Hot Rods when to look at a car today

Went to look at a 65 chevy Impala .Has a nice motor and trans but way too much bondo in it for me.So I passed on it. Guy said he was a body man.Boy it made my body work look GREAT. LOL.Bruce.

 

Great body and missing an engine is a better deal most times. Bob

 

Bondo is what bodymen do. Proper Butt welded panel replacement is what we see on the hamb

 

Keep looking 'till the right one finds ya.
Exercising restraint like that saves grief later. Good move, Bruce!

 

At least you’re out kicking tires. You’ll find a good one when you least expect it....

 

Keep up the good search, Bruce. Keep checking the Craigslist postings in and around your area. Morristown, Jefferson City, Newport, Dandridge and even check the Tri-Cities area. Should be some good stuff up around Johnson City, Erwin and even S.W. Virginia. Good luck...........Don.

 

Yep, usually a good deal if you can find it.
I'd rather drop a drive line in Amd build a chassis long before a body and paint job.

 

X2 on that. I found a great deal that way on an OT car. It even came with 2 engines in pieces which came in really handy for selling as parts to fund what I needed.

 

Bruce,don't let that money burn a hole in your pocket,hold out for that wagon you really want. HRP

 

I thought your Buick Station Wagon was being delivered tomorrow? Did something change?

 

Bruce, please keep us posted on your progress!


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Yes indeed hold out for what you want not what you find. I looked at several before I found mine and I still got surprised.

 

That was a picture of a car he used to own...not the one he was buying.

 

I'd agree with the great body needs an engine theory. My wife drove pretty nice looking cars that I had bought right and built and engine for for years.

 

I have been looking all winter and nothing that catches my interest,its either Barret/Jackson money or needs way too much work.

 

I ain't got no body..ha ha...yes Bruce..hold out for a good one....there out there...

 

How about a Valiant or Pontiac https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-plymouth-valiant-wagon/6499379087.html https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1961-pontiac-safari-wagon/6476309644.html

 

I thought so too. HRP

 

At least you weren't wearing these.....lol.

 

Manyolcars. I agree with you on that. Thats the way I do it.Weld in patchs screw that 3 inches of bondo. LOL. Got my Buick wagon dropped off by the transporter this morning. As soon as I fix my truck it comes in to the shop next .Bruce.

 

lothiandon.I agree with you on that. There is nothing around the Knoxville T N area and if there is. Is . it priced way to high and is snapped up right away. Bruce.

 

OH the Suspense! Where are the pics of this new wagon?

 

Rmonty, no the transporter dropped it off early this morning.He had a 50 ft. trailer so he dropped it off at the bottom of our mountain drive way. It had a flat tire. I spent about an hour running up and down the hill with a jack and tools to get the tire off and repair it. She fired right up and I drove it up the mountain SLOWLY because she has no brakes. Motor sure ran smooth. I parked it next to the house because I don't want to drive it through the shops rear wall like I did with the 56 Buick wagon. LOL.As soon as I get my dodge p. u repaired {the steering shaft failed after only 2 years of use and I got it off E Bay} I got one from my parts store and yea it was the wrong one again but after I get it repaired the Buick wagon comes in and I will start on it. Dont you all get mad but its an 86 Buick Lesbra. I plan to make her road worthy and repaint it and put on new wood grain and sell her so I can get a H.AM.B. friendly station wagon.Bruce.

 

Gee thats great.

 

Sunbeam That's a nice little wagon. I want to redo this Buick wagon that I just got and sell it for some more money so I can get a H.A.M.B friendly station wagon. I like them BIG and only the ones that get 5 Miles to the gallon. LOL. Bruce.

 

WELL done yet? LOL Gary

 

This one is a bit far from you but not everyone has a '63 Rambler wagon and its Hamb friendly. I don't know anything about it or have any interest in it.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/american-rambler-1963/6511693139.html
Great running American rambler
It's a beautiful car in great condition
$6000 obo

 

were's the guy's that ran that new guy off for wanting to make is old car drive like new. this 86 buick has got how many attA boy post

 

Low down are you talking about me???Bruce.