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Customs old rods found while striping roads

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by chillin53riv, Sep 26, 2014.

  1. chillin53riv
    Joined: Aug 23, 2014
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    I work for a road striping company in northern Michigan. And while doing projects in the U.P. Or upper peninsula, I run into a lot of old cars just begging to be bought and brought back to life. Some of my recent finds are...
    I've seen '37 Chryslers, '48 fords and Chevys', modal A's and all manner of pickups.
     

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  2. harpo1313
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    from wareham,ma

    That snowplows the balls.
     
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  3. volvobrynk
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    That contraption in picture two, what is it? What was it? Where is it going? And why?

    I like some of the parts but not together. ;)
     
  4. HOTRODSURFER
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    and now we know why the lines are not always strait in some parts of Michigan......
     
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  5. Bubba1955
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    ...A friend of mine used to drive a garbage truck. Going up and down all the alleys and sitting up that high he knew where every old car was sitting in backyards.
     
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  6. HOTRODSURFER
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    from HATBORO,PA

    my wifes cousin is a philly cop, she always sends me a text message when she spots an old or cool car for sale or sitting some where
     
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  7. 2935ford
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    I love that Buick snowplow......WOW!
     
  8. joeycarpunk
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    Plow is handy, never know when you need the four doors to haul friends while plowing. :)
     
  9. 56don
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    I used to be a walking mailman. I found a lot of stuff that you would not easily see while driving around.
     
  10. Interesting front spring deal on that RR....:confused:
     
  11. finn
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    The Buick snowplow is at a (the?) Tourist Trap on US41 West of Ishpeming.

    Been there for years.
     
  12. Nevala
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    The first dividing lines in the country were in the UP. Is that Buick at Da Yoopers tourist trap?

    I'm originally from Marquette Mi.
     
  13. finn
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    Yup!
     
  14. Jalopy Joker
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    Cool - Thanks - never know where and when you will find unique and Cool rides hiding.
     
  15. Dares lotz of stranj chit inda youpee! My son lived in Marquette for a few years and now in Chatham. Snow plowing equipment is an important part of life up there.
     
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  16. chillin53riv
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    it's for sale for $5500 on M28 just outside of Christmas,MI.
     
  17. chillin53riv
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    I dont drive the paint truck, I drive the line protector truck. But i admit, i get sidetracked by old cars and trucks.
     
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  18. volvobrynk
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    from Denmark

    WTF! Thats more then two months pay after tax :eek:
    Thats f***ing scary, and plus shipping, I can buy a running, driving car, and still be in less trouble!

    Is that a fair price?
    Any two of my cars is cheaper then that!

    This is not a rand, just plain shock!
    Do you have any more pictures. I love pictures. :D
     
  19. have you seen the 57 chevy 210 on the sign post on rt2? don't remember what town.
     
  20. 62rebel
    Joined: Sep 1, 2008
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    interesting cars... even the RR looks interesting. that Buick is da bomb. "when ya got to get more beer and the roads are closed, take da Buick."
     

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