Saw a really nice 78 on Barrett Jackson the other day, it went for around 36. Seems like a lot but it had that much in it easy in restorationA rising tide raises all boats, and as the prices on the EBs have gone stratospheric, the others, to varying degrees, are going up too. The 78-79s have seen the greatest increase followed by nice 92-96 examples.
Todd Z.
Saw a really nice 78 on Barrett Jackson the other day, it went for around 36. Seems like a lot but it had that much in it easy in restoration
By the time I finish my 79 I will have near that or more. I never expect to ever get the value of what I put in to it. Since a little child I have been involved in frame off restorations. It is usually a money losing deal and you have to do it for the love of preserving history. I can not stress enough about how it is more labor intensive than just throwing reproduction parts at it. The market is flooded with older vehicles that have reproduced parts bolted on and a paint job thrown on it to make it look brand new.
This is the last vehicle that my Dad and I restored together before he past away. We did as he wished and all of his vehicles went to museums open to the public for all the world to see. He believed that was his payment for the labor of love he put into them.
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Sure no problemI'd like more details on this if you have time. Year and model? Looks like y'all did a fantastic job restoring it
Saw a really nice 78 on Barrett Jackson the other day, it went for around 36. Seems like a lot but it had that much in it easy in restoration
Sure no problem
1911 Brush Designed and built by A.P. Brush. He went on to later work for Cadillac. It is a 4 expanding coil suspension with solid wooden axles and chain drive. The engine is a one cylinder water cooled with an internal counter balance wheel. It uses a set of movable ignition points mounted on the front end of the crankshaft controlling what is know as a buzz box coil for ignition. The transmission is a 2 speed semi auto transmission with reverse. It uses two planetaries that are uses clutches to control. Engine speed and ignition timing are controlled by the two brass knobs at the steering wheel. A.P. Brush wanted to build a car that could be worked on without crawling underneath so the floor boards are removable. Back then when you bought a car you got just the car. No lights no top no speedometer. The front headlights are carbide. The black brackets on the firewall and on back end are for carbide running lights. Looking at the body you can see the resemblance to a buggy. That is a carry over from the horse and buggy era. Most everything that isn't black is wood except for fenders. I was gifted in being taught the old world trade skills of metalworking, machining, and woodwork.
Airmapper has a pretty good assessment of the situation with them. Another factor with them is like most old rigs, they usually aren't air-conditioned so the interior and all your gear gets pretty dusty/dirty in pretty short order. With each trip I took, I sealed things up better and adapted better solutions, but you can only do so much without a pressurized cabin.
Todd Z.
Also check out the early Ram Chargers. Similar to the Bronco, but without any fanfare, and cheap.
That short wheelbase stinks on the hwy, though.
The ramcharger is also a much better looking vehicle.!