For sale 55 Chevy

[Ms Grumpy]

So I got this e-mail from Ms flash with the heading "Shane". I think that flash and the Mrs. name each car. and man would I love to have this car in my garage.

[flash]

Actually Shane is our nephew who first posted this car on Craigslist for me .The car does however have a name ,shes Old Blue .She really needs a good home where she will get driven and hopefully loved by someone .She just sits in her corner and patiently waits for her new owner.

[Ms Grumpy]

I can put this in the for sale forum if you would like.

[Ms Grumpy]

Man...I really wish I had the room. I have always wanted one of these.

[SS Shaun]

ask him if he would trade for my chevelle :)

[flash]

Ms Grumpy ,please do put it in the for sale area and right now the only trade Im interested in is cash as I need the room in my shop where the 55 is currently living.

[Ms Grumpy]

OK..it is moved flash. Now we just need some info and a sale price.

[Rank]

2-dr hardtop belair .... it doesnt get much better than that!

(Talk to us Flash!)

[flash]

It has all new suspension front and rear ,tubular control arms ,new power steering and new front power disc brakes ,new wiring harness front to rear ,new Iditit chrome tilt column w/new reproduction smaller steering wheel ,new shocks and the rear shocks have been taken off the body with a new part that I dont remember what its called. It has had a new stereo installed a few years ago .The wiper system has been replaced with an under dash unit .I replaced the radiator a few years a go as well .The interior is dated as its done in a blue velour type material ,needs new carpet as it had a floor shifter in it when I bought it and I hated it.It needs some floorpan work due to the shifter being removed and the previous owner didnt do the best job on the rest of the floor pan. Ive got about $30,000 in this car and Im done .Ive been asking $22,500 for it but the out the door price is currently $16,000 as it really needs to go to someone who will enjoy and finish it .I just have no time or interest in it anymore ,your thoughts welcomed .
John

[Derek69SS]

Beautiful car Flash!

I wish I had room for it, but I can't be buying more cars until my Chevelle is back together. Good luck with the sale!

[Ms Grumpy]

It has all new suspension front and rear ,tubular control arms ,new power steering and new front power disc brakes ,new wiring harness front to rear ,new Iditit chrome tilt column w/new reproduction smaller steering wheel ,new shocks and the rear shocks have been taken off the body with a new part that I dont remember what its called. It has had a new stereo installed a few years ago .The wiper system has been replaced with an under dash unit .I replaced the radiator a few years a go as well .The interior is dated as its done in a blue velour type material ,needs new carpet as it had a floor shifter in it when I bought it and I hated it.It needs some floorpan work due to the shifter being removed and the previous owner didnt do the best job on the rest of the floor pan. Ive got about $30,000 in this car and Im done .Ive been asking $22,500 for it but the out the door price is currently $16,000 as it really needs to go to someone who will enjoy and finish it .I just have no time or interest in it anymore ,your thoughts welcomed .
John

I am dying here....

That is a smokin' deal.....

[flash]

I have had lots of guys in the past year tell me that even with the work it needs to make it nice that its a great deal but nobody seems to be willing to turn loose of the cash . Someone out there needs this baby as bad as I want the space its taking up.I dont have to sell it but its foolish to keep paying insurance and upkeep on a car that never gets driven.Anyone who sends me a buyer gets a $500 finders fee.

[fleming23]

John, can't remember....is this car a 350 with a turbo 350?

Also, I have someone who showed a little interest but wanted to see more pictures. I know you guys don't get good internet up there in the sticks but if you have any way to get some more photos of the interior, motor, trunk, etc it would definitely help!!

[flash]

Eric ,it is 350/350 and send me your E Mail address and I can get some more pics .They will be coming from my wifes work as we still cant get Windstream to fix our internet.

[RBeckman]

I would have been interested in it but I just bought the Camaro that the clock does not work off Flint Tony... Nice car though

[Ms Grumpy]

I would have been interested in it but I just bought the Camaro that the clock does not work off Flint Tony... Nice car though

Does the "lemon law" apply on that purchase ?

[Ms Grumpy]

I have had lots of guys in the past year tell me that even with the work it needs to make it nice that its a great deal but nobody seems to be willing to turn loose of the cash . Someone out there needs this baby as bad as I want the space its taking up.I dont have to sell it but its foolish to keep paying insurance and upkeep on a car that never gets driven.Anyone who sends me a buyer gets a $500 finders fee.

Isn't it amazing what happens when your wife sends me things flash. I am hoping that you get a lot of interest. I have links to this forum on my Facebook page and the NOCC Facebook page.

[RBeckman]

Does the "lemon law" apply on that purchase ?

I've contacted the BBB to file a complaint since the car just went off the 36,000 mile GM warranty not sure that they will accept the car is 39 years old though.

[flash]

It would be nice to see her go to someone to do her right ,just too many toys at my house .

[Ms Grumpy]

I've contacted the BBB to file a complaint since the car just went off the 36,000 mile GM warranty not sure that they will accept the car is 39 years old though.

It's worth a try. We are talking about a defective radio here.

[BillsCamino]

I've seen John's '55 in person if anyone is interested and needs further first hand info...:cool:

I just had another '55 210 (Red) leave my shop two weeks ago. Transmission replacement, brakes rebuilt, front seat recovered, new brake lines, radiator repaired, and a tune up.
Cool car too.

[fleming23]

Joan sent me a few more pictures I thought I'd post on here for you guys.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Johns%2055%20Bel%20Air/8.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Johns%2055%20Bel%20Air/7.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Johns%2055%20Bel%20Air/6.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Johns%2055%20Bel%20Air/5.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Johns%2055%20Bel%20Air/3.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/Johns%2055%20Bel%20Air/2.jpg

[flash]

I had 4 more lookers yesterday so at least there is some interest in her ,maybe someone will take her home soon.

[FlintTony]

I would have been interested in it but I just bought the Camaro that the clock does not work off Flint Tony... Nice car though


Well, I don't want to be hit with a law-suit over the clock not working, so I will give Ric a wind-up pocket watch that I have here in the shop. The watch will look nice hanging from the mirror. He can put some black tape over the original non working clock and tell everyone that the car is a "special order, one off , custom time feature" car.

Nice 55 Flash. Good luck with the sale.

[flash]

Its getting some interest now that I have dropped the price but the price now is rock bottom .I stopped today to look at a truck for one of our foster boys and the guy asked me if I still had the 55 for sale and he wants to come see it. Someone had told him about it a while back but he didnt know where I lived or how to find me as he didnt know my name.We will see what happens but its just a matter of the right person seeing it.

[RBeckman]

Well, I don't want to be hit with a law-suit over the clock not working, so I will give Ric a wind-up pocket watch that I have here in the shop. The watch will look nice hanging from the mirror. He can put some black tape over the original non working clock and tell everyone that the car is a "special order, one off , custom time feature" car.

Nice 55 Flash. Good luck with the sale.

Too late Tony, I have talked to 1800-CALL-SAM, 1800-CALL-LEE-FREE and the famous Jeffery Feiger law firm. They are all very intersted in the case and all said should get somewhere in the $800,000 to 1.5 Million for all of Emotional duress that I have been through with the clock not working. But the wind-up watch is very temping offer, maybe if you throw in a piece of velcro in so it will cover the OEM clock I will call of the lawyers.

I took the Camaro out yesterday and put about 50 miles on it with a full tank and some sea-foam in the gas tank and it is running better....

Flash, the 55 would make a cool gasser.

[Ms Grumpy]

Too late Tony, I have talked to 1800-CALL-SAM, 1800-CALL-LEE-FREE and the famous Jeffery Feiger law firm. They are all very intersted in the case and all said should get somewhere in the $800,000 to 1.5 Million for all of Emotional duress that I have been through with the clock not working. But the wind-up watch is very temping offer, maybe if you throw in a piece of velcro in so it will cover the OEM clock I will call of the lawyers.

I took the Camaro out yesterday and put about 50 miles on it with a full tank and some sea-foam in the gas tank and it is running better....



Just think Ric, after all is said and done, and the attorney's take their fees. You might have enough left over to buy your own velcro.

[flash]

I got a bunch of velcro I can send him some for free .........................

[Ms Grumpy]

So what is the update on the Truck flash. I am sending the info to a friend of mine who has shown some interest.

[flash]

The truck is still sitting in its corner of the bodyshop awaiting its turn. Hopefully they will get started on it again real soon. They are doing as much insurance work as they can get as that is wtat they make their money on.

[flash]

It seems nobody wants my 55 Chevy yet ,just thought I would bring it TTT .

[fleming23]

It seems nobody wants my 55 Chevy yet ,just thought I would bring it TTT .

Tried to see if there was any interest down this way and everyone thought it looked good but nothing serious.

[flash]

bttttttttttttttt

[Ms Grumpy]

Same here. I have been talking it up and it just seems like people are keeping their purse string really tight. We won't give up til you have it sold.

[flash]

Still for sale ,someone come get her.

[69chevelless]

What's the engine, trans and price?

[flash]

Engine is 350 with 350 trans and price is currently $16,000 .I have over 30,000 in it and just never drive it .I really need the room in my shop more than I need this car as My 72 Chevy truck will be coming home someday from a frameoff restomodification and it needs an indoor parking spot.

[Ms Grumpy]

flash, did you every put it on Craigs list ?

[flash]

My nephew posted it on Craigslist a long time a go and all I got was people wanting to trade land ,streetrods ,or duplexes for it .I also started getting responses from inappropriate web sites listed as a response from my add so I had him take it down.

[flash]

Still for sale ,have a guy coming today to look at it ,maybe he will give her a good home.

[Ms Grumpy]

Tried to see if there was any interest down this way and everyone thought it looked good but nothing serious.

Fleming I love your avatar.

Oh yeah...good luck flash !

[flash]

Well it didnt sell yet but still a possibility ,he was actually looking at it for a friend of his but he really liked it for himself .Either way the word is getting out everytime I show it .It will sell when the right person sees it and luckily it is not a forced sale. He knows what my bottom dollar is so we will see what happens.I know one thing is that I would not make it as a used car salesman as I tell everything I know about anything Im trying to sell as I dont want anyone to think I tried to hide anything .I dont even know what I would really do with the money from it at this point in time .

[Ms Grumpy]

You would put it in the bank for one of your other projects. You would find something to do with the money. If not, I would gladly take it off your hands.

[flash]

Joan's T/A needs a little attention but not that much. Maybe add A/C to my truck.

[Ms Grumpy]

See...it's not so hard to figure out which vehicle you will spend the money on.

[grandsport]

I give you top dollar on trade towards a new Hyundai. Joan can be drivin' a new Hyundai on Monday.

[flash]

You would be hard pressed to get her out of her 04 Sport Trac we got a while back,she loves it and so do I plus I dont ever want another car payment.

[Ms Grumpy]

Don't mess with Joan and her cars. lol

Gotta keep her happy. :)

[flash]

When Joan's happy ,Im happy.

[firepiper]

Very nice!

[flash]

55 is still for sale ,free tank of gas to go with it .Someone needs another toy I hope. Its still getting some interest but no real offers yet .I washed her yesterday and drove her a bit .Parked her at the top of my driveway and had a few lookers so at least people know she's available.

[Ms Grumpy]

It's always a good thing for people to know "she's" available. I couldn't resist.

[flash]

She's definitely available for the right amount of $$$$$$$$$.

[grandsport]

I can maybe sell it for you.How much is it?

[flash]

Bottom $$ is $15,000 ,got twice that in it .

[grandsport]

Bottom $$ is $15,000 ,got twice that in it .

Email me some good pics.gspitz396@Gmail.com.lower case g.

[Ms Grumpy]

I have some pics if flash can't get them to you.

[flash]

Ms Grumpy ,send them to him if you dont mind.
Thanks John

[Ms Grumpy]

Give me a minute, gotta find them in my massive e-mail. Gotta love the e-mail.

[Ms Grumpy]

The only pics that I have of the 55 are the ones in the first post. I am sorry I cannot find the e-mail, I will keep looking.

[Ms Grumpy]

I bumped this thread because I got a text about pics of flash's 55.

flash, if you have more, have Joan e-mail them to me and I will post them.

[flash]

Ms Grumpy ,whatever pics I have are on my home computer and its offline while I wait on my servce provider to fix it.

[flash]

Still for sale and open to offers. Someone besides me needs this car.

[flash]

55 recently sold for cheap but glad it found a good home.