Hot Rods My idea of Hot Rot heaven, Friends collection

I wanted to post a few pics of a Friend of mines 35 year collection of Hot rod projects. Please Don't PM me and ask me to tell anyone where they are as He does not want to be bothered with a bunch of people bugging him about selling. I ask him if it was alright to post these pics on the internet for everyone to enjoy before doing this. Please don't make me regret it.... Anyhow this is just a small part of it, The good stuff is All inside. My cam died on me So I was unable to get Pics of the good stuff. Most of his collection is 32-34 fords And he has several of all models. I know there are a handful of guys on this site who also know this collection. Please Respect the owner and Not make any mention of him on this thread. For the record, this guy is not a dreamer or just someone who has collected a bunch of projects. He is a very talented metal craftsman and Builder Who builds cars Most everyday, Atleast 6 days a week. Just wanted to Note that Before idiots put their foot in their mouth and start bashing him for having all this stuff.

 

Thanks
That is amazing!

 

Nice pic's, thanks for sharing. You can be gaurenteed I am one not one to bash him for hoarding stuff like that. Rod

 

I think I saw three 34 vickies. And a 32 cabriolet. Does he have any rare stuff?

 

shit. its all i can say

 

He won't live long enough to build half that stash!

 

Porsche body with headlight block offs....too. Looks like a savings account to me, with a slush fund for entertainment in hiding....your buddy is a great accountant as well..

 

Note the bodys that are stacked on the noses, there is 3 rows of them and 2 in on the middle row is a 3 window. and there is 2 Vickys in that stack as well. He has about 40 more bodies stacked on there ends inside a building, I saw at least 1 34 roadster a couple of 32 3 windows, a few more 33-34 3 windows. This is by far the best vintage Tin collection I have ever seen in one place. When the weather gets better I plan to take pics of the rest of his collection and post them on this thread, In the 40 years I have lived I have been in some of the best old junk yards in the country, And this by far is the best one of them all. Again, If you Know this collection and have been there then you know how important it is that we respect the owners privacy and don't give out his info on this forum.

 

My unborn grandkids won't live long enough to build half of this stash.....LOL As I said this is not even the half of it, My camera died just as I got started taking pics. This is just some of the junk that is sitting outside.

 

I don't know if I should feel good or bad!

 

Holy crap!

 

Wow! Thanks for sharing. like many that have a stash/collection-large or small-it is great that the cars have been saved from a crusher. but, it is such a shame to see them still just rust away when many would love to have just one to save/build.

 

Very cool, thanks.

 

Also there is a couple of Cords and Dumbass high end Cars out there as well, I had not even thought about taking any pics of them, Didn't figure you guys would give a shit about them, I know I don't..

 

I think I counted 4 34 vickys out in the yard, there is atleast 2 33 vickys in that stack and more in the barn. there is also a few of those 32 cabriolet bodys out there. Tons of bits and pieces for 32-34 models.

 

WOW! Thank you for the Vintage Tin Christmas present! When was the collection started? Please thank the owner for saving all that great stuff. Bob

 

Over 35 years ago..Some people invested in stock, real estate and bonds, He invested in old cars.....I have Know idea what he is worth today, But with todays market prices....I think if he started selling he will be allright. He is a great guy and friend, And like me just don't care much about money, He would rather have old cars than a bunch of money, And I have always been the same way, Money brings me No happiness, But I love my old cars, Done or in the dreaming stages...LOL

 

Pretty darn amazing.

 

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing them. Looks like he has a real hankering for'33-'34 of the 2 door variety .That un-cancered mid west tin sure looks nice. Could it be...Chandler? Looking forward to the rest of the story.

 

Talk about a Field of Dreams...Thank you for sharing.

 

I forgot, which ones did you say were for sale.......? kidding.

I am afraid my place would look like that if I had had more room to store stuff 35 years ago.
Very impressive collection. Reminds me of old photos of Easy Jack's salvage back in the 70s.

 

thhanks for posting this amazing collection; it's unbelievable even after looking at it.

 

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Wow!!

 

Thanks for sharing .

 

Thanks for posting those pics...and, what a nice collection. I haven't seen the likes of that anywhere in the last 30 years or so. Vintage tin yards with that much nice stuff have been scarce for a long time. There was so much tin in regular old junk yards in the 50's until about the early 80's that most of us never gave a thought of it disappearing. The whole deal of aging and dieing off yard owners coupled with anti junk yard regulatory agencies pretty much forced the start of massive crushing activities. And here we are.

 

That's an incredible collection!!


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Wow!
-Pat

 

"He won't live long enough to build half that stash!"

This guy had the VISION to see the worth in what many people saw as "junk". If it wasn't for guys like this, these cars, bodies, parts would have been taken to the crusher long ago and there wouldn't be a chance to build ANYTHING seen here......... I applaud you!!

 

Oh mercy ..........................