Re: IML: Tulsa '57 Plymouth- Only time will tell the story

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Even with no miles, any engine that has been sitting in a pool of water 
for 50 years isn't worth its weight in sand. I had a '55 Imperial with 
40,000 actual miles on it. The engine had been submerged and then left 
untouched for years. Pulling the pan revealed internally a rusty hulk. 
It had no value and cost over $5,000 to fix.

Paul W.


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Subject: IML: Tulsa '57 Plymouth- Only time will tell the story


I would think there would be a fairly good value in the engine and 
transmission if they were not compromised too much.   I remember 
reading a story about a 1920's Ford that was recovered 75 years later 
from one of the Great lakes after it fell through the ice.  The oil was 
changed and a carb replacement done and new ignition and the engine ran 
perfectly.  The rest of the car was not so good, but it was a testament 
to Ford's reliable motor and it was purchased by Ford and put on 
display.  So lets wait and see how Mopar's motor survived?  Only time 
will tell.


Steve Restelli
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