Re: WANTED Edmunds aluminum head

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2023/10/13 8:43:48

I saw some come to auction this summer, some large parts collection. I almost bid myself, but got enough clutter, lack of motivation, and pickup was too far. One of those I shoulda bought all the lots, but it was already in multiple storage units, so even the owner didn't have enough space and monthly fees accumulate faster than value. Once it's gone...
Ebay is a bit chaotic/hit and miss. You should plug into the auction network(s). I use proxy-bid.
Since aluminum, also have to check it thoroughly that it's still good. Won't see on a internet photo. Can repair cast aluminum if not too badly corroded. Never seen any numbers made, but doubt there were that many ever made, especially 4 P which was low production/not hotrod favorable.
The attrition rate may also be high. Period hot rod parts is a narrow niche, hoarded by period old timers. CA would be the place to search. Hot rod culture was hot and home there in the day. They have large parts swop meets regularly at some venues. East coast, Hershey / Carlisle twice a year but AACA mostly. There's a guy on here that hawks parts, ask him to be on look out.
It's even happening to modern vehicles. My friend needs a trim part for his foreign car that's obsolete. It's even harder to track those import parts. Internet has no update. Searching past posts often vapor.