Buried Fury

It's pretty nasty, was entirely underwater.

John Poulos wrote:

I've seen worse; but that's still sad.

nate

John Poulos wrote:

The more I look, the more depressing it is. They just opened the trunk.

Nate Nagel wrote:

Boyde can't even open the doors and he thought he was the to get it running, sad shit.

Nate Nagel wrote:

I guess it would be an excellent opportunity for all the car care products companies to jump in and show the miracle their products could work.

As far as Boyd........I won't waste my typing.

I am trying to see the 57 Plymouth can some body tell me what to click on it doesent seem to work.

Thank You Lenny

Don't bother. Like every other '57 Plymouth, it is most likely rusted away by now. Even if they could keep water from getting to it under ground, which I doubt. LOL

mike

Well Mike, As it turns out, it IS a rusty mess. Damn sad, really. Mike, I usually respect (and agree with) the things that you post here, even if they appear negative at times. Does this car being rotten bring you some kind of satisfaction? Is there something in the "failure" here that makes you feel good? I have a mental vision of you standing in front of a television watching the "unveiling" yelling "YES!!, I knew it was gonna be a rusty piece of shit!!!"

They tried with the best of 1957 technology to preserve it. It's a real connection to the folks that were there in 1957 when it was put into the vault. There's ton's of video showing that actual car, before it's 50 year long demise. Unlike all of it's bretheren, it's entire life is documented. Talk about the ultimate "numbers matching" car!

Here's pic of the car after the unveiling. The thing looks really solid. Can't wait until they clean it up.

Solid ???, you forgot all the 's

mbstude wrote:

I was expecting it to be all full of holes and break in half when they lifted it out, and that isn't the case. Besides, it's solid by South GA standards. ;-)

Matthew

There must be a huge difference between South GA and Central SC standards. I say pull the radiator cap, drive another car under it, throw away the radiator cap and order a NOS one.

From what I can tell, rust and mud are the only things holding it together. I think ol' Boyd is even going to say, "Why don't we just leave it as is.". No use shooting this one in the head, it's been dead for 40 years.

Lee

I agree, you could probably get it running after a LOT of work, but then what? you have no gauges, no electrics, and the interior is completely shot... it's toast, not even a good parts car :(

nate

Lee Aanderud wrote:

...the glass and stainless are still good....

fits:

I'd like that contract!

Dave Lester

In Arizona, we have a different problem not with rust but with the sun. Too bad all the old cars are no longer here. BTW, I have a line on a 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V with 32K original. Been in a garage all life, no blemish interior. Part of an Estate sale, it is for sale on Craigs List in Tucson. Here is the link:

It would be interesting to see what is under all that mud.

Jeff DeWitt

Lee Aanderud wrote: