Looking for someone with a cell phone, a digital camera and who knows an original engine when they see one to check out a car for me asap in Saskatoon.
I agree - I guess that's what the hobby has come down to. Cold hard cash.
Its a shame. From my perspective if I have the time - I would not hesitate to go check out a car on Vancouver Island for someone - and ask for nothing in return. I just do it for the continued enjoyment of the hobby.
I agree - I guess that's what the hobby has come down to. Cold hard cash.
Its a shame. From my perspective if I have the time - I would not hesitate to go check out a car on Vancouver Island for someone - and ask for nothing in return. I just do it for the continued enjoyment of the hobby.
Dave
Iagree Dave I would drive miles for a thank you.. I was disappointed by a friends reply..
I have looked at a number of cars for people, and most have been for free. I've had people ask me to travel to look at cars, and have offered to pay expenses, which I have accepted. I'm not in it for the money, but if someone offered me $500.00, I'd do whatever it took to get the job done as fast and as accurately as possible. I have mobile internet, and can download and e-mail hi-def photos on the spot. That way, the buyer can ask more questions, and get me to provide additional info while I'm still on the scene. So my last remark was meant as a joke.
I wish I could do it for you... just the enjoyment of 'checkin things out' is always fun for me..
Agreed.
Years ago I went 400 miles one way for a friend to look at a $40,000 L72 Impala. I said I would do that one for gas and a motel. He paid me that plus a food allowance and a "tip". I think it maybe cost him $250 total.
Much closer I would have done a day trip, likely for free or close to it and hit a couple of auto wreckings on the way!
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I agree - I guess that's what the hobby has come down to. Cold hard cash.
Its a shame. From my perspective if I have the time - I would not hesitate to go check out a car on Vancouver Island for someone - and ask for nothing in return. I just do it for the continued enjoyment of the hobby.
Dave
Hi Dave! I am 2 1/2 from 'Stoon so it would be all day trip for me as well. But Cheviac is in the city and I am sure once he sees the thread, he may be able to help you out!
That being said, if he can't, I could go on the weekend coming and make it a full day adventure and other than the gas, nothing else would be expected!!!
You can pm me the details address, phone # etc and I will go from there.... In the meantime, wish I knew of you, as well, this past summer... Bought a "wrec" from Saltspring Island.... Ohhh boy!!! If you get a chance, have a read!!!!
Looks like I have this in hand fellas -= thanks for all the input!
Dave
I am picking up a '68 Caprice wagon this spring that I bought in the fall! Your driving lamps just reminded me that this wagon has them as well...........
I have a 396 Caprice Estate that I'm trying to put on the road this month.
Is this the vehicle you need taken from Kelowna to Sask?
Dave
Reply to pm sent.... No, this Caprice is here and the '70 2+2 Rag is the one I want to get here from Kelowna.
Here is the '68 list
Production date Model Engine Color Interior Location Owner Pic
Aug.31st 1967 16447 V8 Q (858 int.) ontario link #os103350 Impala 2dr coupe M40 Verdoro Green top 21
Sept.28th 1967 16447 V8 R (805 black) ontario link #os105844 Impala 2 dr coupe M35 Matador red 27 black top
Nov. 21st 1967 16487 V8 Q (853 int.) Saskatchewan link #os111489 Impala 2dr sport coupe M35 Verdoro Green C60 spot.67poncho
Dec. 1967 16447 427ci A (parchment) Ontario link St.Terese Impala SS 427 2dr coupe M20 Tuxedo Black D99 Z03 Z24 spotted by Hiller, 73SC,65Camino
Dec.19th 1967 16487 V8 N (805 int.) ontario link #os124084 Impala 2dr sport coupe M35 Cordovan Maroon
3rd week Dec 16645 307ci Q (839 int,) Sask. link 1967 Caprice wagon M35 Verdoro Green 67poncho ST 525127 St Terese
Jan.10th 1968 15369 6 cyl S (831 int.) ontario link #os131046 Biscayne 4 dr Jade gold met.
2nd week Jan. 16447 V8 K (842 int.) ontario link 1968 Impala 2dr hrdtp M35 Tripoli turquoise ST 527976 St.Terese
1st week April 15611 8 cyl Y (803 black) ontario link 1968 Belair 2 dr sdn M35 Butternut yellow
April 8th 1968 16487 396ci Q (883 int.) ontario link os137498 Impala 2dr hrdtp M40 Verdoro Green spot. 68sd
2nd week April 15669 V8 E (818 int.) Labrador link 1968 Belair 4 dr M35 Fathom Blue met. spot. 67Poncho ST 542009 C50 U80
2nd week April 16487 V8 E (853 int.) Ontario link 1968 Impala 2dr hrdtp M40 Fathom Blue met. ST 547805
April 17th 1968 16447 8 cyl M (806 black) ontario link #os140308 Impala 2 dr coupe M40 Burnished brown 27 black top
April 17th 1968 15469 V8 F (816 int.) Sask. link #os140787 Biscayne 4dr Island Teal met. Spotted by 67poncho
May 3rd 1968 15469 V8 P (802 int.) ontario link #os143609 Biscayne 4dr M35 Seafrost Green
1st week May 15611 V8 E (818 blue) ontario link 1968 Belair 2 dr sdn M35 Fathom blue ST 5544898 St. Terese
May 27th 1968 15669 8 cyl M (832 int.) ontario link #os146434 Belair 4 dr M35 Burnished saddle met.
2ndweek June 16439 V8 H (853 int.) Manitoba link 1968 Impala 4dr hrdtp M40 Grecian Green C08 black top ST 571150 St.Terese C50 C56 U80 spot. 62Beaumont
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Saturday 10th of April 2010 02:39:02 PM
Agreed. I first got to know him in the 80's and always enjoy seeing him. Even if he is only a Chevy guy and cares nothing about Canadian Pontiacs..............!
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I offered a fellow 500.00 to look at a Beaumont in N.S. and he was "busy"
