found a killer deal on local craigslist. Upstate NY

[hillbilly4008]

1950 Dodge Coronet, 36k miles, runs and drives for $2300

Some one has to grab this thing! (no, its not mine, and I do not know the seller)

http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/2409927113.html

Located 20minutes from my shop, I could go take a look at it if someone needs me to.

[John Mulders]

Go Shel Go !

John

[Big_John]

C'mon Shel.. It's only money... You can't take it with you.

[hillbilly4008]

says price is negotiable. I don't think he knows what this is worth.

John, NO, I have enough projects!

[RobertKB]

Wives can be pretty forgiving. I got the "real" no more after 4 vehicles but was told no more the first time after two. Shel, you gotta go check it out. The last car I bought was a complete '41 Dodge (Canadian model) for $1000. Seller was originally asking $3500. Go check that Dodge out!

[Joe Flanagan]

Just sent the link to my next door neighbor. He's been looking for a car project for him and his 11-year-old son to get into. Don't know if he'll bite or not.

[oldmopar]

Maybe 136,000 interior looks a little worn.

As to wives and old cars its always best not to tell her until its in the driveway that way you have something to do while she is mad. As you can see from my signature line I speak from experience

[RobertKB]

As to wives and old cars its always best not to tell her until its in the driveway that way you have something to do while she is mad. As you can see from my signature line I speak from experience

Been there and done that and it usually works especially if you tell your wife that I am just going to flip it to make some money. Usually ends up a pretty slow flip. "I guess I am stuck with it" is the last line. Wives won't usually leave over an old car. They may be annoyed but that is about it unless you are really spending money you don't have which is different story.

[Joe Flanagan]

Or if you spend all your time sitting out in the old car drinking, that could be a problem, too. My wife loves the old car and the fact that I'm working on it but if I ever have to defend it, I plan to point out that I could be doing MUCH worse things with my time and money.

[hillbilly4008]

Hows about another one? Here is a '51 Windsor for $2000 in Hudson Falls

http://www.wantaddigest.com/forsale/item201x.asp?&adclass2=Classic%20Cars&headsub=1951%20WINDSOR&category=Classic*Chrysler&onlineid=AWISR09&adid=A00002

[DLK]

Just sent the link to my next door neighbor. He's been looking for a car project for him and his 11-year-old son to get into. Don't know if he'll bite or not.

What a great project for father and son. It's not a sexy car or one to bring back for a profit but just think when you go to the local (or national) show you won't find many like it.

[Don Coatney]

Gotta love it.

The car runs and drives but needs minor brake work.

Problem should be an easy fix. Simply give the brake pedal a minor pull to bring it back up to the top.