Rodney Bullock Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 I checked out a car for one of our forum members today, I had to drive to Laplata MD today in heavy traffic because this guy was going to NC for the week end. He said the bidding may have ended by the time he got back so I needed to see the car now. I talked to him for about an hour. He was very nice however he did not know about our forum. He wants to sell his car and has no interest in restoring it. It's funny, he said the brakes did not work and he tried to remove the rear drum to check it, he said he pulled and pulled but could not get it off. Somebody better get it quick:rolleyes: I told him how to remove it and he thought I was a Einstein. It's listed on the ebay has anyone seen it, I don't know how to look to see if anyone has bidded on it. Quote
eric wissing Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1951-Plymouth-Suburban-Wagon_W0QQitemZ150251900908QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150251900908& Rodney, It looks pretty good but his pictures are sort of lacking. Any rust issues/ Eric Quote
greg g Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 no bids yet. Think his initial bid might be just a bit high. Looks like a sood vehicle though. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1951-Plymouth-Suburban-Wagon_W0QQitemZ150251900908QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150251900908& Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 Looks like one that a person could hop right in and drive......then start fixing it up later. I really like the paint scheme on this one in Oklahoma...... No idea what that trim is from. Maybe a different pair of colors........ Quote
Reg Evans Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 Just for a comparrison....... I sold this one on eBay recently. It's no where near the condition of the one Rodney posted. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120263524902&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=002 Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Posted May 30, 2008 I am waiting for Ken to contact me, The car does not have alot of rust however someone did try to repair a couple of holes in the floor. I started and ran, I told the guy that his opening bid was a little high, he like all ametures think that if something is old it's worth a lot of money. The thing is you could drive this car while you restore it. The battery is 12 volts so I assume it's been converted.It seems nice, not my cup of tea:cool: I like coupes. I drove mine over to see him and he thought it was great. "You think mine will look like that when it's done" I said no cause "it's not a coupe":D It would be different 2 dr wagons are nice as well Think of a "Nomad" Quote
Normspeed Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 I paid $3500 for my 53 wagon, in similar condition. Running, but bad brakes. I think if someone were looking, and could get it at that opening bid, they would be getting a decent car for the $$. It looks real complete. I've kept mine driveable while doing fixup work and it's been a hoot. Quote
wayfarerstranger Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 i would like to find a 49 in that condition ,,,,if anyone owns a 49 list some pic`s would luv to look at it ... actually if anyone has a wagon ,List some pic`s ... thanx CHANCE Quote
Reg Evans Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 i would like to find a 49 in that condition ,,,,if anyone owns a 49 list some pic`s would luv to look at it ... actually if anyone has a wagon ,List some pic`s ... thanx CHANCE Chance, Here's a couple of photos of an early 49 with the split back window and a photo of mine. And a fresh clear coat compliments of Mother Nature. Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Posted May 31, 2008 Wow, now that's nice, I have been very closed minded. I only look at the coupes, I have missed so much, the 49 even has those ribbed bumpers that I love. First the 41 panel now this suburban. That split window is interesting. I have got to get out more:D The white walls make it. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 I wish I had split glasses for the rear of my 51 Suburban..they are very bold in their appearance. Quote
Reg Evans Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 Nice rig Norm. See...I knew we could turn Rodney with those shiny clear coat finishes. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 I don't think Rodney ever had a station wagon and a girlfriend at the same time... Quote
Reg Evans Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 You may have nailed it Tim ......but on the other hand....... some of those bidness coupes have room for two campers, an ice chest and a HiFi. Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 I don't think Rodney ever had a station wagon and a girlfriend at the same time... Well mister 2 wives; How many burbs do you now own? :D Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 one station wagon and three vans and a Ramcharger.......my car in high school was a 1959 Plymouth Suburban... Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Posted June 2, 2008 TIM:eek: The things I can do in a coupe:D I had the charger in high school. The 66 dodge charger's rear seats fold down into one long area! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 Rodney..know all about the lay down seats in the Charger..nothing like teeny bopper under glass Quote
marklaken Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 Just for a comparrison....... I sold this one on eBay recently. It's no where near the condition of the one Rodney posted. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120263524902&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=002 Reg's ebay listing is the one I bought - I think the other one listed looks like a good deal too...I also had recently inquired about a local craigslist '51 suburban that sounded like it was in similar conditon as Reg's for about $2500 - I never saw it in picture or person - I think it was missing rear seats but it was in running condition... Quote
Reg Evans Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 Hey....welcome to the forum Mark ! Any luck on finding a reasonable transport company yet? Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 [Here's my '51. It's about the same shape as Reg's, but it's all there. Quote
wayfarerstranger Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 Now That`s A Beautiful Thing !!!! My Favorite Color Is Rust !!!! Quote
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