a Note from Sid
I'm trying hard to confine my energies to the restoration of my 1909 Buick Touring car, 1936 Packard V12, and 1929 Packard Pheaton. If you have something to trade or sell in these lines I could be an easy victim.
I have never professed a wealth of knowledge, but I have acquired a vast resource of contacts for old parts and tired iron. Because I'm always pressed for space, I'm willing to make deals on truckloads, so keep that in mind. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I will endeavor to supply quotes on shipping for smaller parts but many of the items are rather large so think about making a trip if you see something you could use.
I'm still working to support my addiction, so please be patient with the email replies. Hope you can find something for your project and thank you in advance for helping me through this difficult time combatting my disease.
A Confession
The sickness that started this addiction started many years ago. I was always attracted to tired iron and old cars that were in need of tender care or replacement parts to make them road worthy again. I had 13 out-of-production automobiles stored all around in my High School home town of Crete, Nebraska.
When I married, children and responsibilities forced my sickness into remission, but I continued to smuggle parts into the basement and garage attic to combat withdrawal. Now, 29 years later, my children are grown and I'm content with grandchildren.
Last year I succumbed to the demons of this disease and purchased the remnants of a
1910 1909 Buick Model 17 touring car that had been
used as a saw mill. Since then it has come full blown and is threatening to ravage my
life by devouring all available space in my home, garage, business, and back yard. I
decided that in the absence of a "12 step program" for quitting I would look to support
my habit by selling or trading some of my accumulation. My counselor recommended that I
concentrate on several favorites and try to channel the urges. (He also recommended
searching out a support group, but that has only seemed to fuel my desires and increase
the frequency of relapses.)