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Where can a guy find a 50's-60's project car.I watch the hamb classifieds of course.I also watch craigslist and epay.Can anyone give me info on salvage yards that sell buildable project cars.I've always been able to buy one through "a guy that knows a guy".I don't want to pay for a nice driver because I have my own plans on how I want to do my next build.This is not to meant to be a "wanted classified" but an inquiry for info on places members have had successful transactions with,thanks.

I just called Owen's salvage,Bob said they didn't have any project cars right now.

 

This would fall under "a guy who knows a guy"
My son has a 51 shoebox and has decided to put up just yesterday. A lot of work done. Also Has a rebuilt early caddy engine if you're interested.

Build thread.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/junior-off-his-leash-my-shoebox-build.564177/

 

I've already built a shoebox Petejoe but thanks for the reply.

 

I know this isnt 50s 60s but ive been trying to unload my 47 coupe for quite some time.

 

You know you just got to do a packard at least once .... hint hint

 

We've got a few at our Shop:
'49 Chevrolet Styleline 2-door
'48 Pontiac Woody
'61 Sunbeam Alpine
'49 Chevrolet 3100

 

Partsofthepast.com

 

try this guy, he tours the country for barn finds and has come up with some reasonably priced cars that are not listed anywhere. I think TX or AZ are best bets.
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2017/02/08/bfh-denver

 

My short list includes henry j,morris minor 2 door sedan,58-60 rambler american 2 door sedan.I'm a fan of odd cars.

 

Need to be more specific on what you want.

CN

 

CyaNide,I really want a 58-60 rambler american 2 door sedan.I would settle for a morris minor 2 door sedan.

 

I suspect 90% of the Ramblers still in existence need someone to love them. There has got to be one waiting out there for you. This is going to turn out good.

 

If I can just find places that have multiple project cars I could find a project that interests me even if it might not be a rambler or morris minor.Looking for the places with all the old iron.

 

This isn't a 50 or 60s project car but I got this info from a buddy just this afternoon so I am going to throw this out there for your consideration: I have a friend who is selling his sport coupe. It may be a 1928 or 29, not sure. The car is in very good condition, new wood, 16 inch wires, needs top, interior, and paint. He is asking $5500 and will help with delivery within a reasonable distance of Va. Car has a title as well. Doesn't get much better than this! Here's a pic. If you are interested shoot me a PM and I'll put you in touch with him.

 

Rusty Rocket I had the same problem with a 47 coupe I had. Nobody wanted to buy the car with a nice 350, 5 speed, 12 bolt posi rear, good paint, nice chop, all new glass, AC... I ended up trading it for a 31 Brookville roadster body!

 

Thanks Gordon C, I've had a couple A's i'm wanting something uncommon.

 

Hard to grasp nobody wanting a '47 Coupe...but a Rambler...or a Nash Statesman, or a well, where do you go from here? Kaiser Manhattan?

 

Atwater Mike,a close friend is building a 48 coupe.I recently passed on a kaiser manhattan I traveled to look at.It was tied up in an estate.Different strokes for different folks I guess.

 

If you don't need one in show room condition this a little honey for sale in my neck of the woods, just needs a little turtle wax.....



https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/5969848011.html

There's also a cool '62 here in Boston for 1100.



https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/5980549401.html

Oddly enough there are both a 59 and 60 2 doors right now in Maine, both too much $, too nice





Wish you were looking a month ago, there was a 2 car package deal (late 50's) ramblers for super cheap. One was 2 doors, on CL. Ad was there for months. Gone now. You should have luck on CL, Ramblers have to be the most abundant old cars there. I had 2, loved those things.

There's a slick Morris Minor Mini in NY right now





These are common enough you should be able to find one closer. I just figured I would search a bit locally so you could see what's available up here.



( I don't know much about minis, but I couldn't find any reference photos with those rubber bumbers and fender flares. After market? 70's limited edition? Not sure that is a 60, but is was sold at auction as one and is registered as one. Way cooler than the bmw modern version anyway )

 

How bout a 61 rambler two door wagon?

 

Rusty Rocket,nice looking car.I am not a fan of the newer body style.

 

Another one.......................

 

I know of a Henry J....

 

Have you checked out that place near Pella, IA, on 163 toward Des Moines? They have a whole yard full of oldtrucks, but some cars and wagons, too.

 

Barn Find,I've checked Doug's in Pella,IA he's a super nice guy.He just doesn't have anything buildable,right now,that l'm interested in.

 

If you can't find it here, it ain't out there. Been here several times. For starters, they currently have a 55 2-door sedan and a 57 2-door hardtop.
http://ctcautoranch.com/

 

If you decide on as Morris Minor . PM me as I have built several V-8 Morris's and am building a straight axle one now. I can give you some tips.
Double Nickel in Athens,Ga. Has some project cars, mostly tri-5 stuff.

 

Hook up the trailer and take a road trip. Get out of the house and off the internet. You get to see some country, meet people. I just got home from a 1000 mile dealer swap run yesterday and saw at least 100 50s and 60s cars and trucks setting in farmyards along the way, plus the ones with for sale signs in them.