Here they are without further ado~
'55 Pontiac ? 'truck' - Clapped out conversion that appears to have been completed in the early '60s. Cab was all metal. No doubt countless hordes have walked right past through the years assuming cut down wagon. Recognized the length of side doors and quarters immediately. Only a hint of the former life remains: Partition left intact and a few toggle switches mounted directly to dashboard. Couldn't find a coach builder's mark anywhere. My guess? Ex-ambulance.
'61 Superior Pontiac high top ambulance (white over maroon) - BAD: Broken glass includes from C pillars forward (cracked windshield not commercial, sides flat), front fenders rusty. Missing items: engine, transmission, hood hinges, both front fender trim spears, lights on front and rear of high top portion, rear loading door outer skin(?). GOOD: All trim from A pillars back present, glass from C pillars back good including 3 piece curved rear, attendants seats and cabinet present, main body tub is not rotted, bumpers/grill straight, cast aluminum(?) light 'pods' on sides of high top still present.
ID plate on firewall is stamped Model 2617, the 2 is throwing me for a loop. Restorable? Borderline yes, given rarity. With a better set of fenders, this ambulance would look more palatable. (There are 5-6 passenger '61 Pontiac in the yard that I haven't checked out yet.) Then again, the rear loading door skin is still problematic. I view not having an engine as a means to a reasonable unit price.
Brendan, I bet this has the same cabinet or verrrry close to your '63.
'61 Superior Cadillac Royale limo style combination (black) - BAD: Everything ahead of the firewall is gone, as is windshield, windshield trim, steering wheel, and dash pad. GOOD: Other than a softball size area of rot ahead of the passenger rear bumper end, the rest of the tub is pretty good however. Rest of glass is good, rear compartment looks decent, jump seats present, '61 CC only rear bumper very straight, albeit driver condition chrome.
'61/'62 and '63/'64 CC front clips are difficult ($$$) to find. For that reason alone I say this is a parts car.
'62 Superior Pontiac limo style combination (black) - BAD: Missing steering wheel, dash pad(?), passenger front fender trim spear, radiator, air cleaner assembly, and headlight surround. Driver's front floor rotted, windshield and 1 flat door glass cracked. Front seat torn. Couple small dents. Passenger front fender off another car and has rust. GOOD: With all glass intact, the interior has survived pretty well. Rear compartment once cleaned would be usable as is. Jump seats present.
This one should make for a decent entry level reasonable project. Alternately, great pairing for the next coach.
'63 Superior Pontiac landau combination (dark green) - BAD: Landau irons, interior sconces(?), headlights, and headlight surround gone. Some light surface rust. Rather large tree grew between passenger front tire and fender before being cut and a significant chunk left in. GOOD: All glass good, all trim present, doesn't appear to have any real rot, interior is effin' amazing. Quite upscale - blue tinged dark gray with light gray embroidered snowflake design! Even the jump seats. Incredible. More impressive that it was used in a Pontiac to boot. (*Please* post a picture of this fabric of you have one.) Entire interior should clean up well. Must have had a skeleton rack as there have never been rollers mounted.
This coach is pick of the litter. Rear loading door has old faded Shriner logo and 'Magnus No 3 Alex VA'. I'll assume this coach was actually cared for longer than others here which makes sense given the condition. Front passenger fender may need replaced after tree is removed... Not many landau combinations have survived.
A friend (and former PCS member) may buy this '63 based on the interior alone.
'63 Miller Meteor 48" Volunteer (white/red/white) - Ex-Montgomery Ambulance Service. BAD: Everything firewall forward gone, heavy lower rot, windshield & passenger front door glass cracked. GOOD PARTS: Rest of glass (including etched) & moldings, very nice exterior set of '59-'64 CC windshield stainless, jump seats, cabinet, cot hook, both ambulance embellishments on D pillars (need replating), rear license plate surround.
'66 Miller Meteor Classic 42 (red/white/red) - BAD: Front hit SO hard it must have been a train or semi. Buckled roof past C pillar! GOOD PARTS: Side ambulance etched glass & molding, rear door glass & moldings, jump seat (maybe 2?), skirts.
'67 Miller Meteor Classic 48 (red) - BAD: Heavy rot. Missing grill, bumper, headlights, headlight surround, windshield & molding. GOOD PARTS: Various cot hooks, bars, etc., side ambulance etched glass & moldings, rear door glass & moldings, front door glass moldings, jump seat (again, maybe 2).
'71 Miller Meteor Volunteer (white/red) - Ex-Oxon Hill Rescue Squad, Prince George's County. BAD: Heavy rot. Windshield and door glass x3 broken. Front clip sheetmetal poor. GOOD PARTS: passenger rear door glass, glass C pillar back, all glass moldings, roof moldings, front door mounted spotlights. (Forgot to take notes of rear compartment.)
'72 Superior 54" Ambulance (white/red/white) - BAD: Hood missing, rest of front clip fubar'd, passenger rear quarter pushed in, heavy rot, windshield cracked. GOOD PARTS: Beltline moldings and every molding above them including windows & roof, all side & rear door glass, amber glass lenses on front of high top. (Also forgot to take notes of rear compartment.)
No parts prices yet although I didn't expect them today's exploratory run. Plan is to return next week and fill a truck with 'em.
