RRT project

tomslik · February 02, 2009, 05:22:12 AM

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1016789971.html

unklian · February 02, 2009, 07:26:45 PM

Don't think I've even seen an altered wheelbase Mini.

moose · February 02, 2009, 08:17:23 PM

The Blue Goose lives just north of me....

Crosley.In.AZ · February 02, 2009, 09:51:55 PM

couple more photos for idears.... seems to be a common design theme on most of them

unklian · February 02, 2009, 10:53:16 PM

unklian · February 02, 2009, 10:58:15 PM

My apologies is some of these are reposts.

unklian · February 02, 2009, 11:05:13 PM

Carnut · February 02, 2009, 11:16:36 PM

Flying Eyeballs might get a kick out of this one.

Danimal · February 03, 2009, 10:35:12 PM

I'm in. I'll do whatever I'm able and I'll even throw Court and Eli in on the deal. They do a good job cleaning and have good ideas during builds once in a while. Court is working with Frank this week so he might pick up a bad habit or two.

Grandadeo · February 04, 2009, 10:47:14 AM

I just jumped back in this thread and saw that a Crosley looks to be the body of choice. Did a crazedlist search around the country and found these listed on various Craigslists. There were a few more but they were $2000 -$2500 and I figured that was way too much. Most of these aren't cheap but unneeded parts could be sold off to get back some, maybe most, of the investment. You guys have likely seen all of these already but just in case wanted to post them. BTW never knew there were so many products that carried the Crosley name.

Lee

#1
1948 Crosley station wagon - $1500 (Circle Pines, MN.) Reply to: sale-984246695@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2009-01-07, 5:38PM CST

#2
1951 Crosley restoration project - $1500 (Erie, Mi)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2009-01-13, 10:23PM EST
1951 Crosley restoration project - $1500 (Erie, Mi)
2 door hard top, Super Sedan, 4 cyl, 3 speed stick shift, stripped to frame, frame restored, ran good when disassembled, 3 extra engines, 1 extra trans,service and repair manual goes with it, all parts availability, 55 mls to the gallon at 55 mph, time and finance force sale. Serious restoration project. $1500 or best offer
Contact: Eugene Bell cell: 989-906-3933 home: 734-848-8206

#3
1950 crosley hot shot - $1300 (brooks ky)
Reply to: sale-1010220949@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2009-01-27, 5:11PM EST
1950 crosley hot shot 4cly 3 speed needs restored complete 502 693 22
Reply to: sale-1016522221@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2009-02-01, 11:15AM PST

#4
1950 Crosley Wagon - $500 (NOR CAL Mendocino Co.)
I have a 1950 crosley wagon for sale. This is an American micro car. Cute like an Isetta or Messerschmitt. It is a rolling project. Body is in great shape; only a few dings. The floors have some rust through in the depressions behind the front seats. There is a complete cast iron motor and parts of several others. I also have an other chassi that has been cut in half but has good parts. I will consider trades for a vintage scooter.
I will post pictures later today.
I am located in Willits California 95490.

enjenjo · February 04, 2009, 01:18:43 PM

#2 is only 20 miles from me. I will contact him.

unklian · February 04, 2009, 01:32:47 PM

Is there much of a market for the unnecessary parts ?

sirstude · February 05, 2009, 07:06:28 PM

I checked with my buddy and he would sell all his Crosly stuff for the $1000 he paid for it. I can take some pictures if nothing out there works out and see if you are interested. I know there are 2 cars and 3 motors here. I think all Crosly guys seem to have 3 motors, must be a fetish.

Doug

enjenjo · February 05, 2009, 07:32:09 PM

I have an appointment to look at the one in Erie Sunday. We'll see what's there.

enjenjo · February 08, 2009, 04:18:50 PM

Well, I went up and looked at it. not a bad piece overall. The floor is bad, real bad, but we don't need that any way. There is a bit of rust in the bottom of the doors, nothing serious. Minor rust on all 4 fenders, easy to patch. He "repaired" the frame, good welds, not a good job, but another part we don't need. there are 4 engines, three transmissions, and two front axles and rear ends. Three engines are complete, one disassembled. Pplus lots of boxes of extra parts. The body is completely apart, he drilled out all the spot welds to seperate all the panels. To be honest, without something like this, it will likely never see the light of day again. He gave me a lower price than the advertised one. I think it can be had for less. we should be able to sell of most of the parts to recover the purchase price.