Kenny D.

OK forum, lets talk real budget and possibilities. I just completed a 1966 Triumph Spitfire, i was able to get 99% of the parts from a single source out of CA. I did 60% of the restoration myself outsourcing paint, motor rebuild and seat work....so I am able to do the mechanics. My Chrysler, which is a 1928 Model 62, with rumble seat, has been out in an Oklahoma field for over 20 years....the wood is gone to splinters, seats are springs only, steering wheel wood has come off, the steering wheel switches have broken off.....motor has been partially disassembled (I found the carb but its all aged and cracked). I believe all of the metal panels are accounted for, the block and drive train are still assembled, suspension is still assembled....so, in summary, just imagine a complete car with the motor being worked on sitting in a field forever.....that's what I have. The million dollar question is, can this car be restored and if so what $ budget should I account for????????? I can send pictures if it will help.

thanks to all....I just ordered the manual. Hopefully it will give me idea of what I have or don't have and educate me on how to discuss future plans.

thanks, I know my motor is not complete, but I'm still working out what is missing and if I have it sitting somewhere. I've just started my research, it may take some time to figure out what I have. Can you point me in the direction for a manual that will illustrate the car/motor/interior....something that can show me what I should have.

Unfortunately there is not much wood left to identify, at least as a whole piece with where it's suppose to go. I was hoping to find a wood kit somewhere ....no luck yet. I am familiar with auto restoration and how valuable pictures are. I currently maintain a '69 Camaro Pace Car a '78 Corvette Pace Car and I just completed a frame off restoration on a '66 Triumph Spitfire. ...but, these cars had plenty of support documentation. I'd like to find a book or any documentation that would illustrate what I have and/or how it should look.

Your buy looks a bit more assembled than mine. When I loaded the car into the trailer, most of the panels were still attached to the wood.....after hauling it from OKC to the Houston area (Magnolia), most of the panels had fallen off. I need to see if I can find a manual/book that will give me some kind of idea of what I have and how it's suppose to assemble.

Thanks for your support. I did a Google search for the FEDCO system chart and got nowhere.....so I saved your attachment, thanks again. Lets talk woodwork.....do you have a source that you can refer? I live in Magnolia, TX (NW Houston).

Yes, I went back out and looked at the code with a bit of direction and it is 'LH635R'. Can you tell me how you determined the year and month built? Can the car in it's condition be restored or am i fighting a long battle?

I inherited an older Chrysler. It was sitting out in an Oklahoma field forever. Now that I have it, I was wondering what it is and if it's worth doing anything with. I've been told, it's a 1927 Sports Coupe with a rumble seat, golf club door and 6-cylinder motor. The Chrysler tag on the instrument panel reads H6350. Is anybody able to help me properly identify this car? It won't hurt my feelings it 'trash it' is the answer.