mothboss Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hi all, I’m Nick. I’m 28 and a graduate student living in North-Central Florida. My only car is a 1965 Volvo 122s that I partially restored a couple of years ago. I maintain it by the book and it’s been drive anywhere reliable over the past year since a tree fell on my newer car. I had a huge amount of fun fixing up my old Volvo, and now it’s time for a new project. I plan to make plenty of mistakes, learn a ton, and have fun. I’m especially interested in learning more about bodywork, wood framing, and parts fabrication. There is a club in town I can join that has equipment for woodworking, metal fab, 3D printing, upholstery etc (https://www.gainesvillehackerspace.org/about) I am looking for a bigger (I’m 6’ tall) 6 or 8 cylinder car from the 1928-34 period that I can restore to driver condition. Looking to spend 5k or less, and putting in a ton of sweat equity. Non running is fine, no title is okay too. Prefer something that can roll on to a trailer. I am guessing mostly four door closed cars will be within budget but open to anything I’m curious to see what’s out there, and looking forward to hearing from folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Go to the Horseless Carriage Forum here........and from there to the HCCA site and its "Classified Ads" and "Cars For Sale" sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Nick, Got 2 web sites for you to check out. www.carsonline.com and www.oldcarsandmore.com Find a year make and model you love, or could grow to love, that is in a state of disrepair that you think you, (and your tool chest) can handle, at a price you think you can afford, and start your new project. Working on a car you don't like is WORK. Working on one you DO like is FUN. Just remember to keep us old guys posted on your pick and your progress. And of course we like pictures........... Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Hello I have a 1930 DC 8 with many spare part. I'm in CA. I can deliver to FL since I haul cars for a living. Need a email to send about 50 plus pictures. These cars are beautiful when done. I would deliver the package for 5k. Call 209-613-1199 Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 All of these aren't 6's but still worth checking out.....and I do mean WORTH. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/330021-1927-essex/ https://forums.aaca.org/topic/331741-1927-chevrolet-capitol-for-sale/ https://forums.aaca.org/topic/331749-for-sale-1919-t-roadster-1930-chevy-coach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kelso Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Those Dodge 8's are good cars and you are right, very attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 12 hours ago, countrytravler said: Hello I have a 1930 DC 8 with many spare part. I'm in CA. I can deliver to FL since I haul cars for a living. Need a email to send about 50 plus pictures. These cars are beautiful when done. I would deliver the package for 5k. Call 209-613-1199 Thanks Dave It also comes with a tech adviser. He is Dave, nick name DC8 Dave. He has the most knowledge of the DC8. He knows them inside out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 This is on cars for sale right here. Running and driving Very restorable car,runs and drives, has got it's warts,mostly original,great entry car for the price.3500 firm.Dayton Ohio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothboss Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Thanks everybody for your replies and suggestions! Will definitely check out the links shared. The plan is to share lots of photos whenever I get started with my new project. I enjoy the work as a relaxing activity since it is so different than what I spend most of my day doing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 You are probably getting into the hobby at a great time to get what you are seeking. At age 28 you are unusual, as was I, at your age always being attracted to old stuff be it cars, tractors and antiques in general. I'm glad you are getting an early start instead of waiting till age 58 (I'll be 68 very soon) to indulge your car habit but, as I said, I had other hobbies and nobody can afford TOO many hobbies which is probably a good thing........ 😏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Tharp Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 This is Dale in SE Kansas I have a 1929 Buick coupe that needs a lot of hugging I would sell for 3500. I had it running and drove it in the barn where it’s setting now about 10 yrs ago 620 332 4932 thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I saw on this forum under cars for sale a 31 Franklin that runs,is in Fl.( Naples) and is air cooled which I thought is cool.I heard he would sell it for $6000 which sounds like a good deal. I'm in East central Fl.and am redoing a 35 Buick that I bought when I was your age in Illinois,I paid $300 for it back then but that was in the 70s.Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothboss Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Definitely interested in the semi-local '31 Franklin. I reached out to the ad last Thursday, and got prompt but somewhat terse answers to my questions. I then asked about discussing the car over the phone but did not hear back after that. It apparently drives and stops enough to get on a trailer. Sent a follow up email this afternoon so time to wait and see what happens. It's over budget, but driving, stopping, and less than a day's round trip is worth something too. Hopefully they'll get back to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothboss Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 And if not, there are plenty of other fun looking projects out there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I know you don't know me but I wouldn't mind going with you if you pick it up,Id like to see it and it would be a nice road trip . Maby I could help load it on the trailer. Greg.I'm retired and bored,not really I've been redoing my old Buick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothboss Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hi Greg, I'd be happy if you came along. I will PM you if I am able to set up a time to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 What the DC8 looks like when done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) Not to be picky, but the last car pictured (green and black) is a 1930 DeSoto. Edited September 4, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 There is a really nice looking original 1941 Chrysler Windsor 6 on eBay for two more days. It is located in Silver Spring, MD. It is reasonable and only suffers from a recently blow head gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 How hard can it be to change out a head gasket on a flat six? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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