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paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 04:02 PM

It's time I buy my dream car. You are probably thinking along the lines of Porsche or Ferrari, but you would be wrong. I'm thinking pre-1974 for smog reasons, at least 20 feet long, 400+ cubic inches of carburated, pushrod V8 power--wood paneling would be a definate plus. Fuel mileage is not a concern. I do not wish to do any major repairs, so it should be a good runner and capable of doing a nice "one-tire fryer." Condition is not important at all; this car is going to get dented. Big time. Jumping capability a definite plus. Cost? Think walmart pricing.

Here is one candidate. With only a few feet of overhang front and rear, this one might make a good jumper:

"Will take best offer for our 1972 Ford LTD. Last licensed in 1984 and had been stored in barn until last year when these photos were taken. Has been worn some by the sun since. Interior in good shape. V8 engine with only 58,000 original miles on it, started right up when we moved it. Great project."

http://images.craigslist.org/11512114b3m83o23l88be32fe12f050f21e32.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/1101f114a3n43k23o58bea4994fdecc2d176a.jpg

It sort of has that look I am going for--big and angry. I also like the "best offer" pricing. I can't imagine people are lining up out the door for a car like this.

Another one--a Cadillac, the American dream:

selling 1969 cadillac coupe de ville runs great has new transmission new radiator
new catalytic converter new battery looking to sell for $1500 obo this car is smog exempt and it has brand new 2009 tags so you only have to pay the transfer fee and no smog ever and runs great so come get it ! just the tranny is worth almost as much as i am asking ."

http://images.craigslist.org/1241391483me3pf3o98bgbe6622a17c801141.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/1471g91383n63mc3l78bgfb9b015f6a9013e3.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/1231351g93k03m13l28bgb0251bab647516d7.jpg

I like the look of this one too. It looks pissed off just sitting there.

If you find something good, post it up. Keep in mind that I am in Central California, so at 3-4 MPG, a car like this would be considered "totaled" if I had to drive more than about 100 miles to pick it up.

elripster

11-19-2008, 06:13 PM

Alright so I have to ask for what purpose is this car being purchased. Looks fun.

Good Times

11-19-2008, 06:30 PM

hey ken, you're in central ca right now? what happened to norcal?

Btw what part of central ca? I'm sure I can dig thru craigslist and find ya gem :D

Cebby

11-19-2008, 07:00 PM

Demolition derby? Or did you win a lifetime prepaid gas card?

:D

slosurfer

11-19-2008, 07:10 PM

'71 Chevy Nova- $300 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/924992072.html)

Dodge Dart- $500 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/924727530.html)

1958 Edsel Ranger - $2300 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/924094403.html)

1958 Chevrolet Biscayne - $1800 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/923289401.html) I don't even know what that is. :laugh:

1957 Plymouth Savoy - $2000 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/923095117.html)

Your new tow rig (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/917923954.html)

1967 Corvair (Chevrolet) - $700 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/917726176.html)

CLASSIC 78' FORD LTD - $1000 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/916788972.html) :thumbup: BEST YET!

That's about it from SLO :)

Good Times

11-19-2008, 07:17 PM

Chris,

Here's a pic of the Chevy Biscayne...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Biscayne

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/1957_Chevrolet_Biscayne_State_Car.JPG/250px-1957_Chevrolet_Biscayne_State_Car.JPG

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 07:17 PM

Alright so I have to ask for what purpose is this car being purchased. Looks fun.

:devil: My initial plan was to take it to Prairie City OHV to "break it in," however I know myself too well and it is very likely the car would never leave the place under its own power. I want more than a one-time-use. So I thought I would start with some pavement challenges such as a few laps at Willow Springs Raceway. I used to take my Supra Turbo to Sac Raceway all the time--figured it would be fun to make some passes in something a little different. :) Either car I posted either would be quite an eye-opener at an SCCA auto-cross event too.

Realistically I'll keep it on the pavement for a while and find new and exciting ways to mess it up. After she has gotten some street time and the rods start knockin', I will start documenting (on Ultimateyota) it's offroad prowess and the trials and tribulations of offroading and jumping a 6,500 pound lead sled. I plan to stock up on bailing wire and duct tape. This car is probably going to have a limited lifespan. My gas and oil bill will be affected. Resale will be N/A.

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 07:23 PM

Oh man Chris, there were some fine cars in there! One thing I forgot to mention--I am a car enthusiast and as such will not destroy a classic. Most 70s cars are total crap, so I am sort-of targeting that era. The Nova and LTD you posted are right up my alley!

Lance--I'm in Sacramento. So technically, yes, norcal.

How do you think this car would do on Saline Valley Road in Death Valley? Think it would make it up Mengel Pass with some speed? :D

Good Times

11-19-2008, 07:25 PM

Ken, if you even dared to take a pos down to DV, I'll make sure to be there to video/photograph all of the action!! He'll we can even do an extraction afterwards and leave it at a dump site :D

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 07:32 PM

I would never abandon a car...is there actually a legal dumpsite there? I will need a chase vehicle to follow me through the desert to pick up all the parts that fall off.

I was planning on using the beater to tow the 4runner to DV...then use the 4Runner to tow whatever was left of the beater to the recycler.

Cebby

11-19-2008, 07:39 PM

You need a K-car with Boggers on the front wheels...

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 07:48 PM

See Cebby, you haven't figured out how particular I am, even when it comes to beaters. ;) I must have RWD. This will probably explain it all:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r84gGHKX82k

:rofl: the front-end looks a little soft and the pumpkins look scared.

Cebby

11-19-2008, 07:55 PM

So you want the General Lee without the paint job?

j/k - looks like a lot of fun!

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 07:57 PM

Yes. :thumbup:

slosurfer

11-19-2008, 08:06 PM

MONTE CARLO 1977'' 1974 cutlas 4,500 O.B.O both - $4500 (FRESNO) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/926033888.html)

64 riviera - $1200 (cen cal) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/924753863.html)

1965 Plymouth Fury III (runs and drives excellent) ORIGINAL - $1300 (Fresno) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/924311350.html) Has the Commando Package, whatever that is. :laugh:

78 Lincoln Continental - $600 (Fresno) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/924209596.html)

1974 Dodge Dart Sports Coupe - $1200 (Fresno) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/924133074.html)

1976 Pontiac Trans Am - A True Classic!!! - Willing To Trade - $2000 (Clovis) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/924058148.html)

1967 Buick Electra 225 GREAT SHAPE - $1500 (Fresno) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/923551014.html)

1973 Ranchero GT 351 4BRL Cleveland - $1500 (Clovis) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/922650340.html) Perfect for the desert and towing the 4runner

"Call Buster" :laugh: :laugh: (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/922159525.html)

I have to admit, I thought I would have found more in Fresno. :laugh:

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 08:12 PM

4x4mike

11-19-2008, 08:15 PM

Look so many replies already.

Last night Ken was over and we had at his IAC and did a little cleaning. Before the night was over my wife called me out and said I didn't have the balls to buy and drive around a "beater." Problem is that I'd like to teach her not to mess with me. There are a few gems up here but some are asking $1000+ which is out of my price range. I'm thinking that this "car" will be used for dump runs, Christmas tree get'n, shoot'n/hunt'n, and beer runs. I imagine there will be the trips to the race track as well.

4x4mike

11-19-2008, 08:16 PM

78 Lincoln Continental - $600 (Fresno) (http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/924209596.html)

The Lincoln has the right combination of price and intimidation factor. Wish she was about six feet longer, but the small size will only help it's jumping capabilities. :thumbup:

Dude that's totally long enough. Hell you could have a picnic on the hood. FWIW I've already tried to pitch the rear seat idea with the wife, she just kind of looks at me and nods.

4x4mike

11-19-2008, 08:18 PM

I'm kind of digging the Lincolns.
This video is kind of long but it's got a sound track and a jump at the end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIQ4U2HG-nk&feature=related

4runnerchevy

11-19-2008, 08:32 PM

Oh my Oh my !

slosurfer

11-19-2008, 08:32 PM

Check out the photoshop skillz to cover the license plate (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/924922980.html)

1969 Ford Maverick - $550 (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/924208223.html) Not long, but a good jumper

64 econoline truck - $1000 (manteca) (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/921585138.html) Can you say BEER RUN!

1974 Ranchero (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/921023647.html) It's got the length. :)

1974 cutlass (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/901968409.html)

1969 Buick Riviera - $1100 (stockton, ca) (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/901199415.html)

Chevy Nova - $1000 (Stockton) (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/900976929.html)

BEER RUN Ford Courier (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/899759340.html)

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 08:36 PM

Check out the photoshop skillz to cover the license plate (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/924922980.html)

LOL. We were eyeing that one earlier.

If you hadn't guessed, Mike is my accomplice. Automobiles such as these require multi-owner investments to keep them running.

4x4mike

11-19-2008, 08:39 PM

One of the first SUV's? It looks like the Country Squire is a do all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu5iT8TXzU8

Warning, in some of these there is the occasional f-bomb drop and maybe an sh-bomb but it's because these cars are so damn cool.

Looks to off road capable (to an extent)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf5rm6Ek3AY

More offroad and a dumb move I could see myself pulling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kTzZMVosoM&feature=related

We'd need an additional place to post about "winterizing the wagon"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwhtwt4Nt6E&NR=1

Power at tap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGFKkvIkpVA&feature=related

It would defenately be used to get groceries (a GM product but you get the idea)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pu5Y3hr-ZU&feature=related

My wife did say she wanted to have some good hydraulics. I'd do all the work on it myself so some teenage dumb chucks don't screw with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ihqTB-OAL8&feature=related

Good hard or go home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84heB_newxw&feature=related

As you can see I'm opting for a wagon. My wife is due in March so I'm looking out for everyones best interest. As in everyone I mean my wife, baby, myself and about 6 other people :drink:

4x4mike

11-19-2008, 08:41 PM

Check out the photoshop skillz to cover the license plate (http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/924922980.html)

Ken and I saw that one this morning. I was more impressed with the guys taste. Did you see what he is considering for trades?

4x4mike

11-19-2008, 08:51 PM

This guys has done some mods that are out of my price range.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFQYDRflfGY&feature=related

Any one want to sponsor me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TXm35a_GUY&feature=related

slosurfer

11-19-2008, 09:09 PM

1976 Pontiac Grand Prix, Complete, runs - $350 (Garberville) (http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/926424828.html)

1967 olds 98 - $500 (eka) (http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/925154572.html)

1968 Chrysler Newport-1500$ - $1500 (Fortuna) (http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/922793810.html)

64 Ramber Wagon - $1500 (Trinidad) (http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/919583921.html)

Your under $1000 is hard to find. :)

Bob98SR5

11-19-2008, 09:15 PM

ken,

i can't wait, dude. but does this mean you will grow a mullet too?

bob

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 09:26 PM

Chris--you've got to love these ads. The first one you posted--what the heck does "radial tuned suspension" mean?

And the second car--they keep referring to it as a luxury sedan. Luxury? Really? For $500? :lol:

Bob--if we do this right, all of us posting in this thread can roll in style together on the next outing. Save fuel and the environment. BYOO (bring your own oil)

paddlenbike

11-19-2008, 09:28 PM

^^^ I would really feel bad hitting stuff in that car...far too nice, and expensive.

slosurfer

11-19-2008, 09:55 PM

Radial tuned suspension is what I do everytime I go to the dunes. I tune my suspension by airing down my radials. :laugh:

I saw one that read "not running, something inside put a hole in the oil pan, other than that I've had no other mechanical problems" :laugh:

paddlenbike

11-20-2008, 07:49 AM

^^^ THAT'S A CRACK-UP CHRIS.

HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE THAT OWN CARS OF THIS CALIBER TYPE IN ALL CAPS? IF I GET ONE, I PLAN TO DO THE SAME ON ULTIMATEYOTA.

paddlenbike

11-20-2008, 11:52 AM

Beaters are not cheap these days! Just weeks after $5.00/gal gasoline, people still think they can get $2,000 for a POS just because it hasn't been smoked in?
http://images.craigslist.org/11b1f51403m03o63pd8bj8695ac66910d13d6.jpg

And this guy wants to trade his $1200 car for an RV? Really? Something tells me a $1200 RV is going to have some road-worthiness issues.

"72 DART 2door 318 v8 a/t,could be a driver with a few hours work,interior needs work,project car.Price lowered from $1500.00 to $1200.00 OBO.Posible trade rv,motorhome"
http://images.craigslist.org/1fb1g81403nf3ka3ob8bk09d0dedec33b15f0.jpg

1969 Oldsmobile Delta Ninety Eight for $850. A little more than I was hoping to pay, but on a dollar per pound basis, might be a deal.
"1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. Rocket 455 Power Everything (Stering, Seats, Windows, Locks, Antenna) Original A/C. Minimal work will get it going."
http://images.craigslist.org/1101f013c3md3pf3l78bj6d8e9f291e8a14a6.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/1fa12c1g83nb3pd3l98bjb755244ab2d011ea.jpg

All these cars are real lookers, IMHO. I would be proud to park it in someone else's driveway.

Good Times

11-20-2008, 11:56 AM

All these cars are real lookers, IMHO. I would be proud to park it in someone else's driveway.

:lol: :rofl:

good thing my driveway is hidden! :angel:

paddlenbike

11-20-2008, 12:02 PM

Mike's wife is pushing this big-time. She volunteered to keep it at their house and even Mike is not so sure he's ready for this. :hillbill:

Afterall, have you ever seen how narrow my driveway is? (http://home.off-road.com/~kemanuel/4Runner/mods/hatchlight4.jpg) Any land yacht I buy will certainly not fit, and I would not have it any other way. :)

4x4mike

11-20-2008, 12:26 PM

One of my concerns would be the neighbors. I'd be bummed if my neighbor bought a real looker and had it parked out front. I think it would bring the neighborhood down or maybe become a competetion, seeing who owns the biggest pile. We have room in our driveway but I'd like to have it behind a fence for obvious reasons. Who knows.

paddlenbike

11-20-2008, 12:46 PM

I agree, it will be an eyesore and needs to be hidden. Would your wife be opposed to a circle track course in your backyard? J/K, don't even tell her I mentioned it.

slosurfer

11-20-2008, 04:53 PM

ArmorAll the tires and get a nice car cover for it. Everyone will think you just have a nice big old car under it. :laugh: No need for a fence.

slosurfer

11-20-2008, 05:34 PM

Oh yeah, don't forget to paint a "whitewall" on those tires as well. Really makes it look classy! :)

paddlenbike

11-20-2008, 05:46 PM

Chris' idea is even better than mine--which involved securing fence slats to the rear bumper so it looked like it was behind a fence no matter where he parked.

slosurfer

11-29-2008, 08:17 PM

not exactly your criteria, but it is mean looking
http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/929227870.html

Bob98SR5

11-29-2008, 09:59 PM

^^^ THAT'S A CRACK-UP CHRIS.

HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE THAT OWN CARS OF THIS CALIBER TYPE IN ALL CAPS? IF I GET ONE, I PLAN TO DO THE SAME ON ULTIMATEYOTA.

that is some funny shiite!

slosurfer

12-14-2008, 01:17 PM

Mike, I know you were thinking of hauling your kid and wife around with whatever you get, so with a set of these (http://slo.craigslist.org/pts/950624512.html), you can now look at Rancheros and El Caminos. :D

4x4mike

12-14-2008, 08:13 PM

Sweet. That looks better than anything I could have fabbed. We went up to the snow today and I wished I had a beater. I would have been sliding all over the place.

4x4mike

01-21-2009, 09:08 AM

Found a winner in Morro Bay over the weekend. It wasn't for sale but I don't think it would have taken much to have it as yours.

I particularily like the tire rub marks on the boat.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/mezamichael82/DSC00116.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/mezamichael82/DSC00117.jpg

I couldn't get much closer as someone was in the boat. I'm not sure if they were living in it, stealing from it or just hanging out. My wife told me I couldn't have it because it probably wouldn't make it home.

slosurfer

01-21-2009, 11:50 AM

Haha, Mike, I see that thing around all the time. I think they live in the boat and move it around night to night to avoid tickets.

I know exactly what street that is. :laugh:

4x4mike

01-21-2009, 12:59 PM

We had just finished breakfast as we passed it. I think the "occupants" were just finishing breakfast as well, I could hear some dish clanging. It was on Pacific between Morro and Market.

I was going to try to get a hold of you but it looks lke you were on a trip. We ended up taking the Subaru and the wife says she's the only one taking it offroad, not me. Over in Cayucos, where we were staying, there were a couple boat gems for 200-300 dollars. Too bad there weren't any awesome tow rigs like the one above.

paddlenbike

01-21-2009, 01:31 PM

That is a prime rig right there. :lol: Chris seems to know a lot about it, is it yours? Don't hold out on me buddy...I want a joy ride!

slosurfer

01-21-2009, 01:42 PM

:lol: Ken, you're right, I've been eyeing that thing as a tow rig for the 4runner. :laugh: That's all american steel right there. It will take decades for that surface rust to do any harm.

Mike, my Grandpa owns the office building, small boat yard, and little shacks, just right up the street on that side. From just past that carwash to Main St. and Pacific.

You get a pass this time for not contacting me, since I wasn't here. :flipoff:

Ken, get me Mike's cell phone number. I'll leave a note on the car with the number, saying I'd like to buy their tow rig for $5,000 :laugh:

slosurfer

01-22-2009, 05:23 PM

:lol: Ken, did you delete your drunk post from last night? :flipoff:

Found another one for ya:

Modified 1975 Pinto (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/994641244.html) even comes with extra parts

1984 Celica Ministock - $900 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/991951713.html) no pic though :(

1973 Lincoln Continental - $1200 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/991364178.html)

1969 Cadillac Eldorado - $1100 (http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/983827052.html)

4x4mike

01-22-2009, 05:58 PM

paddlenbike

01-22-2009, 09:51 PM

:lol: Ken, did you delete your drunk post from last night? :flipoff:

Who, me? :) Give a guy a break...it was a Wednesday night!

I like the Lincoln. I think the Caddy might be a front driver. :gay:

slosurfer

01-25-2009, 05:08 PM

:lol: Ken, did you delete your drunk post from last night? :flipoff:

Who, me? :) Give a guy a break...it was a Wednesday night!

I like the Lincoln. I think the Caddy might be a front driver. :gay:

:spit: The funny thing is this is probably the one thread where :drink: posts are mandatory. :laugh:

The price is a little high on this one, not to mention it's nothing like what you're looking for, but I would rally the piss out of this one at DV.

1982 Toyota Starlet KP61 - $2500 (Nor Cal) (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/1003870275.html)

paddlenbike

01-25-2009, 07:31 PM

Okay, who's been drinking now? :lol: Let's see how that car compares to my requirements--first post in this thread:
"I'm thinking pre-1974 for smog reasons, at least 20 feet long, 400+ cubic inches of carburated, pushrod V8 power--wood paneling would be a definate plus. Fuel mileage is not a concern. I do not wish to do any major repairs, so it should be a good runner and capable of doing a nice "one-tire fryer." Condition is not important at all; this car is going to get dented. Big time. Jumping capability a definite plus. Cost? Think walmart pricing."

None!!! Just giving you a hard time Chris. :tongueout:

slosurfer

01-25-2009, 08:21 PM

paddlenbike

01-25-2009, 10:16 PM

:lol: I know, I was cracking up as I was posting it, because it's exactly the opposite of your request. It barely has 400 cubic inches of cabin space. :laugh: On the other hand, where else am I supposed to post gems like that one. :flipoff: I still think it would be fun to cage it and take it to the desert. :laugh:

I'll get a big car and you get the small one. Then we'll play demolition derby, loser has to pay the gas, oil and towing bill for the day. :hillbill:

I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread. It's the gift that keeps on giving... :clap: