Summershandy Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Well, after almost 8 months I took my car to the mechanic to get inspected for roadworthy. It passed! I worked all winter in my garage on my back with simple backyard tools. I am no mechanic by any means but I have played one on TV lol. He was impressed on the condition and cleanliness of it. Talk about make my day. I get compliments anytime I take it out. Now if the engine and drivetrain survive for the rest of the summer, It'll be cosmetic work over the winter. Hard work, dedication and the help from all you guys made my dream come true! Thanks....gotta go....gotta cruise.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Very nice 54. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summershandy Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks, my younger mechanic friend had quite sometime admiring an older car. I picked it up last summer sitting in a field. The body looked great and after a boost and hearing the engine run, I took my chances. One thing I remember the mechanic said that made me laugh he said, "did you pull the engine to paint it?" Nope I replied, "but the whole thing is painted!" Time, patience, a can of Bill Hirsh paint and brushes. It flows so beautiful it looks like spray on. I also want to thank California Pontiac Restoration. Without them of course, the Chief would have never came back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Looks really good and great job sticking with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summershandy Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks guys. I don't belong to any clubs or have many acquaintances to share or receive the love of these cars. Even the wife is a little iffy. I truly appreciate your comments as you're all been there done that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hess Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Nice , I'm jealous. My 53 is still hanging in the barn. Waiting to paint the underbody. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summershandy Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, john hess said: Waiting to paint the underbody. Ya but your underbody is going to look a lot better than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Lookin' good -- Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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