If you go back and look in your vintage hot rod magazines from the
1970 era you'll see all sorts of wild creations, this being one of
them. These vehicles are rarely ever seen in public anymore, now
here's your chance to actually own one. This was part of the George
Barris and Carl Casper collections. When it was originally built,
it was not intended to function. At some point it was made into a
running, driving vehicle! Not roadworthy but it will drive around
for demonstrative purposes and on and off the trailer.
EXTERIOR: It has held up remarkably well considering it was painted
about 50 years ago. It is an actual manure spreader body. It was
painted dark red with a marbleized effect. The paint is checking
but presents very well. The "Manure Spreader", "Lil Stinker" and a
cow eating Exlax were hand painted and still look good. Barris
collection badges are attached. It is dressed in chrome plated
custom made parts. The entire spreader apparatus was chromed. It
has an upholstered top that matches the interior. It rolls on race
car style tires/wheels. Vintage 12 spoke skinnies in front and fat
Mickey Thompson tires in back mounted on chrome rims.
INTERIOR: It is still wearing its original button tufted Naugahyde
upholstery with a carpeted floor. The shifter is on the floor and a
vintage steering wheel. Vintage gauges include a Sun tachometer,
Stewart Warner oil and temperature.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: A Chevy 350 is proudly on display, and you know
it means business. Built with vintage parts including the
Offenhauser tunnel ram intake that has an Edelbrock carb and tall
air cleaner. It has vintage aluminum valve covers with breathers.
You already know the sound that will be coming out of those chrome
straight pipes is gonna hurt. It's a hot rod!
UNDERSIDE: Up front is an all-chromed steering and suspension with
a drilled drop axle. In back it has chrome ladder bars and springs.
Drum brakes on the rear axle are functional. It has a radiator
mounted underneath to cool the motor. looking up at the motor it's
painted black. The transmission is a Powerglide automatic. In back
is a chrome plated 10 bolt rear end with a finned cover.
SERVICE: We replaced the fuel pump.
Really this is about the nostalgia that it makes people feel. Back
in the 60s and 70s custom builders like George Barris and Big Daddy
Roth were building cars with wild and weird themes. If you were
reading Hot Rod magazine or going to the World of Wheels show you
would probably see cars that were bathtubs, coffins, outhouses and
yes... a manure spreader. That was an era of custom cars that we
will probably not see again other than kids Hot Wheels. You will
put smiles on people's faces because of the nostalgia and the fun
nature of this build. Well, here is your chance to actually own a
piece of nostalgia and custom car history.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
appointment with a salesman to see that car. Without an appointment
there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year
membership.
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