Fingers crossed for a very bad idea

"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
04/02/2018 at 18:07 • Filed to: None

Just found a car for sale through Facebook that I’m torn between hoping it’s still available and hoping some other poor sucker already snagged it.

I think I’ll kick myself for being too late if it’s gone and probably kick myself even harder if I actually get it.

The owner is willing to help load it on a trailer and is only asking $200.

It screams bad idea, but look at that toothy grin begging to be saved!

DISCUSSION (24)

MoCamino > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 18:16

It’s a beauty. Does it actually have floorboards?

Kiltedpadre > MoCamino
04/02/2018 at 18:19

The owner didn’t specify; therefore I’m assuming any sheet metal not seen in the pictures no longer exists.

daender > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 18:24

Buy it, sell it for $500 to a LeMons team, and they’ll take care of the rest while you make a $300 profit.

lone_liberal > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 18:26

That is the very best kind of bad idea. Just be sure your tetanus shots are up to date.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 18:31

Would be a very cool old car, but a LOT of work I imagine! Are you up for the task?

Check out the ColdWarMotors Youtube channel by the way if you like people bringing old 40s/50s/60s metal back to life! :D

AestheticsInMotion > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 18:49

Sounds like you’ve done this before

Wacko > MoCamino
04/02/2018 at 18:56

Wood floors actually

MM54 > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 19:03

I promise there is nothing more than can be seen in the pictures - sitting like that there won’t be floors, rockers, bottom 8" of fenders and doors, suspension, a frame...

Kiltedpadre > lone_liberal
04/02/2018 at 19:05

Not only am I current on my booster, but my son just got his a few weeks ago. He can hand me wrenches without fear!

Kiltedpadre > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
04/02/2018 at 19:07

It’d be a major undertaking. Amazingly enough the owner says the engine is complete and turns by hand.

My family used to own a Desoto dealer so this may be a great opportunity to snag one cheap to hopefully resurrect.

Kiltedpadre > daender
04/02/2018 at 19:08

It’d be a 5hr round trip to get. If I’m taking that long I’m going to be the one crying as I realize just how much work is ahead.

Kiltedpadre > MM54
04/02/2018 at 19:10

Just getting it out without it folding like an accordion would be considered a victory I’m sure.

MM54 > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 19:18

For sure. If you’ve seen the episode of Roadkill where they pull that old buick out of a bush, it will be very much like that.

Chariotoflove > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 19:28

Honestly, for the financial security of your family and your peace of mind, forget about it.

Kiltedpadre > Chariotoflove
04/02/2018 at 19:40

Oh I definitely know you’re right. The 5 hour round trip drive to get it may be the only thing that keeps my lack of impulse in check.

I think the timing is part of why I’m tempted too. I found out about it after a discussion with the president of the National Desoto Club after letting him know my grandpa had passed.

WilliamsSW > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 20:00

That seems... daunting - especially for a 4 door sedan. Good luck!

Edit - that’s actually a coupe isn’t it?

Kiltedpadre > WilliamsSW
04/02/2018 at 20:05

Yep a coupe with a 271ci Hemi.

If it was closer I’d buy it just for the engine and grill. If I’m making a long drive I want a car I’d actually keep.

My bird IS the word > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 20:35

If your looking for ideas:

Kinja'd!!!

Keep oppo lead sled.

Kiltedpadre > My bird IS the word
04/02/2018 at 20:45

Oddly enough I just offered to buy lead shaping tools I found in the back room at work.

Chariotoflove > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 20:49

Aw, that’s kind of a weak moment. Still, framework, body work, engine rebuild, upholstery...the very thought of it all makes me shudder. It would be easier to build a car from scratch I bet.

My bird IS the word > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 21:31

it was meant to be.

LittleBennysBurner > Kiltedpadre
04/02/2018 at 22:24

Owner knows what he’s got

Dogapult > Kiltedpadre
04/12/2018 at 12:44

Did you get it?

Kiltedpadre > Dogapult
04/12/2018 at 12:52

The seller seems to have dropped off the face of the earth. I’m hoping that’s because someone bought it and not because he’d gone with plan B which was scrap.