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Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:54 pm
by Richardsix
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.
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:56 pm
by lambrettalad
hi ,your project should be fun
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:00 pm
by irmscher
Any pictures
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:33 pm
by Richardsix
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.
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:31 pm
by beero
Good luck and welcome.
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:22 am
by MarkyB
You may be pleasantly surprised, the early cars seem to be better painted or built with better steel and survive very well.
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:38 pm
by Richardsix
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!
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:07 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
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.
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:02 pm
by WHOOSH!
I'm really keen to see pics of this
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:23 pm
by Richardsix
WHOOSH! wrote:I'm really keen to see pics of this
I am really keen to see it myself.....and I have brought it!
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:58 pm
by WHOOSH!
See what else you can salvage from the masive clutter that surrounds it
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:04 pm
by JOWETTJAVELIN
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?
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:11 am
by Deaconbrody
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
Re: Soon to be owner saying hello
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:50 pm
by Richardsix
It has arrived, posted pics in the restoration projects....