I am strongly considering selling my 3 2drs and a ton of parts NOS/Used. It's been a valiant effort...but I just dont see this making sense anymore...
This would be the following cars...
70 FK5 Monaco 500
71 Dodge Monaco (runs and drives)
71 Polara Brougham
And quite literally more parts then I know what to do with...sheet metal, trim, engines, interior stuff, ETC.
Thoughts? Comments? It's hard to make this post, but I think it's the right decision.
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Hi Wyatt, I don't know your cars or their market very well. BUT, you just can't sell a car in pieces as easily as one that's intact.
So long as you have the space and the energy, I'd say to give each of the cars you're considering parting with a thorough inspection. Then, if you can't do any of the required metal work, I'd say to protect them from more rust (grease, used oil, ospho...cheap paint...anything really) and bolt them back together into something that can be shipped. Even better, something that looks like a complete car and will drive onto a transporter. If you go all out, I bet you could rough together one every week or two and the soft parts and glass are safest when assembled as they belong... especially for transportation purposes.
For the next owner, that would allow disassembly on their own terms to correct whatever they choose to correct. Plus, aside for transportation issues, it will make it a lot easier to determine what's there and what isn't. Most of all, most folks panic when they see one in scattered pieces, it will be far more satisfying for the next owner to roll a car into their garage, than to unload crates of used parts and hope they can assemble the puzzle.
No matter what, there will be a risk that the buyer gets over their head and the car isn't saved... just find a way to live with it once it's no longer yours. After you've determined what parts you want rid of, make an effort to sell them here, but you can always plan to deliver them at the car shows next year... that should help you with gas money, delivering for a fair premium.
Good luck, whatever you do.