48 Olds hot rod project

[gearheads78]

If I was made of money and had the room it would already be here but I'm not and I don't so someone jump on this.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=297972

[Olds64]

That is a cool car. It isn't too far from me either. I think he is asking a bit much though. Maybe if it still had the original motor, or even a 455 / TH 400 that needed a rebuild.

[citcapp]

Originally Posted by gearheads78

If I was made of money and had the room it would already be here but I'm not and I don't so someone jump on this.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=297972

Thats a sweet ride. I am looking for a daily driver, was thinking aboyt the 64-65 we were talking about earlier. This would be unique. Ummmmmmmm. I am going to make an offer. The way I add up what he already has into it with the disc breaks, ford 9", seats and other parts, Does not sound like a bad deal to me.

[gearheads78]

Originally Posted by citcapp

Thats a sweet ride. I am looking for a daily driver, was thinking aboyt the 64-65 we were talking about earlier. This would be unique. Ummmmmmmm. I am going to make an offer. The way I add up what he already has into it with the disc breaks, ford 9", seats and other parts, Does not sound like a bad deal to me.

Looks like they are pretty motivated to sell. I bet it would go cheap.

[Oldsguy]

I am talking from experience with my '46 which is basically the same car. If you could get that car for $4,000 and you had a 455/400 combo for it ready to go it would be worth it. His frame/suspension/rear axle combo is worth the work I don't have in my car yet. Look at the post I have and all the pictures of the work to do the fram mounts, etc. I don't even have a good front end like this one or the nice 9 inch. It looks like the interior might be a little rough but the body looks good. I bet an IFS alone is worth close to a grand if it is done right. Go to HAMB and look at "BigOlds" which is a '47 I think with an IFS from an eighties or maybe late sevnenties Oldsmobile. That is one sweet ride. Thanks for the heads up Richard.

[Olds64]

Hmmm... I guess with the Ford 9 inch and all it isn't too bad. You don't run into 40s cars very often. That was before the space race, Cold War, Elvis Presley, 55 Chevy Bel Air, etc. That was a LONG time ago.

[citcapp]

I joined HAMB friday. I'm on it

[Oldsguy]

Originally Posted by citcapp

I joined HAMB friday. I'm on it

You will enjoy it but you need about an hour to even get halfway through all the posts! It is huge.

[gearheads78]

Originally Posted by citcapp

I joined HAMB friday. I'm on it

Great site but word of warning. Don't use the word Rat Rod and don't post anything without introducing yourself first.

[citcapp]

I,ll check tonight to see if its still for sale and he will except and offer. Sounds ready to go to me. I will do a fly by as see it before I do the purchase of course. Have you or Dan used a care hauling service that you have been pleased with in the past?

[gearheads78]

Originally Posted by citcapp

I,ll check tonight to see if its still for sale and he will except and offer. Sounds ready to go to me. I will do a fly by as see it before I do the purchase of course. Have you or Dan used a care hauling service that you have been pleased with in the past?

best bet is just contact one of the many sublet companies that hire the contract trucks. most of the truck companies are a one or two truck opperation and using the same guy twice is next to impossible unlass you want to wait 4-5 months for someone to be in your area again

You can also cut out the middle man and try to get diret bids from drivers at Uship.com

-Richard

[citcapp]

Thanks,

I will take your advice. If he contacts me, maybe he can help. I will see if the ride is still available. Gosh I am excited. Been years since I have had this much fun. Where are you located?

[csstrux]

Bit of advise. If the guy is independent he will likely carry business cards. If you like his service ask him for one and then contact him directly. Most of us tend to operate in familiar areas, which tend to be either close to home or gets us there. If you have a bunch of stuff moving you may be able to negotiate a package rate on the whole lot. Just keep in mind these trucks are not cheep to own or operate. Sometimes people experience sticker shock when they get a quote. If you can get directly to the man operating the truck you will probably get the best service, rates, and communication possable

[citcapp]

Gearheads 78

I get Dallas at least 5-7 times a year

I have a customer in Waxahachie, Texas called Cardinal glass. I fly into Dallas and drive to the site. I have been going there since 2003. I have many friends that live in Italy, Texas one has a lake at his house. He is in WA now running a project for Cardinal and goes home every other weekend. l let me know where you via a Pm and I will come by and see you when I am in town

[Oldsguy]

You will love his "shop".

[gearheads78]

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

You will love his "shop".

Its just a glorified "shed". Some day I want to build a "shop"

[citcapp]

Ya right, Shed ok, By the way I heard back on the 48 I think we have cut the deal. I will get back to you guys with the details See what you guys started. "He who dies with the most toys wins" or goes to the poor house with his Olds Collection

[citcapp]

I bought the 48. My Wife and I have several weeks vacation built up and will be flying back to pick it up put on a U-Haul and bring it home vacationing along the way. I will take may laptop with me and stay in touch Wife

[gearheads78]

I would think twice about using a U-haul trailer. They are light weight and really only designed for late model smaller cars. If you are talking about a car dolly I would not even think about it.

Congrats on getting it. I will PM you my Paypal address so you can pay my finders fee

[csstrux]

Originally Posted by citcapp

I bought the 48. My Wife and I have several weeks vacation built up and will be flying back to pick it up put on a U-Haul and bring it home vacationing along the way. I will take may laptop with me and stay in touch Wife

Lucky bastage post info as you go

[geckonz08]

Originally Posted by citcapp

I bought the 48. My Wife and I have several weeks vacation built up and will be flying back to pick it up put on a U-Haul and bring it home vacationing along the way. I will take may laptop with me and stay in touch Wife

brilliant --well done lok forward to drooling over more pics
mike

[Oldsguy]

Yeah! now my '46 has a brother (or sister).

[citcapp]

He has promised me a 4-Wheel car hauler trailer. I will rent a Large Box van from My Employeers vech. rental firm 1-1/2 ton or better and put all of the fenders seats, etc inside so they do not get wet on the trip I will buy a very good car cover so I don't have to deal with anything but mild surface rust. We will drop down into the sunshine states through to CA then up 101 to Washington and home. I'll stay in touch during the travels

[citcapp]

Dan, we'll have to discuss this. You never toldme if yours was a boy, girl or ???

[Oldsguy]

Well, I don't know what IT is. As revealed in another post, I call it the project so it has no gender. To be more accurate, I guess IT has a sibling now!

[64Rocket]

Citcapp, you have a PM
Gene