3/24 update!
Between scheduling, weather, and ground conditions - the owner and I finally met up today at this tucked away property. He recently scrapped about 30 "non-collector cars" (including a '61 Caddy that had been T-boned) that netted over $10k as prices are high. The bulk of what remains he is willing to sell complete units or part out. There are no '59s or '60s. He won't sell any '61 or '65 Caddy stuff either as those are his two preferred years of collecting. Motorhome and '53 S&S are not for sale.
'Twas raining, lighting was poor, so not many pics today. (Sure was fun tooling around in a '47 Jeep through the muddy acreage though.) I'll head back later this week when it dries out for a day of inventory. There are a couple dozen '60s Caddies, a few from the '50s, a few more from the '70s, and a bunch of other old tin. So in the meantime, if you need Caddy parts, shoot a PM for a list I'll take with me next trip.
Should be able to cover John's missing '50-'53 clutch operating cross-shaft and related bits.
Turns out the Checker belongs to a friend who has it stashed here because of size. Property owner states that he hasn't had any money to do anything with it and a fair offer would probably take it. Which one of you wants that monster???
Oh, and Paul, I have you covered - which moldings do you need?
Prices seem pretty decent. Examples: Rust free hood/fender/front door from a '54-'55 Caddy for $50-125/each. Running rust free '67(?) Dodge A100 Sportsman asking $950 with clear title.