My new Cave Car

[Mountain Pilot]

Lost all control tonight and bid on a '60 Cave Car sedan, now that I got it I have to get it from Lost Wages Nevada to Colorado.

Guess I will find a friendly trucking company...

It looks good and hopefully rust free, don't know much other than the photos, seller didn't answer his phone this week. So when I get it here I will know a lot more...

VIN is 0769K101886 so it is an early Kansas City Build, automatic, radio and gas fired heater... Nice for Colorado... Probably did not get much use in L.V. Nevada

A few photos....






Pretty much like the first '60 that I had except my first one was a 3 spd. and a 500 series....

[flat6_musik]

Wow! That's pretty darn cool! Hard to believe you can still find a '60 in that kind of shape. That paint quality back then sure looks superior to what I see nowadays.

[60vair]

i was looking at that one but didnt want to pay shipping from Nevada to Mich. I have same car but from alabama and covered with surface rust

[Mountain Pilot]

When I first saw the photos I could not believe that the paint was in such good condition. Hopefully it is not a repaint. I have not been able to reach the Seller, he may be out of town ( or died when he saw what he got for it ).

Also I do not have other information such as indicated mileage or build tag, should be from 1st week of production in KC Plant.

Will find out soon....

[TikiRalf]

Fly from colorado to las vegas and drive it home :-)

that wil be a lot of fun :-) !!!! whoooie

enjoy it, looks realy nice !

[cad-kid]

Good purchase.

[OldGuy1187]

Pretty cool to get a car almost the same as the one you had when you were younger. Looks nice. lot's of luck with it.

[Mountain Pilot]

I am arranging truck shipment and maybe it will be here next week... Hopefully

Engine needs work, the father said it smokes but runs, they drove it around a little when they first got it... He also said they could not find any rust on it but never pulled the rubber carpet up to look there. It has been in Las Vegas area it's whole life.. Wonder how it will like Colorado cold????

Will post additional Photos after I get it in, both the good, Bad and Ugly

[Corvair.crazy]

WOW that is a super cool car. Those sixties are stand alone 'vairs. This is going to be a long week or so.

[Mountain Pilot]

The trucking company said they should have it picked up by Saturday ( 18th ) then Delivered on Monday... Heard that story before, maybe in a week or two...

Saw that 35K '60 Sedan listed in Missouri, dang where am I going to get the money to bid on that one.

Heck every one needs three EM Sedans, don't they ???

[jennirw]

WE ALREADY HAVE 3, LOOKING FOR A 700 SEDAN LIKE YOURS AND A 500 COUPE, BOTH IN RED SO WE WOULD HAVE ONE OF EACH MODEL MADE IN 60 - ALL IN RED - NOW WOULDN'T THAT BE GREAT AT A CAR SHOW

[Mountain Pilot]

The Cave Sedan was picked up this afternoon (Monday- 20th) in Las Vegas and will be delivered on the 22nd... Just two days late on pickup but no guarantees were given as to date, 5 days from pickup order to actual pickup, I cannot complain.
I am thrilled it's on it's way.

Delivery costs worked out at $.82 per mile and delivered to my house. I am way off the main route truckers take. If I met them on the interstate near Albuquerque the cost would have been closer to $.60 mile. But I would have to drive 160 miles to save the difference. Will let then come to me. I figured my direct costs to go 670 miles one way to pick it up would have been close to $450 and a minimum of two days, probably three away from work. The charges were $550, so it cost me actually $100 more saved me the three days off work, and kept me away from the game tables in Vegas which probably would have cost me a lot more.

[reidmier]

Be sure to let us know as soon as it arrives. Inquiring minds want to know.

[Mountain Pilot]

News Flash --- WEDNESDAY 22 February 2012

THE CAVE CAR ARRIVED: Photos will be posted tomorrow, I got home after dark....

Flashlight inspection showed:
- Cannot find rust anyplace -

Interior
- Mileage -59,996 Probably correct looking at body. and paint condition
- Rear Seat like New same with door panels and rubber floor covering, also luggage area very clean.
-Front seat, back cover in poor but just needs cotton batting and cover, seat has one small rip - will replace both - no work needed in back seat area
- Front rubber floor matting in good shape, one wear spot next to throttle,
- Door panels in poor condition. Clarks here I come
- Headliner in ripped and poor condition - will replace
- All glass in very good condition, have not checked date codes - hope all is original.

Exterior
- One door has slight crease. easy fix No other visible dings ( remember flashlight only inspection. )
- Belt trim has dings - all repairable
- All paint looks original, will buff out and wax and do minor repairs.
- Did not pop open front trunk but photo it looked almost new.
- Tires look new - one slightly low
- Original paint on rims and dog dish caps look very good - will probably add trim rings
- Front bumper in very good condition, rear several dings & one hard ding - Repair or replace

Engine
- Needs the most work
- Electric fuel pump added at rear of engine compartment, mechanical fuel pump not connected but looks new - Later pump and early push rod ????
- Needs all new fuel line in rear compartment
- All engine sheet metal needs sandblasting and repaint
- Engine will start but dies - Maybe too high fuel pressure??? Will remove electric fuel pump and go back to Mechanical, rebuild carbs and who knows what else the engine needs at this point - will work on that this weekend.
( they did get it started and drove it onto the transporter in Vegas )
- Fuel leak around fuel level sender gasket
- Mufflers - Duals added - will go back to stock single ..

Other
- Original Antenna and Radio - did not check operation
- Fuel line disconnected to Gas Heater
Will look further tomorrow.

Trim Tag No Build Date Code
60-0769 K 1313 - ? number 1313 - 700 series Sedan from KC ?
Trim 886 Paint 924A B
Accy 32A 12L

Vin 0769K101886

Looking good so far...

Photos Tomorrow...

[Mountain Pilot]

Some additional photos taken the day after delivery, with the road dirt and all the dings.. Will be cleaning it up today..


Sitting in my backyard...

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[cad-kid]

Is that an American Lafrance in the backround?