Andy69

Now that’s interesting. Thanks for sharing.

It was pretty dirty. The top had been down for years and was covered in mildew, as were the seats. Spent about 2 hours yesterday with a spray bottle of vinegar water and some rags and got it pretty clean. The paint job looks like it was done by a kid, or maybe Earl Sheib - lots of sanding scratches and orange peel. A cut and buff might turn it from a 4 of 10 to a 6.

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I'm a motorhead, lots of car experience, but very little with something this old. The car is in ok condition, older restoration with an amateurish paint job, appears complete and in good shape generally except it needs a good detailing. It was stored inside for who knows how long. Engine number: 1047359 Chassis number: 1019359 Not currently running. No battery, no key, no crank handle (although I made one out of 3/4" pipe nipples and elbows so I could verify the engine was not stuck). I'm assuming, at a minimum to get this running, I'll need: Get a key made, unless it's easy enough to bypass the switch Change all fluids and filters Carb rebuild New plugs, etc battery Check the fuses (does it have fuses?) I ordered a shop manual for it. I'm wondering, anything else specific to a car this old I should check? Brakes, transmission fluid, grease fittings, etc? Thank you for any assistance.

Andy from Memphis I'm no stranger to cars but something this old is a new thing for me. I don't know how long I'll keep it but I plan on having some fun with it. 1923 Model 23-45 touring car. Older restoration, it's been stored inside for 20+ years, not currently running, needs a few things cosmetically as well. I've got a few other cars in the garage: 1969 Chevelle convertible - current project, 350 SBC, 4 speed auto 1964 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII - next project, sitting in the back of the garage under a pile of racing tires 1987 Honda CRX - SCCA F Street Prepared Solo car 1992 Caterham 7 Supersport - fun weekend/track day car Anyway, thanks for letting me in to the forums