1949 Roadmaster 4-door Custom - Carson Top

[Dan O]

I saw this car on Craigslist and it's something I have never seen before - a four door with a Carson top.  I think it looks pretty cool!  It certainly needs interior and engine bay attention but I like the exterior.  It's not my car nor do I have any more info on it other than it is in Mexia, Texas (the birthplace of Anna Nicole Smith, RIP).

 

http://waco.craigslist.org/cto/5787450123.html

[60FlatTop]

That's not really the traditional Carson top. I think it is more the Conestoga style. I wonder if he parked the car when he started construction on that building in the background

 

Why do these Craigslist sellers post so many pictures of cars sunk into the ground. The foot paths (not mower paths) show someone walked around it. How hard would it be to hook a chain on it and drag it 3 feet before they took the picture?

 

I did add the picture to my "Sunk In" folder. Texas, huh. A few more of those and we might have to call it The Lone Car State.

Bernie

[jscheib]

It sure looks like that car should have an interesting story to tell.  Looks like it has been sitting awhile, and seems the unique vehicle deserves better, Plus the price seems pretty good.  Someone should get this car.

 

John

[MrEarl]

Cool car, I agree with John

[old-tank]

Says 95% restored.  More like 99% butchered.  360 mopar engine.  Somebody had a "good idea" that did not pan out.  Parts car.

[60FlatTop]

I kept looking at that engine, I looked at the valve covers, counted the bolts, looked at the shape, but didn't recognize it.

 

Chrysler, well, I feel quite blessed that I didn't know what it was. Not recognizing a Chrysler part gives pause to appreciate the little things in life that go unnoticed.

 

I bet that Caddy steering column is attached to a Volare steering box.

[old-tank]

17 hours ago, 60FlatTop said:

Chrysler, well, I feel quite blessed that I didn't know what it was.

So, if you are blessed, what does that make me?

[60FlatTop]

We all have a cross to bear. Sometimes it is a Lacrosse, sometimes a Crossfire. In the end "if it don't say Delco you paid too much."

 

You, surely, must be much more generous and charitable.

Bernie

[JamesBulldogMiller55Buick]

On 10/27/2016 at 10:50 AM, 60FlatTop said:

That's not really the traditional Carson top. I think it is more the Conestoga style. I wonder if he parked the car when he started construction on that building in the background

 

Why do these Craigslist sellers post so many pictures of cars sunk into the ground. The foot paths (not mower paths) show someone walked around it. How hard would it be to hook a chain on it and drag it 3 feet before they took the picture?

 

I did add the picture to my "Sunk In" folder. Texas, huh. A few more of those and we might have to call it The Lone Car State.

Bernie

It might not be in one piece after being drug across the yard. Especially years after someone hacked off the roof

[JamesBulldogMiller55Buick]

On 10/27/2016 at 4:57 PM, 60FlatTop said:

I kept looking at that engine, I looked at the valve covers, counted the bolts, looked at the shape, but didn't recognize it.

 

Chrysler, well, I feel quite blessed that I didn't know what it was. Not recognizing a Chrysler part gives pause to appreciate the little things in life that go unnoticed.

 

I bet that Caddy steering column is attached to a Volare steering box.

The valve cover breather, color and alternator told me Chrysler , right away. 

I spent all day trying to find a 16" rim 6 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern for my Durango.

Continue to count your blessings,

[Hudsy Wudsy]

Bernie, when I see a car that is photographed just as it's sat for the last dozen years, I see a car that the owner has completely given up on. It's no guarantee that the car will be cheap, but I usually conclude that the owner wants it gone pretty badly.

[60FlatTop]

I have sold worse cars. And I have described them as being in worse condition; even used a term like "very rough". If it is an online sales the buyers will send a flood of emails asking if I will take less. It happens on smaller Ebay items as well. Then the get it and write back saying "I didn't think it would be that bad" or "I thought it would be better." The ONLY question they asked was "Will you take less."  I wonder if I should write "very, very rough" instead of one "very".

 

That car and every one in the range of low value condition needs 300 $100 jobs done to it. Plus parking space for a minimum of two cars for a long period of time. That's a big commitment to a car that has been subjectively screwed up and a real bear to restore objectively. And subjective or objective are the words left out too often.

 

Bernie

[MrEarl]

On October 27, 2016 at 4:44 PM, MrEarl said:

Cool car, I agree with John