Couldn't pass it up

Found a pretty solid California A100 pickup...64 with original paint, 6 cyl. 3 speed. The owner has all of the replacement glass, seats, wipers and bezels so that really helps. Shipping arrangements have been made, just waiting for the pick up date. With the shipping, the budget went over just a little but I feel alot better about this truck than many of the other trucks here in the midwest. If anythingI've found some parts trucks

My wife and I are lucky to have a few friends in Cali to handle the payment arrangements otherwise I probably wouldn't have been able to do this....too many scammers. I sent a small deposit via paypal and the remaining cash will be handed over upon loading

also...thanks to itruns for consultation, great guy right there

Well, here she is as she sits in Cali waitung for pick up

Looks like a keeper!!!!

Congrats Dan. I'm hoping you share the details of how you found the new ride. After seeing those pics, I'm totally jealous

Hope everything goes well.

WOW!!! heck of a solid starting place, you dont find a body that nice here in the rust belt. hope your planning on posting some pics as you work on it!

Well you know how OCD can be HA...

As I believe I stated in a previous "rant" I have searched and offered a finders fee for anything of any interest and I've pretty much every POS A100 truck in a 200 mile radius...and 1 Ford that was believed to be a Dodge

Here are somepics and prices if anyone is interested

A guy can get this for a few hundred bucks in Fortville Indiana...they just want it gone


$1500 also in Fortville Indiana



$3250 (wow) in Sharpsville Inidiana


$800 Kentucky


$500 Mecca Indiana





I searched every corner of the internet until I found an old old listing on an oddball site. I called the guy and surprisingly he still he had it...I was the only one to have ever called about it since it was an oddball site. The bad thing was that the truck was 2200 miles away. After days of talking we were finally able to agree on a final price that had gone back and forth several times and I was able to get a decent shipping quote to make this all possible.

The seller sent plenty of pics and while it does have a few areas that need attention, I feel that it's something I can handle without having to shell out alot of cash to repair. The worst area is the right rear bed corner...has a few holes but I don't see welding in a new corner as being a problem. Also has a few rusty bed supports but he is including replacements that I can weld in.







So at this point I'm pretty excited but being patient...just waiting...OH THE WAITING AAAAHHHHHH!!







He was telling me that this thing still has an original California "Pink Slip" and if at all possible, I should really seek a way to try to hold onto it since it's pretty rare to get one...

Nice score! Looks solid ,Shipping seems exspensive but in the long run to get a rig like that it's really pretty cheap. Can't wait to see more pics when it arrives. Bill

They make those corner panels, getting a solid body will save you thousands. Look forward for more updated pic's when you get it.

who are you using for shipping? oo3

oo3 wrote:who are you using for shipping? oo3

United Auto Carriers

You have a hook up on shipping? I figure if something better pops up before I get a date, I'll go for it

$775 from Fresno to Indy

G-Man wrote:They make those corner panels, getting a solid body will save you thousands. Look forward for more updated pic's when you get it.

I'm a picture postin' fool

that sounds like a good price - dont know anything about the company - i have used dependable auto shippers - i kind of doubt they will have a better price but they did have good service - guys here and at vcvc have used kiwi carriers also - oo3

if the united auto carriers is the same company as in these reviews http://www.transportreviews.com/company/united-auto-carriers.asp
you might want to think twice about them - oo3

yea, ya know I saw that last night. But after searching many carriers on that site I found it hard to find alot of companies that didn't have some hard stikes against them. They have only been on the site for a few months so I'm not sure if that would make any difference or not.

Heres an example...

Dependable Auto shippers have been on the site for 6 years...alot of hard strikes, but just enough good ones to give them 2 stars

http://www.transportreviews.com/company/dependable-auto-shippers.asp

I'm not discounting the advice you have given and I gladly accept it...I know someone that used to work for United and he said they were great so that's what I based my decision on. There was actually one company that was cheaper by about $50 but their rating made me really nervous. I do have plenty of time to move the truck so if it doesn't pan out with United, I'll move on to the next hauler.

Thank you for your advice.

Looks like a good unmolested pickup and its a 5 window!! Nice score. Shop around for auto carriers, the cheapest doesnt mean the best option, make sure the carrier has some kinda insurance to cover any dammage, falls off the truck ect... Ive seen nice vintage rides really damaged due to the driver's ignorance. Also have the seller or your friend in the area video or take pictures documenting everything while loading. Ive had a bad experiance with a shody transport service, so pictures and or video covers the sellers and buyers butt. Enjoy your new ride

Changed shippers. Went with a private carrier...Just got tired of the wait

Being picked up Monday afternoon and set to deliver Saturday, if not sooner.

A good friend of ours from the car club went and handled all of the details yestersday...paid and shipped. Looks like I'll possibly see it friday, wish I could ride along on it's 2200 mile journey.

Some pics that George took of it as he watched it load....













Link to all pics...check out some of the treasures the seller has in his back yard> https://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s280/stitchmonkey/DANTRA/?start=0

I'll be sure to give 'r a good cleaning when she gets home and post up a new thread with some pics and start the journey...

Congrats Dan. Take good care of those bright headlight rings LOL.

Wonder how much he would have wanted for the window A100?

btw - Now I'm gettin' a Magnum bug. Ah-Chew!

Wishing your "A" has a safe trip to it's new owner

itruns wrote:Congrats Dan. Take good care of those bright headlight rings LOL.

Wonder how much he would have wanted for the window A100?

btw - Now I'm gettin' a Magnum bug. Ah-Chew!

I made sure that he had the mossing one on there before it shipped.

I can ask about the window A100 if you want...remember 2000 miles away

The Magnum bug hit my wife and I pretty hard about 2 years ago which lead to the 2 that we have now. Whenever you get serious about wanting one let me know...We have friends all over the country with these things and from time to time a smoking deal will pop up.

G-Man wrote:Wishing your "A" has a safe trip to it's new owner

Thanks...I feel like a kid counting the days 'til Christmas

Very nice. Congrat's Dan! Would like to see more pic's when you get her home. And then the fun will start!!!

Got the original (<?) pink slip and the original Chrysler Products Certicard in the mail today along with a some paperwork I need ti figure out how to present to the BMV

The Certicard is way cool...never seen one before

Truck arrived friday right on time. Cranks over and gave a few "poofs" with some fuel down the carb. Tomorrow I'll put in some fresh oil and run a compression check to see if the motor will live. I also have the fuel tank out to be drooped at the radiator shop for a flush.

A lotof little items that I'm going to need...

All new window rubbers
seat mounts...not sure what they look like but pretty sure I can make'm.
Heater control dash mount
doghouse insulation
right front turn lens
rear turn lenses
rubber hose from tank to filler neck
And on and on

A few last pics before I start a thread on the rebuild....

rear tail lights you can get at any carquest, 4"replacement lens# 90342-5 Im sure napa has them too.