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Shhh—These Cars Will Be Future Classics

Shhh—These Cars Will Be Future Classics

People often ask me if I had a large amount of money to spend on a car what would I buy. This is my poor boy’s short list of fun and unique cars that I can afford to own and enjoy.

50 Years of Buying Cars Off the Street

50 Years of Buying Cars Off the Street

50 Years of Buying Cars Off the Street Knockin’ on doors for 50 years I have been knocking on doors and saying, “hey mister wanna sell your car?” since I was 12 years old. I have bought ( and saved from the crusher) 100’s of vehicles this way....
“I want to restore a car!”

“I want to restore a car!”

“I want to restore a car!” If you are a car guy or gal I bet you have met someone who has said that to you. Usually the person wants to do a “father son or daughter project or a mother son or daughter project”. They have some automotive skills and have a genuine...
When The Tree Grows Thru It

When The Tree Grows Thru It

When The Tree Grows Thru It Trees are wonderful! Not so much so when they are growing thru the car. We are going to restore it. It was grandpa’s car and we are going to keep it. “Not for sale”. I have heard it all. You too, probably, if you have been...
If You Don’t Have a Trailer You Better Have a Buddy!

If You Don’t Have a Trailer You Better Have a Buddy!

If You Don’t Have a Trailer You Better Have a Buddy! Don’t sell your trailer—until you have the new replacement! I have written before about mining CL. I have also wrote about trailering escapades. This is a combination story. It starts with selling my car...
Sometimes a NOT so Great Notion

Sometimes a NOT so Great Notion

Sometimes a NOT so Great Notion I have been dreaming ( or is that scheming ) of building a Willys Jeep Wagon into an affordable street rod. I knew I wanted a 2 wheel drive and I wanted the Woody look. The old wagons are plentiful and affordable and the cowl back could...

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