool '50's hotrod. It wasn't done lately from what I read about it. Personally, I only deal with and own strictly original oldies. NO cutting torches near my iron, ever, if I can help it. I'm in the process of tracking down an original 1932 Ford pickup, near me, before a "chopper" gets his bloody hands on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I just don't get it. Probably never will.:confused:Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I think he'll be lucky to even sell it for "dirt cheap". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I have a shed out back I'll trade him for it.............well it has a roof on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popman Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Oh my, RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Look, this hobby is not all about perfect points restorations. Metal workers, fabricators, restorers to help us now old men come from hot rodding too. Over the decades I've seen so many incorrectly, inadequately, cheaply restored cars that I don't mind this hot rod in the least. There are still more cars out there than all of us can restore and by putting a builder like this down rather than praising his skills and creativity, some of you just look like elitist snobs. Most of you know that some survivor factory original cars are going through auctions at equal money to the finest AACA and CCCA restorations. Why is that? Because OVER restoration has been the standard and does not represent what the car companies and coachbuilders marketed. Have a little tolerance, a little compassion, and let some hot rodders grow their skills.As far as price, what is the difference between this and all the Craig's list ads for $10,000 cars that have a subject line price of $1 or $10.Live and let live. Yes, as a matter of fact, I do own restored, survivor, hot rod and coachbuilt cars. I've earned AACA seniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonhemi Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I think it has potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Look, this hobby is not all about perfect points restorations. Metal workers, fabricators, restorers to help us now old men come from hot rodding too. Over the decades I've seen so many incorrectly, inadequately, cheaply restored cars that I don't mind this hot rod in the least. There are still more cars out there than all of us can restore and by putting a builder like this down rather than praising his skills and creativity, some of you just look like elitist snobs. Most of you know that some survivor factory original cars are going through auctions at equal money to the finest AACA and CCCA restorations. Why is that? Because OVER restoration has been the standard and does not represent what the car companies and coachbuilders marketed. Have a little tolerance, a little compassion, and let some hot rodders grow their skills.As far as price, what is the difference between this and all the Craig's list ads for $10,000 cars that have a subject line price of $1 or $10.Live and let live. Yes, as a matter of fact, I do own restored, survivor, hot rod and coachbuilt cars. I've earned AACA seniors.Very well quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdome Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Has anyone called and asked his bottom dollar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 The last thing I wanted to do is start a war here. As I said in my original post, I'm not necessarily against rodding a car too far gone to restore - although some of the restorations I've seen on this site have started as a lot worse! I personally can't see any "skill or creativity" in this car, but that's my opinion - and ONLY that. What made me sad was a car torn up, never finished and then left to rot. Check out the rust on the truck lid. Check out the "work" on the frame. If they'd driven the original coupe into any kind of dry storage and just left it there it would be worth a lot more than this sad relic will ever be.<quickprintreadystate style="display: none;"></quickprintreadystate> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Has anyone called and asked his bottom dollar?I've sent offers that he rejected totaling $540 if that tells you anything.I think we all want to see the parts saved, doubt anyone here is starting a war so no worries to the thread starter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) The last thing I wanted to do is start a war here. As I said in my original post, I'm not necessarily against rodding a car too far gone to restore - although some of the restorations I've seen on this site have started as a lot worse! I personally can't see any "skill or creativity" in this car, but that's my opinion - and ONLY that. What made me sad was a car torn up, never finished and then left to rot. Check out the rust on the truck lid. Check out the "work" on the frame. If they'd driven the original coupe into any kind of dry storage and just left it there it would be worth a lot more than this sad relic will ever be.<quickprintreadystate style="display: none;"></quickprintreadystate>Tough to polish a turd, good parts car though, seen worse restored. Edited January 16, 2014 by 1930 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 And a 32 coupe is one rare beast. All the extensions that mount the body to the frame have been cut off during the channel job, so getting the body back to stock would be a chore. But as was mentioned, a good parts car.<quickprintreadystate style="display: none;"></quickprintreadystate> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popman Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I just agreed with Taylormade and that's all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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