Soon to be owner saying hello

Post by **Richardsix** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:54 pm

Well I am soon to be an owner of a 55 (I think) split screen convertible, have found it sitting in a garage......half stripped, been there since 1974. Can't tell as yet what the condition is as the garage is soo jam packed I couldn't physically get in!
Hopefully picking it up in a fortnights time, so stand by for loads of questions.
Richard.

Post by **lambrettalad** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:56 pm

hi ,your project should be fun

Post by **irmscher** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:00 pm

Any pictures

Post by **Richardsix** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:33 pm

irmscher wrote:Any pictures

No pics yet, could not get into the garage to see it properly, the current owner parked it in the garage in 74 with a view of doing a bit of work on it, front wings are off... But it comes with a new pair, engine is out....but it comes with three.
I could not even see inside to see what state the floor pan is, wish me luck....I may need it.

Post by **beero** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:31 pm

Good luck and welcome.

Post by **MarkyB** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:22 am

You may be pleasantly surprised, the early cars seem to be better painted or built with better steel and survive very well.

Post by **Richardsix** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:38 pm

All things being well....should pick it up on Sunday....still not seen it yet, yep, I have brought it "unseen", all I know is it is 1953 split screen convertible....what the hell have I let myself in for, will take a camera with me!

Post by **JOWETTJAVELIN** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:07 pm

Keep a photo record of everything and each stage. Get lots of photos of it in the garage, in its decrepit stage, as we like to see them, especially barn finds.

I agree with MarkyB's theory on split-screens, esp. black ones, surviving very well. The paint, though susceptible to bad fading over the years, is pretty tough.

Post by **WHOOSH!** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:02 pm

I'm really keen to see pics of this

Post by **Richardsix** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:23 pm

WHOOSH! wrote:I'm really keen to see pics of this

I am really keen to see it myself.....and I have brought it!

Post by **WHOOSH!** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:58 pm

See what else you can salvage from the masive clutter that surrounds it

Post by **JOWETTJAVELIN** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:04 pm

Richardsix wrote:
WHOOSH! wrote:I'm really keen to see pics of this
I am really keen to see it myself.....and I have brought it!

Thought you hadn't 'brought' it home yet?

Post by **Deaconbrody** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:11 am

Ah Ah, Good play with words there Jowett.

You will find loads of help and encouragement on here Richard.

Just do not be too think skinned because they can be a bunch of lighthearted jokers too. However all great people.

Welcome,

Ian

Post by **Richardsix** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:50 pm

It has arrived, posted pics in the restoration projects....

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