RRT project

[unklian]

Spindle mount wheels would be expensive.... need brakes on all 4 corners?

Ford made some nice forged Aluminum "Space Saver" wheels.
Late model Mustangs etc.With some proper narrow tires, they
would work fine on front for dragging.

Shouldn't be too difficult/expensive to get.

[purplepickup]

It's an inside/outside thing between me and George on the BBQ trailer. Because I only worked on one side I'd guess anything I worked on would only be half-fast. GPster

The side Joe did was perfect.  I let the template slip on my side and it's very obvious.  Of course there's always someone around to remind me about it or show off the screwup while I'm around.  :oops:    

....so if I'm working on something on the Crosley, keep an eye on me.

There will probably be quite a few inside jokes among the members that work together on the car project.  That's the social side of doing something like this that will live a long time.

[sirstude]

I checked with the 2 guys that knew about the Crosley wagon in Casper, and they both said they could drive me there, but not give directions.  It is on the way to the old Auto Auction is what the said.  Does anyone have any connections to Casper WY that might be able to drive around and find it? I can connect them to the guys I know and between them it might be found.  That is if a Wagon is what we are looking for.  I was also told yesterday, that one of the guys in the Antique Car club list's having 4 of them, so I will check that out also.  Curt, has not made up his mind on the 2 that he has that I mentioned last week.

Doug

[enjenjo]

I really would rather have a sedan than a wagon. I found one near here in mi. but he is firm on $1500. but there are a bunch of spare parts with it.

[unklian]

Have to allow transportation costs on something far away.

A "free" car in Australia, might not be a good deal by the time it arrived.

[enjenjo]

Don't get me wrong, a wagon at the right price would do too. I'm still trying to track down the one in Wauseon.

[purplepickup]

Here's a wagon in Snottsdale, AZ.  Don't know if it's worth $1500 tho.
http://www.collectorcarads.com/Crosley-Wagon/26441



While I was poking around I saw this way to make the body fit a longer wheelbase too.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

I think that red bucket of bolts was on eBay last year.  interesting idea  with the front sheet metal.

Don't tell the Crosley owner what the intent of the body use is... some are OEM strong with opinions.

One fellow here had one of my former Crosley car bodies for sale  on craigs list ... it was a wagon too.

[unklian]

Can anyone find a straight on side view
of a Crosley sedan and a Crosley wagon ?

They have the same wheelbase, the only
difference will be the profile on the back.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

a few photos of Crosley cars

[unklian]

'48 Wagon


Coupe with stock roof.

[unklian]

Chopped top and altered wheelbase.

[unklian]

Looks like a 40 Ford hood.

[unklian]

This one sits nice, the body is lower than the Blue one.
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Notice the roof hatch.



Body appears to be 'glas.

[unklian]

Nice looking car,sold.
http://gassermadness.com/forsale/sold/smith-cros/index.htm