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#61 of 19417 Re: Windsor [seminole_kev] by 1racefan Nov 17, 2004 (8:57 am)
Replying to: seminole_kev (Nov 17, 2004 8:52 am) I have to agree. I love the car itself, but just in too rough of a condition for the price he is asking. The rust kills it. I'd walk.
#62 of 19417 No Way for $2 grand by gsemike Nov 17, 2004 (9:04 am)
It may not even be salvagable. I saw an episode of Monster Garage where Boyd's boys pulled at 56 Chevy out of the scrap yard. It looked OK from far, but when they disassembled it, it was so far gone that it went right back where it came from.
#63 of 19417 What a shame... by lemko Nov 17, 2004 (9:23 am)
...I'd love to have a 1957-58 Chrysler but this one is too far gone. Rust was the Achille's Heel of these Mopars.
#64 of 19417 That's a tough one for me... by andre1969 Nov 17, 2004 (9:42 am)
as the '57-58 Chrysler and DeSoto, on the 126" wheelbase, are my favorite cars of all time. But even I'd have to let that one pass at that price.   I'd have to actually see pics of the quarters, rocker panels, and floors to really make a decision though.   If it was a New Yorker or DeSoto Firedome/Fireflite instead of just a Windsor, then it would be a no-brainer for me, and I'd vote SAVE in a heartbeat. But it's just a poly-head and not a Hemi, like those other cars would have. And those others were more likely to have the 3-speed Torqueflite, whereas this thing, along with the DeSoto Firesweep, most likely just had a 2-speed Powerflite. I could be wrong on that one, though.   And it's a shame that some of the body parts that don't look rusted out, like the hood, driver's side door, and front bumper are still damaged.
#65 of 19417 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 17, 2004 (9:52 am)
I'd vote SCRAP because the car is too far gone and isn't an interesting model anyway.   Okay, how 'bout something a bit more hopeful? These old wrecks are getting depressing.   Remember though you have to pay the asking price:   http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/49236168.html
#66 of 19417 Nice going, Shifty... by andre1969 Nov 17, 2004 (9:55 am)
you follow up my favorite Mopar of all time with my favorite Caddy of all time! I'm going to tell common sense to take a flying leap and vote SAVE on this one! I can even do with the Earl Sheib paintjob!
#67 of 19417 I'd take the Caddy by 1racefan Nov 17, 2004 (10:04 am)
61 was the year of the restyle. This one looks pretty good. I think there were 16,000 of these 2 door hardtops made that year. Looks like this one is missing the fender skirts and 2 hubcaps from a cosmetic standpoint.
#68 of 19417 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 17, 2004 (10:09 am)
yep, color's wrong and the transmission is probably toast. If it was a simple leak, why not fix it? Probably front pump, etc. etc.   This one is very edgey at the price because you can buy 'em pretty nice for $6,500. So facing the removal of that ghastly paint job and possible trans overhaul and all that, this is obviously a car you are just gonna buy and drive around while people make fun of it.   so I'd vote TENTATIVE SAVE with the qualifier that you do NOT attempt a restoration, otherwise, part it out to restore a more worthy convertible. I assume lots of chrome goodies and interior switchgear, etc. is interchangeable...or if you need an engine or trans core to rebuild.
#69 of 19417 I'm actually kinda tempted... by andre1969 Nov 17, 2004 (10:10 am)
by that Caddy. Where is San Leandro? Anywheres near San Andreas?
#70 of 19417 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 17, 2004 (10:11 am)
South of San Francisco a little ways.

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