Found protecto plate! B07 67 cutlass police apprehender 4 door sedan! How to decode?
#81
Been a while since I had an A-body convertible, but that looks like a regular unboxed sedan frame to me, sorry to say (the rear trailing arms are boxed, though, for the sway bar).
- Eric
- Eric
#85
#89
Perhaps it is better that its NOT boxed; the boxed frames were notorious for holding dirt and moisture, and rotting from the inside out. Big, nasty, scale-y 2 inch long slivers of rust (which used to be part of the interior metal) can be found in many a boxed covertible frame in my experience.
#91
#92
Darn talking about a nightmare !!!! Hard to believe that some people are that way !!! Man I hate neighbor hoods like that... I mean come on, the car dosen't look that bad.. Just wash it & seems like that would make them happy... Storage is nothing but an added cost that nobody needs... Can't work on it when ever you want & just traveling to work on does not cut it & money down the drain. So, there is no way you can make it fit in your garage ?
Last edited by 65B01Delta; February 28th, 2013 at 02:45 PM.
#93
I'm confused.
Why do your neighbors or your landlady get to say anything about what's in your driveway?
Did you sign a lease that says you can't have a car in your driveway?
In general, when you rent a property, and are using it for its intended purpose (rather than something illegal, like a factory or a flophouse in a residential zone), your landlord has no power to affect what you're doing.
I'd consider consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer if you have any doubts, or just telling her to go boink herself if you don't have any doubts.
You don't need to take any crap from landlords, and, until the gummint appoints block wardens, you don't need to give a fig what your neighbors think either.
- Eric
Why do your neighbors or your landlady get to say anything about what's in your driveway?
Did you sign a lease that says you can't have a car in your driveway?
In general, when you rent a property, and are using it for its intended purpose (rather than something illegal, like a factory or a flophouse in a residential zone), your landlord has no power to affect what you're doing.
I'd consider consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer if you have any doubts, or just telling her to go boink herself if you don't have any doubts.
You don't need to take any crap from landlords, and, until the gummint appoints block wardens, you don't need to give a fig what your neighbors think either.
- Eric
#94
Well 1st I would see if any family or relatives could store the car for you. Renting space is expensive. Hate to say this but since you are being attacked from all sides maybe you should think about turning it loose and letting someone else dive into this project. The car deserves it. Hope you can work it out.
#95
After having had an hour to think while driving, I will say this:
How about some creative solutions?
At $100 a month to store this pile, you'll be out $1200 in a year, and you know that if its miles away in a yard, you're NOT going to actually go work on it much, not to mention the risks of vandalism and theft.
I would bet that for not too far from $1200, you could get a running crap motor from a junkyard( 260 or 307), bolt it in, buy a bunch of brake components and lines and a flare tool, make the brakes work, and buy a set of crap tires and a battery, make the car run and drive, pass inspection (no SMOG in CA for that year), get a set of plates, and then park it anywhere you damn well want to.
From there, you can fix it up a bit at a a time.
There's more than one way to skin a cat.
- Eric
How about some creative solutions?
At $100 a month to store this pile, you'll be out $1200 in a year, and you know that if its miles away in a yard, you're NOT going to actually go work on it much, not to mention the risks of vandalism and theft.
I would bet that for not too far from $1200, you could get a running crap motor from a junkyard( 260 or 307), bolt it in, buy a bunch of brake components and lines and a flare tool, make the brakes work, and buy a set of crap tires and a battery, make the car run and drive, pass inspection (no SMOG in CA for that year), get a set of plates, and then park it anywhere you damn well want to.
From there, you can fix it up a bit at a a time.
There's more than one way to skin a cat.
- Eric
#96
If it was I in this situation, Id sell the thing for all I could get. Honestly, and I know everyone in this thread is gonzo over your find, its not a car that youre going to make any money on once its restored. Or find a buyer thats willing to pay anything close to what its going to take to restore it. You did your part by finding it and realizing what it is. Now is the time to sell, not much cash into it and cheap enough for someone to say "what the hell...."
Last edited by TK-65; February 28th, 2013 at 05:47 AM.
#99
If it was I in this situation, Id sell the thing for all I could get. Honestly, and I know everyone in this thread is gonzo over your find, its not a car that youre going to make any money on once its restored. Or find a buyer thats willing to pay anything close to what its going to take to restore it. You did your part by finding it and realizing what it is. Now is the time to sell, not much cash into it and cheap enough for someone to say "what the hell...."
Sad ,but true.
#100
This is the classic example of a car that will absorb money, but never be worth what you put into it, because the market for it, once restored, will be so limited. To the extent that anyone restores a car to enjoy the process and enjoy the car, it is, of course, worth it, but from a strictly financial point of view, it's pretty much the most guaranteed loss you can get, short of restoring a 6 cylinder Duster.
That being said, I hate being pushed around by jerks, and have a bad habit of not backing down when I should, so I'd still recommend the financially losing proposition of keeping it, and making it just roadworthy enough to register, so that you can park it under everybody's noses for the next several years and all they can do is steam in their own juices.
- Eric
#103
Idon't know where Oldsmosteel is, but I would DONATE an engine to make it a runner if that would appease the nay-bors and whatnot.
Selling to a good home is a good option. You did your part in finding it. If you don't have the resources, what can you do?
Selling to a good home is a good option. You did your part in finding it. If you don't have the resources, what can you do?
#110
Well maybe we will get some news and find out... Car was listed as Police 67 Cutlass with 400 engine that came from CT to San Diego....and was priced at 1350.00 Maybe it was the ad from before and just popped up now? Not sure...
#111
I had the perfect donor car.... It might be best I didn't get it after all... The shipping cost to the mid west & all.. I'm sure he was wanting to move it fast & local... Heck I have a 67 400/400/posi rear out of a 67 442 Rag top that I parted years ago, I could just drop it in my 67 4 door, but it still wouldn't be a ex police car.
#112
#113
Hi all. Glad to say the car is still in my possession. The ad on Craig's must of been the one from the previous owner. I've been sick lately & taking care of other personal things going on in my life right now. As you all know this car kinda fell into my lap. Even though I've always wanted an older clunker to wrench on I never thought id be getting a project this soon. I had a baby in July my fiancé & I recently upgraded our living quarters from a condo to a house. My life has been chaos since my son was born. Still trying to sort out the whole car storage thing. I have an uncle who lives 40 miles north who said I can store the car there at his place but I'm still unsure what I'm gonna do at this point. I appreciate all your help & suggestions on this thing & promise to keep you all posted. Btw if I decided to do an engine swap what years of olds v8's would be the easiest. There was a guy on Craig's selling a salvaged 68 skylark w/ a rebuilt motor. He Said he had receipts... He was only asking 1200 for the whole car. I thought about it for a second then quickly changed my mind when I thought about my landlord... Made me laugh thinking about her reaction when she cruises by & sees 2 old beat up cars in my driveway
#114
Thanks for the offer octania... I'm in the most south western corner of the United States.. Literally. San Diego Ca
#116
Don't worry, it'll calm down in about 20 years.
That sounds like a reasonable temporary solution.
Any Olds V8 from 1964 to 1990 will be a bolt-in fit (except the 1964 394 ), but a pre-computer engine will be simpler.
... And I still don't get why you care what your landlady thinks...
Glad you've still got the car (and looks like you paid a reasonable price, too).
- Eric
... And I still don't get why you care what your landlady thinks...
Glad you've still got the car (and looks like you paid a reasonable price, too).
- Eric
#117
It's OK to rely on friends and family for support in situations like this.
40 mi is only a half hour drive... oh wait SoCal, might be a 2.5 hrs drive if you take the "freeway"...
Can you enroll in a mechanics class at the local community college, and keep it there while you work on it?
40 mi is only a half hour drive... oh wait SoCal, might be a 2.5 hrs drive if you take the "freeway"...
Can you enroll in a mechanics class at the local community college, and keep it there while you work on it?
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