Barn Find Journal

Looking for Project Cars and Old Trucks Again

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 06:48:00 +0000

Old Car in the Barn

Start off this year 2016 by letting go of that old project car in the barn. Contact us Susan or Larry If you have no idea of how much the old car or truck is worth these days, we'll come out and take a look at it and tell you how much we think you can get for it. Then we'll find you a buyer for the car. The buyer pays us a small finders fee, you pay us nothing. Contact us today and let's get this year going good.

David Dunbar Buick

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:40:00 +0000

David Dunbar Buick died a poor man.

During David Buick's hay day years, his net worth totaled at least fifty times that of most men in that day. The first car he designed in 1903 had two-cylinders and only had twenty-one horsepower. He sold 37 automobiles in 1904. David Buick was a versatile inventor, few people know he designed the modern lawn sprinkler, enameled the bathtub, and help modernize indoor toilets.

It wasn't until William C. Durant decided to back David Buick in manufacturing his car on a large scale that Buick became rich. By 1910, Buick had become one of the top ten car makers in America. But Buick didn't accomplish all this on his own.

William Durant hired men like Charles W. Nash, Walter P. Chrysler, and Louis Chevrolet to help out with the early Buick manufacturing operation. By 1908, Durant had formed General Motors. By this time, the original inventor of the Buick was no longer in the group. As I stated in the beginning, Buick died in poverty. The only thing General Motors kept was Buick's name.

1959 Chevys (both) project cars for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:49:00 +0000

1959 Chevy sedan parts car front seat

The owner of these two 1959 Chevy project cars for sale says, The picture with the rust spot is the worst part of the body. The car has never been painted and still has the original paint on it or should I say what is left of the original paint.

But at least you get to see exactly what you are getting. Remember, the floors in the Bel Air 2 door are rusted thru. Have a clear title on the 4 door and no title on the Bel Air 2 door. Owner says he has enough of everything to build the 1959 Chevy 2-door.

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1959 Chevy Bel Air 2-dr project car

1936 Chevrolet sedan for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:29:00 +0000

This 1936 Chevy sedan is now for sale. Chevy runs and is in good condition. Right now the car is located in Springfield, Missouri Owner will be taking more pictures soon. For more information email Larry at larry@vintageozarks.com. Or for more information, visit our website at VintageOzarks.com "Project cars and old trucks for sale".

Chevy Project Car for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:25:00 +0000

This 1956 Chevrolet Hardtop Coupe project car is now for sale. The owner has given this Chevy project tender loving care, but he says its time to let someone else finish it up. This project car won't last long so if you know someone who wants to restore a 1956 Chevy coupe, send him a link now. All the hard work has already been done. And the owner has all the parts you'll need. If you want more information, email Larry at larry@vintageozarks.com. To see dozens more photos, go to 1956 Chevy project car photos

Is This a Morris Minor Rust Bucket

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:23:00 +0000

What is a Morris Minor?

We received this picture of a rust bucket beauty from Lyle, a friend near Neosho, Missouri.

Lyle wrote: I.occasionally browse your blog and website. I too have an interest in photographing the "ghost" cars of the past that are often tucked away in the Ozarks.

These pictures were taken outside of Stark City, MO near my home. I believe it is a Morris Minor. The last 2 pics are of an old barn - if you look hard you can see the silhouette of an old grain truck or something similar tucked away in there. The last one is of the house on the property. All pics are taken from the road as not to violate boundaries. Enjoy!

Thank you very much, Lyle, for sending up these wonderful photos -- Larry and Susan

1955 Napco truck for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:46:00 +0000

Here's a rare barn find -- 1955 Napco original and it's for sale. This Napco truck is located near Bolivar, MO. Contact Larry if you want more information about this old truck: Larry

1955 Nap-co barn find for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:43:00 +0000

1972 Chevy pickup truck

This is picture of a 1972 Chevy pickup truck but I am getting one that looks just like this. My Dad's sister bought a 1972 Chevy c10 long bed back when it was a new truck. Dad bought it from her and used it up until he passed away. He left it to me. This old Chevy truck has been in my family for nearly 40 years and it still runs good.

We are soon going to drive down to Ozark MO and pick it up. Thanks Dad. I will be proud to put it in my garage and use it when needed. I love that old truck.

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noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:36:00 +0000

Traveling the back roads in the Ozarks

We have spent the last five years using all our energy, which was low, rebuilding our lives after a major catastrophe in our life. Larry has been unable to do anything and I have been taking care of him. We have had to downsize our life and our world.

But today we can see the sun coming up over the horizon once again. Thank all of you for your wonderful patience and support. We long to get back on the road locating old cars and trucks for you.

Email us now to let us know what old cars or trucks you want us to find. Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:32:00 +0000

Project Cars and Old Trucks for Sale

Larry and Susan locate old classic project cars and trucks in Hickory County, MO and find buyers for the project car nationwide. Do you have an old car sitting around? We will help you find out what it is worth and post photos of it on our site. We have established a powerful project car network online since 2004.

Contact Larry to get your car or truck sold: Email some pics of your vehicle to: larry@vintageozarks.com. Let's get started.

Bumper Cars on Streets

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:09:00 +0000

You can now make old bumper cars street legal and enjoy the savings on gasoline.

1940 Cadillac project car for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +0000

Here is a pre-war 1940 Cadillac project car for only $2900 obo. This car was manufactured before World War II. Contact Larry is you have questions about this Cadillac project car.

Located in California. larry@vintageozarks.com

1963 Peugeot 430 Series project car for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:36:00 +0000

This 1963 Peugeot 430 Series project car is an 80%complete non runner. These are the kind of project cars that will be worth the most in the future because they will serve the purpose of being easy on the gas. $900 obo. Located in California.

We are posing this project car on our blog because Susan is having trouble accessing our website. Email Larry at larry@vintageozarks.com with any questions. Thank you.

De Vaux Automobile - A Jewel for Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:57:00 +0000

1932 De Vaux 2-dr Sport Coupe 6 cyl engine

The De Vaux (pronounced DeVoe)automobile was manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan and its body design and style was related to the 1930 Durant automobile. Matter of fact, not much later the De Vaux was built in Oakland, California at the Durant plant.

All De Vaux automobiles were in one model only called the 6/75. De Vaux automobiles, although beautiful and well-made, were only manufactured from April 1931 until January 1932 producing about 4,000 coupes and sedans.

Demand for the De Vaux was so high the De Vaux Motors Company could not keep up with it and was taken over in February 1932 by Continental Motors Corporation. The Continental Motors Corporation manufactured De Vaux cars but they lacked the class De Vaux had given his cars.

The McCue Car -- 1909 to 1911 Motorcar

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:31:00 +0000

The McCue Car Company was in business from 1909 through 1911. The company was located in Hartford, Connecticut. McCue manufactured a Runabout and a four passenger Touring Car. The Model R vintage car body was made with aluminum and wood panels.

All McCue motorcars had a three-speed transmission and a four cylinder, four cycle engine. The first McCue car (Model R) engine had 36 horsepower engine but later McCue expanded the engine to 45 horsepower (Model G).

McCue advertised that each horsepower moved about 67 pounds so the McCue motorcar was light and fast for the era.

1949 Chevy Pickup Restored by Young Teen

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:47:00 +0000

Teen Builds 1949 Chevy pickup

I just wanted to update you on the progress that we have made on the truck. I'm 18 now years ikd and have made some pretty significant changes to the truck over the last five years.

I purchased a truck from you (vintageozarks.com) about five years ago when I was 13 years old. It was a that someone you were related too had for sale. We down to the Missouri Ozarks from West Virginia to get that 1949 Chevy

We built it the first time using a dropped axle and put in a Chevy 235 Straight-Six.

I drove it like that a couple times and blew up the engine.

In the same week I blew up the engine I was planning on taking it to the first car show.

I went ahead and went to the car show as just a viewer and won a new engine and transmission in a raffle drawing. It is a Chevy 350 with a 700r4 transmission.

Since I have won that engine I have put a Mustang II front suspension, 12 bolt rear end, power steering, power brakes, and the new engine and trans. The interior has been r edone and the bed has white oak custom cut by a friend of mine. For the gas tank we used a beer keg in the bed, and it still wears the original paint with the pork and beef stickers on the side of the hood.

This time around I finally made it to the car show where I'd won the engine before. My 1949 Chevy pickup and I were featured on the front page of our local paper.

Hopefully I can get published in a magazine which is my ultimate goal. Just wanted to let you know that I still had it and am still working on it. -- Tyler

Dear Tyler,
Thank you very much for writing to us to let us know you carried through on the truck restoration of our relative's old farm truck. Finding someone who would love that old truck was important to us. You have made both of us happy today. -- Larry and Susan, Vintageozarks.com

Cleaning Up a 1953 Ford for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:49:00 +0000

When you get old doing fun things is not always a pleasure. We must clean up our old 1953 Ford so someone will buy it. It has to be done and we will have to do it.

And we will have to get that old classic car cleaned up before really cold weather sets in. I think we should make a YouTube video of us working on the car -- old barn finds are romantically beautiful but cleaning up a car that is older than we are is a chore these days.

1953 Ford project for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:02:00 +0000

We want to sell this 1953 Ford Crestmark (V8 engine) for $1500 (Larry wants to ask $2000) but I want to sell it fast. all tires are up and holding with 40 year old air in them. All original. Old detective car, one family owner. Originally out of Kansas City area. Floorboard is rusted through but the car trunk is solid, which means the car is solid as well. Email me if you want this project car for sale.

Dodge Wayfarer

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:07:00 +0000

The Dodge Wayfarer Sportabout (previously called a roadster) was manufactured for the young people of the day. Read what a brochure stated about this car:

Heed the call of the open road in the sportiest car on the highway. The durable fabric top on its lightweight aluminum frame can be raised or lowered quickly and easily with one hand... Chrome-trimmed safety glass side windows that roll up completely with one-and-one half turns give a completely weatherproof car... You'll enjoy the relaxing comfort of the extra wide, soft-cushioned knee-level seat with legroom to spare... the festive playtime look of bright interior fittings and colorful [artificial] textile leather upholstery. Out on the road, you'll thrill to the eager responsiveness of the big 103 horsepower Dodge 'Get-Away' Engine.

Old Dodge Project Car Precursor to Muscle Cars

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:46:00 +0000

1956 Dodge Coronet sedan complete $1000

Project car for sale: This Dodge Coronet (1956) is rare even though this classic car is a four-door sedan.

The reason is this particular year and make of Dodge is considered so rare is because it is the precursor to all the muscle cars that followed. This old dodge was a muscle car before the manufacturers knew what a muscle car really was.

We placed about 25 new photos of this dodge project car on our online photo storage. You can also watch walk-arounds of this car and get a good feel for its condition by watching short videos on YouTube. See a video of this 1956 Dodge Coronet

How to Syphon Gasoline

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:14:00 +0000

Back here in the Ozarks, life slows way down during the winter; that means we won't be able to see how the Depression is hitting our area until now, March 1, 2010. That date is the start of Tourist Season down here. My guess is our area booms with traffic that would have gone to Branson MO if they had more cash.

With that said, I've laid the foundation for a discussion of things farmers sometimes have to do now instead of filling up all their machinery. Syphon.

Benchmark Barn Find Journal

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:59:00 +0000

The bench you see at the back of this car is part of the car. Not sure how it works but thought the image was perfect for this blog post benchmarking where Barn Find Journal is at and where it is going.

Spring is coming and hopefully with spring will come better health for both of us. We endured a great loss and recovery is coming along. With the spring robins and sweet new leaves and sunshine will come energy and therefore travel to spruce up our WebLot of project cars and old trucks for sale.

Rare 1957 Crestliner boat for sale (416)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:31:00 +0000

This 1957 Crestliner with aa 1957 Johnson outboard motor is a real find. Such a small world too -- the man who owns this boat and motor (and has the title) lives only a few miles from us. I did some research on this boat and discovered:

Larson Motorcraft produced Crestliners from 1955-1957.

All Johnson outboards prior to 1958 are collector engines.

This boat is aluminum and wood and original.

The original coloring was red and white.

Larson changed company to Crestliner in 1957.

There a many things about this old classic Crestliner that make it a collector's dream but the owner only wants $850 for the whole kit and caboodle.

We hope someone who loves old boats ends up with this one. by the way, the 1957 Johnson 3.5 hp still runs great and the boat is usable as is.

Email Larry is you want it for $850 at larry@vintageozarks.com

Morris Minor Moggie Car

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:47:00 +0000

Type in any of these key words: barn find, barn finds, barn find cars, barn finds cars, car barn finds, old barn finds, or the barn find and you will find dozens of sites and blogs about Barn Finds.

A Morris Minor is part of this barn find in the United Kingdom area. The British love for the Morris Minor is "Moggie" which can be compared to what we American's nicknamed the Model-T "Tin Lizzie."

Britain, India, and Australia still love the Morris Minor today and honor the car annually at a Morris Minor Rally. The photo on the left was taken a one of those rallies.

The Morris Minor was the car for the working class folks, similar to the Model-T for America's working class of the same era. Today, Britains, Australians, New Zealanders, and Indians find these old buggies desirable and any that are found and restored if at all possible.

1915 Franklin motorcar with air-conditioning

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:09:00 +0000

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