Managed to hit open backroads for some countryside fresh air (and rain). Early departure and ended up being a much longer day than planned, which is common on road trips. Not having a rigid schedule allows following leads as they unfold.
First coach spotted from road was high over a fence at a salvage yard. '66 Superior Royale Landaulet endloader. Too far gone, great parts cache.
Saw before yard even opened. Stuck around until an employee arrived early. He relayed that owner is having a "go 'round" with the city, so he lifted this hearse that has been there for years up high to irritate them. Not really interested in selling. Eat your heart out rust-free bumper aficionados.
Main reason for trip was going to inspect a '68 Superior found via an online search, still at original FH. Turned out being a '67 limo combination. Other than back window being broken out earlier this year by a neighboring child, coach is complete. Someone on this forum bought it, adding Superior to that growing list of cars for renovation.
Say I know where that rear loading door glass can be had...
Huge surprise that they also had a '94 Superior with black leather interior. A deal is in place, William Young has first dibs already as he has been scouring for one with this specific color combination. Best score of trip.
Directly across the street from FH is a decrepit Victorian home. Turns out it was the FH until the mid-'80s! Must have been beautiful back in heyday.
Gawd I want that fence. Too bad they no longer own this property.
'67 was last used at Victorian house location across the street. When it moved about the property, residents in this small rural town would frequently call to see what was going on. FD left a torchiere lamp on in front window as notification when someone had passed. Very quaint tight knit community.
When elementary school property across street was purchased for new FH construction, they chose to leave school standing and built in front. Panorama shows proximity. Left to right: school, new FH, street, RR tracks, street, old FH.
First coach spotted from road was high over a fence at a salvage yard. '66 Superior Royale Landaulet endloader. Too far gone, great parts cache.
Saw before yard even opened. Stuck around until an employee arrived early. He relayed that owner is having a "go 'round" with the city, so he lifted this hearse that has been there for years up high to irritate them. Not really interested in selling. Eat your heart out rust-free bumper aficionados.
Main reason for trip was going to inspect a '68 Superior found via an online search, still at original FH. Turned out being a '67 limo combination. Other than back window being broken out earlier this year by a neighboring child, coach is complete. Someone on this forum bought it, adding Superior to that growing list of cars for renovation.
Say I know where that rear loading door glass can be had...
Huge surprise that they also had a '94 Superior with black leather interior. A deal is in place, William Young has first dibs already as he has been scouring for one with this specific color combination. Best score of trip.
Directly across the street from FH is a decrepit Victorian home. Turns out it was the FH until the mid-'80s! Must have been beautiful back in heyday.
Gawd I want that fence. Too bad they no longer own this property.
'67 was last used at Victorian house location across the street. When it moved about the property, residents in this small rural town would frequently call to see what was going on. FD left a torchiere lamp on in front window as notification when someone had passed. Very quaint tight knit community.
When elementary school property across street was purchased for new FH construction, they chose to leave school standing and built in front. Panorama shows proximity. Left to right: school, new FH, street, RR tracks, street, old FH.
