Re: 1956 Caribbean

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2023/11/18 18:27:39

There was very little of 1001 that was worth saving towards the restoration, really if it was anything other than 5699-1001 it would have been junked years ago. Probably the only valuable pieces would have been the stainless steel vehicle number plate and the engine block with its number. The trans was already replaced, the one in the car was from a Clipper, and most of the body was well beyond saving except with suprr-human efforts, hence the 400 parts car.

I have many photos of the car, I'll check to see if they can be dated but as I recall, I last saw the car at Artisan about 2019 or so and if my memory is correct, the motor was rebuilt by then. Ole passed away in June 2020.

Perhaps you'd like to send me a PM with your email address so we can exchange more info.

PS - from dates on my photos the engine rebuild was complete as of December, 2017. Also from my photos, though they may not have been salvageable, 1001 as purchased in 2016 was complete with both carburetors and correct batwing air filter.