Re: [FWDLK] 55 CHRYSLER AT COPART

[Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It looks to me that the fire occurred outside of the car. Notice that the 
seat materials, which would be the first to go, don't show any fire damage. 
I would replace the wire harnesses regardless.

> From the pictures, I would say this car looks very restorable.

Ron


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eastern Sierra Adjustment Svc" <esierraadj@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 55 CHRYSLER AT COPART


> This car definitely has a great amount of salvage-parts value, but, it 
> suffered a lot
> of Hot-Smoke damage, which will have affected the interior, the glass, and 
> any/all
> electrical connections in the car.
>
> The electrical pieces/connections can be individually cleaned, but that 
> job will be time consuming.
>
> Also, the speedo face probably has Hot-Smoke discoloration on it, which 
> may not
> be fully clean-off-able.
>
> The seat springs may well require some treatment to remove residual odor 
> from them, too.
>
> The best use of the car is as a source of  replacement parts.
>
> Neil Vedder
>
>
> debenson2 wrote:
> > power windows too...not must rust see maybe a true west coast car?
> > Steering wheel and horn ring look above average as well.
> >
> >     ----- Original Message -----
> >     *From:* debenson2 <mailto:debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >     *To:* L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >     <mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >     *Sent:* Sunday, December 13, 2009 10:17 AM
> >     *Subject:* Re: [FWDLK] 55 CHRYSLER AT COPART
> >
> >     The carbs, intake and air cleaner has to be worth $1,200 as is and
> >     restored, I bet $2,500 or more! (maybe a lot more!)
> >     The bare engine and trans would make $1,000 quick, lots of special
> >     parts too.
> >     The 150 mph Speedo looks good and with spare parts from a non 300
> >     Speedo sell for $500 maybe more!
> >     The car appears now that it will go cheap so a resto is a big
> >     project but not as big as some and when it would be done what
> >     would that bring???
> >     Or just have the real pleasure of driving a '55 300...
> >      1955 Chrysler donor cars can also be found pretty easily under
> >     $500...
> >         ----- Original Message -----
> >         *From:* John Bartell <mailto:59fins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >         *To:* L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >         <mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >         *Sent:* Saturday, December 12, 2009 5:42 PM
> >         *Subject:* [FWDLK] 55 CHRYSLER AT COPART
> >
> >         Hi all,
> >             For those looking for 55 Chrysler parts... check out the
> >         55 on the Copart.com site...
> >         Lot # 19989739 - 1955 CHRYSLER 300C
> >
> >         Looks like it was in a burning building but not a total
> >         loss!   Looks to have complete engine including batwing air
> >         cleaner
> >
> >
> > <?_eventId=getLot&execution=e4s1&lotId=19989739&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS>
> >         1955
> >
> > <?_eventId=getLot&execution=e4s1&lotId=19989739&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS>
> >         CHRY
> >
> > <?_eventId=getLot&execution=e4s1&lotId=19989739&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS>
> >         300C
> >
> > <?_eventId=getLot&execution=e4s1&lotId=19989739&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS>
> >         NJ - SOMERVILLE <javascript:getFacilityInfo('91');>
> >         Future 98,397 E NJ - SC BN $175
> >
> >
> >         It is listed as a future sale... that could mean a week from
> >         now or 6 months... if they get enough interest, it usually
> >         sells sooner than later.  As you can see the bid is only at 
> > $175... awful cheap for this
> >         beauty!  It has a New Joisey salvage certificate so a title
> >         should be able to be gotten.
> >         You may need to contact a licensed dealer that has a Copart
> >         membership to bid on this gem.   I go through my friend here
> >         locally when I buy wrecks to build for myself or family and
> >         friends.
> >         Hey John Paxos... this would look good in your stable all
> >         restored and shiny!  You could drive it to the next Tulsa or
> >         Forwardlook event!
> >
> >         John in WI   staying a bit warmer than the past few days...
> >         waiting for next blast from the arctic tundra.... and I don't
> >         mean Green Bay!   So far our lowest here was 10 below and 20 -
> >         30 below wind chill! brrrrrr  and about 10 inches of the white
> >         crap!
> >         Go Packers...  booooo Brett who?!
> >
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