Hot Rods SOLD the newer Buick wagon , now looking for a new project

a bunch of wagons on facebook! Here's one running and driving for a thousand bucks.

 

well over his budget but still a nice car!

 

Waiting to hear from Bruce about the uh, late '64 Dodge he's looking at today...

 

"fingers crossed"

 

Patiently waiting Bruce. HRP

 

"Patience, young Grasshopper!"

 

O.K. I drove 3 hours to see this 65 dodge Polara station wagon.It was way out in the woods. The interior was trashed, when the guy went to start it the gas pedal went thru the floor{rusted out}It had a miss in it, need an exhaust system and when I looked under the car oil was just pouring out of the back of the motor. He said the gas tank had a hole in it but it could be repaired. Yea the hole was bigger than my fist and it looked like the way the car sat the shocks and rusted thru the floor. I nicely told the guy I was going to pass on it and drove another 3 hours home.I might have to look for something newer. Bruce.

 

Not newer, just solider,Bruce !

 

Here is one 500 miles you can drive back. I can't figure why he axed the inner fender panels https://www.ebay.com/itm/264443417771

 

keep hunting, don't settle for newer Bruce.

 

I saw some stuff at the Gear Jam today. I put pictures on the thread that is linked in my signature. There are cars and the for sale signs.

 

Sun Beam, thats always a red flag when pictures are taken that far away from the car.Bruce.

 

Going to try and cruise the rod run in Pigeon Forge Wed. before I have to be at work {10.30} and see if I can find something there.Bruce.

 

Be patient, Bruce. You can always buy the wrong car later.

 

Good luck.

 

You need to either ask a lot more questions or see more detailed pictures or both!

 

Bruce . I feel your pain . I built cars for people for over 30 years and I still cannot believe that people think rotted out crap sitting in the weeds is worth 3500 to 5000 . even if you can do all the work yourself you will stick another 20 grand plus in making a nice "driver" out of it! Have you priced the machine work and parts for a small block Chevy or Ford lately, let alone a Buick , Olds or Pontiac or some of the less common cars ! And then there's paint, interior and chrome! Should have keep that 55 or 56 Buick you had! lol Oh well can't go back. Best wishes and best of luck. Larry

 

Patients grasshopper. It will find you,Snowman

 

Slopok, I didn't take pictures of that Polara station wagon, because I didn't want the guy to feel any worse because I turned him down. If I see a nice one you will see pictures. Thanks Bruce.

 

Larry, the 56 Buick wagon I had turn out to have a bad motor and trans in it.I found a guy in Knoxville that had a motor and trans for it. After 3 years of changing every thing I found that motor had 2 bad cylinders{the trans was good} I got a price of just parts for a rebuild of the motor and it was $3,500 just for the parts not including the rebuild. It also had electrical problems and would leave me stranded a lot of time. I was really happy to see that one go down the road. P.S.I almost gave the car away to a young kid over in N.C. He wanted to know why I was selling it so cheap. I told him about the electrical problems and he said he didn't care and bought it any way. Thanks Bruce.

 

when you find that 3500 dollar, 60 year old car that needs nothing grab a couple of them one for me

 

Me Too!! But it has to be a GM wagon, no rust, running and driving with cherry interior and new tires and brakes. Thank you in advance.

 

Https://jimsdeals.wordpress.com/inventory/

1964 Chrysler Newport Town & Country. $2900

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He made it clear that he has to have a car with a title.

 

I meant for YOU to look at more pictures BEFORE you go to look at another car and waste 6 hours or more of your life that you'll never get back. And ask more questions about rust etc.

 

Low Down, I am looking for 1 that DOES need some work.Bruce.

 

No title but thanks Bruce.

 

Got Ya LOL.Bruce.

 

Bruce,
Its a project, its a wagon, its kind of ugly but not too big, but its got a title and its in the budget.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/d/el-cajon-1963-ford-fairlane-wagon/6973181117.html
1963 Ford Fairlane wagon - $1450 (Lakeside)
Rare 1963 Ford Fairlane Wagon
Needs a motor (302 V8 will fit)
Have a C4 Trans I can throw in for an added $150
This could be a bad ass cruiser
Has rear facing back seats

Clear title
Asking $1450 OBO

Respond with contact info to set up time to view the car

No offers unless in person