I had a fun day (pictures) Old trailers and old stuff

[RichardT]

I thought I would share a few pictures of my day today.
I got a call to go buy some antiques out of an old barn, (I filled my truck with cool stuff) and i spotted this Elwood in the weeds, What year do you think it is? It is aluminum sided with masonite and canvas roof! I guess late thirties.
I also saw this old Ford in the woods and had my wife snap a picture of me in my beanie cap.
I also saw a few old Impalas in the barn a 1965 and a 1966 both 4 doors sitting since the eighties.
i was also offered a 150 yo Log cabin (but it was rotten.)
If anyone wants this trailer, (it is in really bad shape) I can get it for you if you pick it up for really cheap. (excellent parts source) Pm me only if serious.
This is a pretty typical day for me, the other dqay I found a bipane in a nearby backyard and brought it home, it will go on the roof of my store someday (not a real plane but a vintage 8'x 8' replica from a circus)
I am always looking for interesting things, so if you know where I can buy a Muffler man or a giant fiberglass cow let me know.
Richardt in Bat cave

[Stefrobrts]

Cool find. That would be a pretty fun way to spend a day!

[Creampuff]

Being formerly in the antique business I'm reminded of the familiar sign that reads:

" YOU BREAK IT- YOU BOUGHT IT!"
Watch out -that stuff has a habit of following you home!!!

[flyfshr]

I like the trailer but with that frame - no way. Bet it won't even pull out of its spot. It'll rot away to nothing right where it is. Sounds like a fun day. I get those once in awhile.

FF

[MarkE]

The Ford looks like a '63 Fairlane, to me.

[85MH325]

Careful with that "old" stuff there Richard... I learned how to drive in a '63 Comet... the Mercury version of that Fairlane!

Roger

[RichardT]

I had a 62 Comet S22 convertable not so long ago.

Here is the Biplane I was talking about, It is about 8 feet long and made of metal and wood, probably 50 years old.

[enduroryda]

This guy could be had I'm sure for a small fortune...not exactly a muffler man or cow but still pretty cool.

[Creampuff]

Originally Posted by enduroryda

This guy could be had I'm sure .

That would be a BOB"S BIG BOY hamburger chain unit.Look good on the lawn!

[john hd]

giant fiberglass cows can be had in sparta wisconsin.

they make them there!

john

[Condoluminum]

And from the airplane wing of the Forum...

That's not just a biplane, but a rather crude replica of Beechcraft's Model 17 Staggerwing, built from late 30's through late 40's... Very classy airplane, current airworthy versions sell for $300K and up. Looks like kiddy seat behind wings indicating some dad went to a lot of trouble for big toy for a child...

John McG
(Oshkosh and Airshow Reporter..)

[canny_banjo_man]

U Lucky so 'n so...LOL...People ask Me Y I GO 2 Boston & Orlando, I TRY ( as I Might ) 2 explain that's it's KEWL 2 do so...they jus don't seem 2B able 2 understand Me, Now I Could spend a whole YEAR, jus lookin at Yr kinda stuff, I KN...I KN, kinda waste, or even SAD 2 some people, but 2 ME it's purely... There 2 B looked at ...kinda thing, U kn, like a Guy havin a garden shed, it's a Man's thing.... Not selfish, a kinda " Gone Fishin "...LOL, Me, well I jus LUV Yr OLDIES, Yr Americana, anything old, Character Is wot I'm meanin here...LOL.
I don't kn much abt anyfin, I Don't & Won't pretend I DO, BUT, I sure have a hell of a lot of FUN learnin, likewise I sadly DON'T own a A/S but I sure DO like 'em, & thro this site I sure learnin a hell of a lot abt them.....
" Fanx Guys "...LOL......... As 4 a reason WE keep on comin bk 2 FLA:, well I guess WE feel kinda drawn 2 the place, & WE never had a single wrong doin agnst us...U Guys R the TOPS, I truely mean it...Keep up the GOOD Work, & R ichardt...hope U FIND Yr COW...there's one out there with Yr name on it somewhere, & She's waitin 4 U...Happy Huntin...Chris.....