The new "Current Restorations Projects" forum. - Page 2

Peter Gariepy · December 11th, 2007

I started this forum to keep all the ongoing threads on current restoration projects.

If you have an ongoing project please post them here, and keep us updated with additional posts and photos.

1937hd45 · December 11th, 2007

Thank you Peter! This may help motavate some progress on long neglected projects. Requests for missing bits & pieces should be allowed IMO. I've got a factory Studebaker air conditioner that a current project may need. [img]<>/grin.gif[/img]

Peter Gariepy · December 14th, 2007

1937hd45 - thanks for giving me a reason to create this forum! [img]<>/smile.gif[/img]

Ward Hill · December 15th, 2007

My project is a 1955 MG TF-1500, last of the T-series. Currently all disassembled with the frame ready for refinishing. The pro shops quoted 2 years and $50,000 for a show quality restoration. What with $18,000 to buy a really solid car to start with, that seemed unreasonable, sooo! All is going well after I developed a Microsoft Project template to track all part removal, condition and planned restoration, storage location, outsourced work, etc. I found local shops competent to do all the mechanical work and plenty of sources for the parts. Any AACA member interested in the tracking template is welcome to it.

hannibalhann · June 28th, 2009

hi y'all, i'm restoring a 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe frame off .1953 Harley fl panhead,, pictures on my album profile page for the lz .i bought it in 1989 started it in aug 2008 money slowwww ..need pictures of inside door handles & window cranks

keiser31 · June 28th, 2009

For those of you who hate to see a car "wasting away"...I have had one of my 1931 Dodge coupes since I was 15 years old. I am now 56. It was my very first car. It is still only half restored. Between having children, a divorce, loss of job, moving and other circumstances, it may never get done. Oh well...it's mine and I can dream. I may have the chance to finish it. If I don't, at least I have saved it from getting chopped and rodded.

Carl Weisz · July 20th, 2009

Many car repair shops these days restore antique cars. We're currently having our 1940s ford restored in a shop. What used to be a fixture on display in the garage will be soon performing again on the road.

dei · August 2nd, 2009

Had my 1958 Buick Special since High School, drove it when dating my Wife in 1974, never really could afford to make it show (Judging) worthy and finally have had to do a second brake job. With way too much collecting of parts finally cleared (more to the point organized) some space to work and hope to get it back on the road soon. It really is a work in progress and I guess I work too slow but eventually my boys will get a good amount of stuff when I'm done. Next on the schedule will be my 1958 Buick Limited 2dr which I had before the Special.

Bill Stoneberg · August 2nd, 2009

Just finishing up a 1950 Buick Super Estate Wagon. I bought it 10 years ago and it spent 7 years getting wood and paint. Now, except for a few fit problems, it is done and it is up to Buick Judging standards.
Bone stock except for an aftermarket fuel filter that I have since found the original one for.
Funny thing is, I was going to Hot Rod it when I bought it, but it was too nice of a survivor.

ken8824 · August 17th, 2009

From a NEWBIE in the restoration, I am glad to hear some of us still like the stock. Working on my '30 Chrysler, I have hear numerous times about how I should Streer Rod. Keep up the good work.