Belk's Silver Deuce, on Ebay

[sYc]

A couple of days ago, I had the chance to visit with both Marlin and Belk about Dave's Silver Deuce. I will do my best to present both sides of the issue.

When it comes to these rare cars, Marlin, has a very high standard in which he uses/comapares these cars to. I think Marlin will agree that few cars achieve these standards. One item taken into account, which hurts a lot of cars, is past history. If Marlin is asked his opinion of such and such car, there is a pretty good chance he will not give it favorable marks. If he does buy it! Just looking nice is not enough for Marlin. Correct, dated parts, fit and finish, etc. are all factored in.

Now Belk sees cars different. He feels that a car should speak for itself, the way it sets. If it looks nice, then it is a nice car. Correct, dated parts, past history etc, are not nearly as important. Dave feels all cars are valuable and should be looked at in this manner.

Who is right? You decide. Myself, both. Difference of opinion is one of the things that keeps this hobby alive.

Now, to the car. Here is what Dave told me in regards to the car. The car was found/restored several years ago. Basicly it began its new life as a shell. The whole section from the hump to the rear panel was removed and replaced with a similar section from a 1971 Nova. Thus, the emission canisters on the rear bulkhead, which was one the major issues with the car. Weld spots can be seen under the package tray. According to Dave, the quarters were left to hang as this work was being done. It is because of the canisters and the major sheetmetal work done on the car that caused Marlin to advise folks to be leery of the car. Dave assured me that, except for the floor and truck pan, the rest of the shell is original.

To me, the best thing for anyone remotely interested in the car is to contact Dave. He has made available numerous pictures and facts about the car and is willing to visit with anyone about the car, and as far as I know, would even allow folks to look at it for themselves. You be the judge.

[NWYENKO]

Very well done, Tom!! I have a lot of respect for both of these guys. Marlin has given me info re both Deuces I have owned, called him in a panic after buying the red Deuce and he provided comforting info. Bought the blue Deuce from Dave sight unseen and have not regretted the transaction one minute! These 2 guys add a lot to the hobby,always available to assist anyone willing to learn!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]Jim

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I think that sums it up very accurately. Dave and I do have a very different way of looking at these cars, neither perspective is wrong - just different. Dave and I left our last conversation on a positive note, and I think it's now water under the bridge [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img] (lets use coffee its early)!

[Charley Lillard]

You Guys suck. I wanna see more fightin....Dave, Marlin said you're Butthead. Marlin, you should hear what Dave is sayin about Your Momma. And you should hear what Belair is sayin about both of you. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

Charley, bring Belair to the next reunion. I'll give him some tainted meat. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Charley, funny you should ask - you don't want to hear what Dave and I were saying about you and those midget mutts [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]