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Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566251 01/02/10 11:36 AM 01/02/10 11:36 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,799 ILL M MLR426 master
MLR426 master M Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,799 ILL	Quote: I can never understand why people that own cars like that won't come off of them? Must be some kind of mental disorder because it is sure seems to be common. The car that's on the rotiserie in primer in my earlier posts on this thread is another one of the 19 you mentioned, it was light blue metallic with a blue interior, it's from Concord California, I've known the car since about 1985. Mental disorder is correct We always ask ourselfs why do people allow the special cars to set out side in the weather if they are not going to sell them or do anything with them, what kind of reasoning, mental block or just plain nut case thought process do they use ? The answer is NONE because they have the thought process of morons..in most cases. logan426

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: MLR426] #566252 01/02/10 12:13 PM 01/02/10 12:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Right Logan, I mean I can understand if someone wants to keep a car for "Someday", maybe they actualy will do something with it. But in a case like this where it's been left to the eliments it's unlikely that an eventual restoration isn't what he has in mind.

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566253 01/02/10 12:27 PM 01/02/10 12:27 PM
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62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	Scott,I've known about this car since it was raced locally,only changed hands once.I think the present owner had good intentions as to making it streetable again but once it was apart it just never got put back together.It has sat where you see it since Sept of 69.Even though it has sat that long,it is still in remarkably good condition body wise other than the passenger side of the top cowl and front floors.This one was originally Gold with Gold interior.The original owner that raced it has been trying to get it back longer than I have.As well as I know the present owner,it will never happen.All either of us will have are pictures.

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: 62maxwgn] #566254 01/02/10 12:34 PM 01/02/10 12:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: The original owner that raced it has been trying to get it back longer than I have.As well as I know the present owner,it will never happen.All either of us will have are pictures. Well, everybody dies, now it's just a race to the finish

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566255 01/02/10 12:36 PM 01/02/10 12:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA 62maxwgn master
62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	Quote: Quote: The original owner that raced it has been trying to get it back longer than I have.As well as I know the present owner,it will never happen.All either of us will have are pictures. Well, everybody dies, now it's just a race to the finish But,this guy is a lot younger than I am!

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: 62maxwgn] #566256 01/02/10 12:37 PM 01/02/10 12:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Start taking your Metamucil and layoff the cheeseburgers then!

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566257 01/02/10 12:39 PM 01/02/10 12:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,064 Arlington, Texas earlybee master
earlybee master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,064 Arlington, Texas	Maybe the owner just does'nt like Bill or his ways to buy it. The owner may be nuts but he NEEDS or WANTS something. (Hannibal Lecter) Bill needs a better game plan.

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566258 01/02/10 12:42 PM 01/02/10 12:42 PM
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MLR426 master M Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,799 ILL	I think the dis-order is people are aware they get attention with the car they would'nt normally get. People have unrealistic dreams with the budgets they live on. They always have hope of one day restoring the car but never put forth the effort it takes to improve their check book. Nor do they in most cases know how to turn a screw driver, but as the saying goes I'm going to restore it some day, or I'm going to give it to my son for his 16th birthday, question how old is your son now ? 6 That some day comes and goes and never happens. Bill, you do need a better plan it sounds. You have known this man for years.. What kind of car does he like the most ? Take a running,driving car there don't offer it right away just dangle it by giving him a ride etc, then leave and allow him a few days to let it soak into his thick skull, then reappear with the car and offer the trade. If he's married maybe use the wifes favorite car. logan426

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: MLR426] #566259 01/02/10 01:00 PM 01/02/10 01:00 PM
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62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	I came close in the early 90's.Told me he may do something with it the following spring and if not come see him in the fall.A lot of spring and fall's have come and gone.He is single,has a very good job and the money isn't relevent.He has had it so long he just can't bring himself to let go of it.It gets very little attention if any as it is out in the country about a mile back a dirt lane off the main road so it's not "look what I have".He is not that type.

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: 62maxwgn] #566260 01/02/10 01:09 PM 01/02/10 01:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Know what I'd do? Offer him a weekend of your time to go out there and get the thing cleaned up and stored properly, at least it might help prevent further deterioration before you (or he ) can get around to restoring it someday, same goes for the engine if it's exposed.

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566261 01/02/10 01:23 PM 01/02/10 01:23 PM
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MLR426 master M Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,799 ILL	Quote: Know what I'd do? Offer him a weekend of your time to go out there and get the thing cleaned up and stored properly, at least it might help prevent further deterioration before you (or he ) can get around to restoring it someday, same goes for the engine if it's exposed. Bill, Have you thought about the nice driver trade ?? Scott and I will offer our time to go and make sure the car is properly stored. Please forward map instructions. I'll take a roll back transporter with me just in case it needs to be moved to Illinois or Washington Kidding aside do what Scott says and offer your time to get it put inside some where. Logan426

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: MLR426] #566262 01/02/10 01:40 PM 01/02/10 01:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	BTW, that's how I ended up with this Cuda (original Shaker Hood 440+6 matching #s car). It sat in his driveway with the engine pulled for MANY years in full view right where you see it sitting in this picture, everyone in Northern California who knew Mopars tried to buy it and all they got was a firm "NO, I'm gonna fix it up" or a crazy high "This will get rid of them" price. I offered to help him store it, clean it up, and restore it (if he'd pay for the expenses). He finally agreed and let me take it and all the parts to my home in Washington! When I got home the title was in the glovebox, he didn't care, he trusted me. A year later he finally realized that he'd never get to it or afford to pay me to restore it and he sold it to me (my dad actually bought it). It's now in a new owners hands (A Moparts member!) and getting a proper restoration. It can happen! 5705738-SixPackCudaBanosAsFound2.jpg (124 downloads)

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: MLR426] #566263 01/02/10 01:45 PM 01/02/10 01:45 PM
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62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	I've already been down that road.Like I said,money means nothing,he buys a new Toyota pickup every other year.No interest in any other vehicles.There is really nothing to motivate him.Basicly,he has everything he wants/needs.I stay in touch but that is about all I can do.

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566264 01/02/10 01:45 PM 01/02/10 01:45 PM
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NV69B7RR master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	All I can say is WOW! Nice to see that theres some amazing cars still out there. I agree with Scott to volunteer some time to help him get it out of the elements, maybe even help get it together. Besides it could work in your favor if the car gets moved from the same spot its been sitting in for so long. Outta sight outta mind kinda thing. Mentally it might help him deceide to sell it as its "gone" from the place he's seen it for so long. 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: NV69B7RR] #566265 01/02/10 02:50 PM 01/02/10 02:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,067 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,067 Niles , Ohio	There are at least a few people here like that.My buddy lived in the sticks in Pa.We went to bring his 55 Chevy back.He stopped at a few farms he knew.One had a bunch of coupes and old roadsters stored on the hillside.One was a 40 Caddy that was like new when stored.It was up to the bumpers where it had sunk.I asked if they wanted to get rid of any of them.The guy says nope.I might fix them one day.That was probally 20 years ago.They are still sitting there.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: therocks] #566266 01/02/10 03:24 PM 01/02/10 03:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Looks like this guy waited just a little to long to sell his, makes you wonder what the reserve is 66 Coronet

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566267 01/02/10 03:53 PM 01/02/10 03:53 PM
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69CoronetRT master Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,948 Harlan, Iowa	It's also tough to believe the bids are over 1K. Seeking: 1969 St. Louis plant VINs, SPD, and VONs. Over 2,000 thanks to you!

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566268 01/02/10 05:41 PM 01/02/10 05:41 PM
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B5 Bee master Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,020 Pangaea	Quote: Looks like this guy waited just a little to long to sell his, makes you wonder what the reserve is 66 Coronet Do people think they will get a higher bid if they show pics in it's 'as found' state? What's wrong with getting it off the ground by airing up the tires, cleaning the patina off it, parking it where it won't fill up with leaves, then take pics and list it?

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: B5 Bee] #566269 01/02/10 05:46 PM 01/02/10 05:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: Do people think they will get a higher bid if they show pics in it's 'as found' state? What's wrong with getting it off the ground by airing up the tires, cleaning the patina off it, parking it where it won't fill up with leaves, then take pics and list it? Sweeping up the broken glass........ Yea, I know, never could figure that one out either

Re: 1966 hemi coronet decoder [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #566270 01/02/10 06:08 PM 01/02/10 06:08 PM
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HPMike master H Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,446 NJ-USA	The body actually looks pretty nice.. I would bet that once you stripped that car out that you would find very little serious rust. When I found my 66 Hemi car it was sitting in an open car lot for umpteen years. I was originally concerned that the thing would be a pile of rust. Quite the contrary. The frame/unibody was the cleanest I had ever seen. Zero rust anywhere. When I sent it out to be media blasted, the guy that did the stripping said it was the most thoroughly coated/primed car he had ever seen from the factory. I have bought a few more 66-67 parts cars over the years that were quite the same. I don't know what happened to the factory metal prep after that because we all know how well cars like E-bodies held up rust wise. If you so much as breathed on them, they started to rust away. MB

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