I quoted this because I felt it needed repeating. --------------------------------------------------- Stuff is stuff, when you're dead and gone it won't be your stuff anymore, it'll just be stuff. Trying to figure out the best way to get someone else's stuff? Weak. Be a man, walk up to them and ask. They'll either tell you yes or they'll tell you no. Beyond that it doesn't really matter. If that stuff sits and rots away... so what? There's other stuff somewhere else you can find, don't obsess, ask and move on. Man, these threads kill me, this shit should be common sense.
Maby it sounds bad? maby even macabre? However its is the truth. Once this old guy had a non running 1960international school bus with a for sale sign on it. I stopped and he wanted $850.oo. I dint say no more told him I would think about it. I then Bought a 72 ford bus running for $625.oo from the school on a sealed bid. Two years later I bought the international for $130.oo at his estate sale also a 56 chev big back glass Pk for $15.oo. If my stuff is still here when I die. My wife& kids would quickly have a auction. Some folks woild likely get some good bargains. Heck I might have a auction before I die. OldWolf
I read through four pages of posts to see if anyone would make this point. I have some treasures of my own, fortunately not enough real estate here in SoCal burbs to really spread out but some good stuff nonetheless. I have sold some really nice stuff to guys on the HAMB thinking that they wanted it for their cars...only to find it listed later in the classifieds for substantially more than I charged them. That won't happen again! This is what makes us older guys sour on the younger set. Back to the point...if you offer something up to this guy, either free or a swap, then chances are he will see you as a peer. It's kinda like priming the pump. I don't know how many times that I have made a friend by giving him what he needed without asking for anything in return...only to find that when I needed something he brought it by and charged me the same price.
im sure your not the first young turd that tried to figure out how to get cars /parts from him.he didnt accumilate 50 /60 cars by selling a whole bunch.good luck, try approaching him as hey you old fart and he will probably give you what you need
Old farts have a social group here on the hamb......what age do you have to be to join? I have been told that in England, you have to be 50 yrs old to be a gezzer. Anyway, sorry but these posts kinda annoy me. Why do people assume that just because an older guy has lots of cars on his property, that he should part with them? Do you not think hes a car guy too? Dont you think he loves his stuff, just as you tresure your tresures? These guys have gone out of their way, to get their stuff, and maybe want to keep it till they are dead. While im not getting at the OP, there seems to be threads started a lot, where people bitch and moan about some older guy who must be an idiot because he wont part with anything. The best advise here has been, show respect.
I see some who find fault with some one buying something and flipping or selling for a profit. Im not that way when I sell something its no longer mine. I could care less what is done with it. I sold two station wagons a 59 ford& 65 plymouth. They will stars in the 4th of july demolition derby. A sale or gift with strings attached isnt a sale or gift at all. OldWolf
If that's the property loaded with rusting muscle cars and the falling down barn, do not make the mistake of wandering thru. He had a 69 Camaro stolen a couple of years ago and he's still pissed and VERY armed. He lives across the street. Channeled Model A in the barn. Will sell the collection for huge money. Jay
Reminds me of George Carlin,,,"Stuff" HRP <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MvgN5gCuLac" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" width="425"></iframe>
I keep a beard going so if age comes up, I'll just say something to the effect that I'm a graybeard and proud of it. I was raised by my granny, and always preferred the company of mature people. You'd do well to get to know a few and just watch and learn, and if you're lucky, you may get to be one someday.
Whats a shame is the "fake face" some people are telling the OP to put on to get some stuff. You dont have to go to his house and tickle his balls for 2 hours and "pretend" to be his best bud and listen to his stories for hours on end-to find out he aint sellin squat! Last I remember, courtesy and politeness goes furthest. Approach him with a trailer on site ready to load and cash in hand. If that doesnt work.....just accept that he aint selling. Its just a bonus if you make a friend out of the deal. Just my .02
At 68 I probably qualify as an Old Fart--have alot of 40 Ford stuff that I have gathered over the years. Once in awhile someone will ask if I will sell them something. If it fits their needs, I will sell at a fair price. but then---they show up, start grinding on me and come to find out, they didn't even bring any money but may come back--no more of this crap for me--waste of my time and sometimes have to ask them to leave. If you want to buy something and it is a fair deal, show up, be respectful, don't start snooping all over the place, bring money and offer a little less if you like--no prices are hard and fast but be polite about it. I know what this stuff is and have a clue as to it's value-don't be pushy and disrespectful--just me 2 cents.
A friend of mine brought me buy that place last year and there is a multitude of stuff never anyone around tho I guess hes going to build them all HA HA What a waist
Actually "Old Farts have a special place and are in High Regard! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=149 so take that you young whippersnappers!
old guys have all the clues punk ass kids can't understand why they don't want to share what took them a lifetime to collect
X2 Paul! I'm 38- certainly not a kid, but I sure feel old some days. I am lucky enough to be at that age where I can still relate to being a punk kid, but have the smarts enough to know that I don't know it all and that my elders have seen and experienced way more than I have. They do have the "clues"- keep your ears open and listen. By the way, nice Bukowski avatar!
"Old guys with cool crap", I resemble that remark. Actually , at 70 years old, I've got a lot of "stuff'", I've been doing the car thing for at least 55 years and if I'd been smarter I would have been more careful to have saved more of the good stuff that has passed through my hands. At this point in my life ,I think I've still have more projects than I'm able to get to. At some point ,soon I need to clear some of this "stuff" out. Too many cars,trucks,machines & tools, I am feeling somewhat overwhelmed at times. I may just let my sons sort it out later. ...........Jack
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