Greater Dakota Classics
PO BOX 314 Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 740-7340
Stan Orness - Owner - EMAIL



 

CUSTOMS
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1947 DODGE C. O. E. - $275,000.
"DOC'S WEENIEWAGON"  IS A  1947 DODGE C. O. E.  HAS A BUILT 440 BIG-BLOCK WITH A BUILT 727 TORQUE-FLITE TRANNY COUPLED WITH A GEAR-VENDOR OVERDRIVE UNIT.  THE PAINT IS DUPONT GOLD-PEARL YELLOW AND THE GRAPHICS & FLAMES ARE HOUSE-OF-KOLOR.  SKULL & SHIFTER IS A CREATION OF GOOD FRIEND NORM GRABOWSKI. TRUCK WAS PROFESSIONALLY BUILT BY "GETZ'S HOT ROD INNOVATIONS" OF HAMPSHIRE, ILLINOIS. TRUCK HAS MANY HAND-FABRICATED PARTS.
 
 
 
1950 FORD FULL CUSTOM - $32,500.
This is a very nice custom that was built by a professional builder for himself. It is unbelievable how nice this car rides and drives, no road noise, no wind noise, no rattles, no wondering and the nicest ride possible!!!
Body modifications include:
3 Inch chopped top, sectioned 5 inches, channeled 2 1/2 inches, rounded hood corners, louvered hood, shaved door handles, shaved hood and trunk, frenched head and tail lights, frenched license plate, frenched antenna, dual rear view mirrors, custom grill, front fenders are stretched 2 1/2 inches, molded lake pipes, dual spotlights and the pans are rolled both front and rear.
Interior:
Custom dash with all gauges frenched, modified '85 Cougar seats, full floor console, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes and tilt column with a custom steering wheel.
Engine and suspension:
1996 Buick Roadmaster LT1 engine, 700 R4 transmission, late model gm suspension, 2 inch dropped spindles, custom built Girffin radiator, BF Goodrich Silvertown wide white wall tires, American Racing Torg-Thrust custom wheels, Sanderson Headers, frenched dual exhaust tips, '96 Camaro rear end with 2.73 gears and special built larger rear axles.
    This car is a piece of art, it is ready for use and will get you looks on the street, win shows and do about anything else you want it to do. Fly in, I can pick you up at the airport and you can drive your prize home.
    Call me at 701-740-7340, Stan
 
 
 
  1951 CUSTOM MERCURY PROJECT - $18,000.
The car is exactly as shown in the pictures except that it is now in black primer/sealer. It does have power four wheel disc brakes, 9" Ford rear on a four bar setup, dropped spindles, air ride, the top is chopped, garnish moldings are finished, new gas tank is installed, all corners rounded, frenched 54 Merc tail lights, frenched head lights, Desoto bumpers, Desoto grill, molded side pipes, door handles removed, vent windows removed and the list goes on. It is rust free and would be an easy project to finish. There is no engine or transmission.
 
 
 
 


"Desperado"

1951 - MERCURY SEDAN Full Custom - $89.995

This 1951 Mercury 4 Door Sedan was built by over a 2 ˝ year period. One of the unique features of this car is that it is a 4 door with the rear doors suicide opening.

Other features include:

The top was chopped 4”, 1950 Mercury rear window, one piece windshield, vent windows removed, 1952 Desoto grill, 1952 Desoto bumpers front and rear, the front of the hood has been modified to meet the grill cavity, the dash has smoothed, frenched 1991 Cadillac tail lights, frenched 1957 Chevrolet front park lights, frenched 1954 Mercury head lights, frenched license plate frame molded into the trunk, flush mounted 1951 Mercury fender skirts, air ride with controls for all four corners, molded side pipes built into the rocker panels, shortened & reversed side chrome, flared front fender wheel wells to match bottoms of rear skirts, rounded hood corners, rounded door corners, nosed and decked, door handles removed, remote solenoid opening doors, custom interior & headliner, AM/FM CD sound system, tilt column, power windows, power steering, power brakes, Nova sub frame, disc brakes on front, air conditioning, cruise control, 15” radial wide white tires, 454 Chevrolet engine, bored .30 over, 400 Turbo automatic transmission and a 9” Ford rear end with 2.70 gears.

 

  1955 BUICK CENTURY 2 DOOR HARDTOP - $12,500.
Here is a real nice driver, this car has had many recent updates that include a new aluminum radiator, new silvertown wide white radials (about 2,000 miles on them), rechromed front and rear bumpers, new front shocks, new master cylinder, rebuilt starter, new exhaust (I yr old), new carpet and new seat covers. The radio and clock both work, it has manual brakes and steering, good glass and stainless, some pitting on the pot metal, dummy spot lights, fender skirts and a few other custom accessories. The engine compartment is clean and the Buick Nailhead V-8 runs like a charm, the automatic transmission works great but does have a slight leak on the rear seal. The wipers and gas gauge are also in-op at this time.
This Buick is Model 55-66R, Style #55-4637 and Body #G20575. It has a clean North Dakota title and is ready to be driven.
 
 
 
 
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD - $59,900.

There are no words to express the quality of this car except that it is a masterpiece, a beautiful piece of fine art. I have watched this car being built from the ground up, there is not one bolt that was left unturned, it is a new car! 

    An unbelievable amount of time was been spent making this one of a kind 1957 Thunderbird the fine custom automobile that it is today. It has the beautiful lines of the 1957 Thunderbird but the technology of today, this car will outshine most anything at any show.

    I will try to list some of the features:

** The front suspension is from Fat Man with stainless arms, power disc brakes and adjustable air ride for a smooth ride and excellent handling.

** The Ford 9" rear-end also has adjustable air ride suspension, power drum brakes and a triangulated four bar setup.

** The front and rear have separate controls and are adjusted from the driver’s seat.

** The engine is a Ford 4.6 Modular V-8, the computer has been modified and is compatible with the '57 Thunderbird.

** The transmission is an automatic 3 speed with overdrive for great highway cruising.

** The driver and passenger area are comfortable with Vintage air/heat and defrost.

** The top is all new including the top bows and covering in case you get caught in the rain or inclement weather, heaven forbid :(

** The seats are modified Subaru and are very comfortable fitting nicely between the custom built full console.

** The bumpers are modified 1964 1/2 Mustang and fit like they belong on the car from the factory.

** The front valance is also a modified 64 1/2 Mustang with frenched in driving lights.

** The interior, seats, door panels, carpeting, floor mats and inside the trunk are all new and custom upholstered.

** The car has been dechromed and has remote operated doors and trunk.

** An AM/FM/CD/DVD player with amps and speakers, this is a sound system that really does the job!

** Accurate Auto Meter gauges frenched into the dash making a very smooth dash.

** The head lights and tail lights have been frenched and the tail lights are L.E.D.

** The front wheels are 16” and the rear are 17” American Racing chrome 5 spokes.

** Front tires are new 205/60R16 and the rear are 215/60R17 Goodyear Assurance.

    This is a car that you need to look over and drive, you can fly into our airport (Devils Lake, ND 58301) and I will pick you up. I will also help arrange shipping to your door, just Google Auto Transports and you will be able to get 10 free no obligation quotes for delivery.

    I know I may have missed many of the updates, if you have any questions give me (Stan) a call at 701-740-7340

 

 
1957 FORD FAIRLANE 500 CONVERTIBLE - $89.995.
This car has had a complete frame off restoration with mild custom touches. The body is totally rust free, the door handles, hood and trunk have been shaved along with some insignias. Remote door solenoids are used, a 1958 Ford hood is used and a custom built tube grill is installed. All stainless and chrome have been redone. The fender skirts are true metal cruiser skirts. The underneath glows with two sets of blue neon lights.
    The drive train consists of a completely rebuilt 1966 Ford 390 cubic inch V8 bored out .30, Edelbrock carburetor, custom valve cavers, chrome air cleaner, converted to a one wire alternator, 1966 Ford automatic transmission and a. 1966 Ford 9" rear end with 2.69 gears. Dual exhaust is installed using glass pack mufflers. The car is lowered using dropped spindles on the front and air ride on the rear. The front brakes are power disc and the rear brakes are drum. The steering is powered using the 1966 Ford steering box and pump.
    The interior is custom and has custom made stainless on the side panels. The trunk is custom made and matches the interior. The sounds come from an AM/FM/CD player. The car features a custom heater/defroster and electric 3 speed wipers. The top is a custom made top which is white to match the exterior paint. Tires are wide whitewall radial tires mounted on stock rims and use lancer style four bar hubcaps.
 
 
 
 
1962 CHEVROLET NOVA CONVERTIBLE - $34,995.
    This is a "Car Craft Magazine Cover Car", it is also a "Magazine Feature Car" with a spread in Feb. 2003 Car Craft. I have the magazines to document the cover, the story and pictures that show the build of this fantastic car. The car has had meticulous care which shows in the pictures taken just the other day, this car is clean from top to bottom, inside and out.
    Features include:
350 Small block Chevrolet V-8 punched out .030 with 10:1 pistons, Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock carburetor, 400 turbo transmission (shift kit & polished case), 4 wheel disc brakes with 11" disc's, power brakes with chrome master and booster, power steering with chrome rack, GM 10 bolt positraction rear end with 3.00 gears, Mustang II front end, stainless steel exhaust, stainless steel brake lines, stainless steel fuel lines, stainless steel transmission lines, stainless steel bolts, 17" Torque Thrust II wheels, shaved door and trunk handles which operate by remote, JVC and Alpine custom audio system, LineX on the inside & bottom of the floor, sway bars both front and rear, electric fan, electric fuel pump, polished aluminum driveshaft, Dakota Digital dash, painless wiring harness, manual roof, custom built billet grill, Koni adjustable shocks, Falcon P245/45R17 tires, relocated gas filler, shaved side molding, fiberglass cowl scoop on stock hood, custom inner fender wells, recessed firewall and DuPont flame red paint with flames.
    Drive this car anywhere, fly in to our airport, I will pick you up and you can drive it home. Or, if you want I can help make arrangements to have the car shipped to your door. Call me (Stan) at 701-740-7340.
 
 
 
 
1963 CHEVROLET BEL-AIR - $8,995.
Fun, Fun, Fun!!! If you don't want attention this is not the car for you. It has basically been rebuilt and can be driven as-is with no worries about getting stranded some place. It drives, handles and rides great with reliable 283 small block Chevrolet (recently rebuilt), three speed standard transmission with overdrive. This car is rust free and straight with good glass.
** Some of the other features of this car are:
Recent Imron Flat Black Paint, Green Metal Flake Roof, Green Metal Flake Dash, New White Pleated Seats, New White Headliner, New Door Panels, New Black Carpet, New Ball Joints, Bushings and Tie Rod Ends, New Tires, Custom Spike Trim, Custom Spike Shift & Blinker Knobs, New Heater Core, HEI Distributor, CD Stereo System, New Hanger Bearings, New Front Brakes, New Clutch & Pressure Plate, Resurfaced Flywheel, Electric Fuel Pump, Gloss Blake Paint Under the Hood and Really Kool 1959 Caddy Tail Lights.
 
Give us a call 701-740-7340. We will pick you up at our airport or help you make arrangements to have the car delivered to you front door.
 

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