austinsailor

They do still have some of the returns at half price, I ordered mine this morning and it shipped today.

Looks like a pretty straight, unrusted truck. If it was closer I'd probably get it, but it's 360 miles one way. Course, it's closer than the one I got recently in Canada!

They still have some, Mine is on the way today.

'52 1 ton, $525 http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/1962865933.html '51 5 WINDOW 1 ton, $750 http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/1934245091.html

I'm heading from central Missouri to Austin, Tx, then on to near Corpus Christi later this week. I'll have an empty trailer going down if anyone has something needing toted. Generally I go through Kansas city and down I-35, but I can detour a bit if it helps get someone's treasure to them. I'll be going though the Dallas side of I-35. Got to drop some parts off for someone there. Post something here or send me a PM if I can help.

it's true Rotella had more zinc than gas engine oils, but the current version has a much lower content. I bought a drum of the old formula to hold me for a time. if you can find a drum it'll be far cheaper than the valvoline or additves. I paid about $7 a gallon. of course, you'll have 55 gallons, but it'll fo quicker than you think.

The silver paint method is to spray paint it both sides with a metallic silver paint. Let one coat dry, then spray another coat and install it while the paint is still tacky. I've never had one blow after using this method, even in a motor that had a history of blown gaskets. Proper torquing is also very important.

The sun visor, spotlight and driving light are aftermarket accessories, fairly common back then. As someone mentioned, motors are around. Any Plymouth, Dodge or light truck 6 cylinder motor from around 1940 to 1955, maybe even later, should fit. They can be found from $100-$200 range on up, depending on condition, your luck, and your patience. You can most certainly find a running replacement cheaper than a rebuild, but then you won't be certain how good a motor you have or how long it will last.

just talked to a friend who had some linings replaced at one of those big truck places. He didn't ask for the price first, but at pickup was charged over $200 for 4 shoes.

well, the report is there is nothing to report. got up Saturday morning to go get the car, found a voicemail from a few minutes earlier that the seller had a family member who'd gotten sick earlier, we needed to reschedule. got no answers to voicemail or email since. I suspect he decided to hold out for a better deal, or maybe got a better offer and won't call and let me know. Oh, well, I have enough progects anyway. did anyone here end up with it? Don't worry, I won't be upset. it would look good in my drive, but my drive is full anyway!

Ed, I didn't think I'd want that new of a car, but strange how you can change your mind when they pop up. I hope it's as solid as it looks. It's close enough I can afford to look and pass if it's not worth it.

Couldn't attach the picture of the trunk, but here it is:

Wish me luck - wish that the motor is not stuck, the floors are not rotted out and it's worth the trip. I have a deal worked out on this '55 Fireflite 2 door HT with a hemi V-8. Going to check it out Saturday, may load it, may not. If it's what it appears to be, I think it'll be a cool cruiser. Does this qualify as a barn find?

There are no documents. A fellow bought a piece of property and it was in a barn. He's not familiar with it, and I'd like to run the numbers before going to see it and try to a any registration history on it. I was hoping to get him enough information that he can get a vin (and hopefully not the body code or some other nearly useless number) and I could have someone at the dmv do a search. By '55 I don't think they were using engine numbers.

where would I tell someone to look? it's not near me and I want to run the numbers through DMV before making the trip to make sure it's clean. thanks for any help.

Most states do not require it to be notarized. I've registered several recently that were signed years ago by some former owner. The real problem usually starts when they are dated, invoking many penalties. Most states also do not allow "open" titles. They can give you grief over that. I once walked into the state headquarters in Missouri with the title of a corvette I'd bought the night before. Had the previous owner's signature, fresh from the night before, but nothing else. They about had a fit. Wanted me to drive back 150 miles, find the previous owner and have them fill out the rest. Some states (Texas for one) also require a bill of sale. Title is worthless there with no bill of sale to go with it. I would check to see what the requirements are for NC, then show up with them met. Even if the title is old and has a place for a notary, it probably doesn't need it. If you need a bill of sale, like Texas requires, I'd show up with one. (wink!) Fill it out properly, dated a few days ago, and say little. Worst case is it's dated from a few years ago and you'll pay a hefty penalty. Been there, done that. But more likely, you'll show up with a title dated a week or so ago, filled out with your name and a selling price, which you'll swear to, and you're done. (been there more often, I like it better!) Since it's an out of state title, most states would require a VIN inspection to verify the serial number is correct. Make sure it matches your title. If it's registered under the motor number, make sure it's correct. Also, something not dependent on being an old title - double check the numbers on the application. Twice in the last 4 months I've registered an old truck with out of state titles, everything correct, to find the clerk typed in the old title number instead of the serial number. It can be fixed, but it's a pain in the butt. They also took it upon themselves to make one a "pickup" instead of "truck", as it was on the original title. It was a 2 ton cabover. I can just see the cops having that pop up on their computer. I'd be pulled over in a heartbeat.

5 hours? so close! my wife said I could go get it, but I better restrain myself. 3000+ round trip is a bit much.

Here's what appears to be a pretty nice '51 2 1/2 ton COE in North California. http://siskiyou.craigslist.org/cto/1894290630.html

Meant to add a picture of the last trip......

If I rook off on a 4000 mile round trip to get that, I'd better not come home! I think the last two I brought home this spring hit the limit to my better half's tolerance level. But if it was close.......

Looks like a good deal to me. http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1920698057.html

2 '49 Windsors and 1 '50 Windsor, $800 for the three, central Nebraska. The higher geared rear ends are nearly worth the asking price. If they were closer - or if my room wasn't all used up - I'd already be on the way! http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/1857664358.html

last fall I bought a chassis with the drive train and front clip. the fellow who sold it kept the cab and a bit more, planning to make a rat rod. he's since decided he needs front fenders for it and is interested In buying them back from me. I need them and the distance is a bit much for just hauling that. Does anyone west of Chicago have some front fenders to sell? I'm guessing they wouldn't have to be the best for his use.

Recently there was a post about some sodium filled valves on ebay, they're still there. I'm trying to figure out if I could use them on any of my motors. Item # 360122781944, chrysler part #1319090 Listing says for chrysler 251 & 265 plus others. I have 5 motors I could use, one is unidentified (reman with tag gone) and wonder how to tell if they would fit any of mine. My motors: 48 Desoto 236 s11 49 Chrysler 251 c45 51 fargo 311 code, unknown displacement, probably 230 and a 48 COE code t154 251 ci. The description would indicate that they would fit at least the Chrysler and COE, but I'm sure the stems are bigger. Can they just be reamed out? Anyone have any info to pass along?

wouldn't you think if you were selling a truck like that for something in excess of $2500 you'd at least have decent pictures of it's good points ? (assuming there are any) and - what is with the picture of the wheel and chevy front end?? he didn't have enough patience to get the title, not sure I'd want to deal with him anyway.