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Thanks Lynn, The original color was an off white from what our family said. It has been maroon / red with black fenders since 1936 and we all agreed ...
Thanks for all the help, I have been to Napa and a couple of local places. The local guys cant seem to get that I want to have an old good looking car...
Thanks for the help I will look into their paint on Monday. Chris
very cool
slowed down on the progress but am now finishing the frame and all car parts have been stripped of lead paint and have primer. Motor and trans next. L...
Getting some primer on it
Thanks guys, that is some excellent advise and disassemble information. I have started it soaking and will attempt the break down of the frame this we...
For my first attempt at a real restoration I am getting there, so far other than a small broken lens I think it is going ok. The paint removal is taki...
Finally have the car pretty well stripped down.
Here are some pics from today. New radiator tag from 57 still in motor well.
Good points Tim, I am caught in the in between on this project. This is my first real old car that I am working on and so far most of this reminds me ...
OK after four hours of inventory of the car it seem to only be missing a couple of very small items. Today's question is since I need to go over ever...
Thanks James for a good starting point. I will make the phone calls for the pump and carb. This weekend I will remove the entire fuel system for a sta...