Thread: '50-'53 Nash country club
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06-23-2007 08:18 PM #1
'50-'53 Nash country club
Looking for a 50-53 Nash Country Club (next size up from a Metropolitan) body only or complete car, in Pacific NW. Have a major project brewing in my head that needs to get underway.
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06-23-2007 08:25 PM #2
Here what it looks like. My uncle had one about 45 years ago. LOL! We called it a "bathtub Nash".Last edited by HOTRODPAINT; 06-23-2007 at 08:28 PM.
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06-24-2007 11:27 AM #3
Oh I know what they look like - had one for an off-road beater when I was about 15 - its still out in the woods somewhere, full of bullet holes. Now that the '32 roadster is finished, I want to build an all-weather commuter rod that is so ugly it's cute. I'm thinking Honda Insight or Toyota Prius drivetrain......
Stay tuned.
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06-24-2007 12:02 PM #4
Actually I posted it so others would recognize what you are looking for. Not too many people today would even know if a Nash was a car, a kitchen range, or a Bass boat! :-)
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06-27-2007 03:47 PM #5
I was snooping around looking for a Nash online last week and ran across one on collector car trader. Just looked and it is still listed. It's a blue 52. Not sure if it still avaiable.
This is the dealer website. www.motorcarportfolio.com
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06-27-2007 09:02 PM #6
That's what I'm looking for, but that one is WAY out of my price range and not in the NW. But picture it in the weeds, lines cleaned up, getting 55mpg...
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06-27-2007 10:40 PM #7
Project Kelvinator.......PLANET EARTH, INSANE ASYLUM FOR THE UNIVERSE.
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06-28-2007 02:19 AM #8
I owned the stationwagon version of that car. Had a 371 Olds engine, two fours, old four speed hydro, etc. I didn't build it, traded a '56 Ford straight across for it. Buddy of mine bought a brand new 383 Sport Fury in '64, and was very disappointed when we lined up and the nash pulled him.
I LOVE sleepers.
Don
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08-23-2007 07:36 PM #9
Here is one in Arizona. $6000. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/403808284.html
Craig
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04-09-2008 03:21 PM #10
Still looking for a '50-'54 Nash, only have revised my plans somewhat to now wanting a 2-door wagon instead of the Country Club hardtop. They are small, like a Metro on steroids, and have the covered front wheel openings. Somebody out there must know where one is. $100 paid for leads resulting in purchase.
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04-09-2008 05:45 PM #11
Here is one in Calif. http://humboldt.craigslist.org/car/625290868.html
Craig
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04-09-2008 08:56 PM #12
Too funny! Wish I was closer, it might have some good parts. But I don't think its worth the trip from WA. I found one in Billings MT also, but it has the wrong front fenders.
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04-14-2008 04:03 PM #13
Here's one in Missouri. mailto:sale-642036666@craigslist.org?subject=1960%20American%20wagon%20-%20$500%20(Pierce%20City)Ken Thomas
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04-14-2008 04:46 PM #14
The advertised one is a 1960, too new (and too bad condition) but the one next to it might be a candidate - I'll check it out.
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04-15-2008 02:07 PM #15
You might find that the Prius or Insight drive train will be little light for that tub, I mean car. A strong four or a small six might be a better deal. Me, personally I would want at least a Mopar 340 in it.Bob
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