ericmac

As many of you know I am neck deep in the restoration of a similar car, indeed one that was in worse shape than this. Had it not been my dad's first car it probably would have been a parts car also. As such, a restoration of one of these really can only be done by someone who loves the car...really loves the car. Hopefully this car will meet just such an admirer.

Be still my heart...

It takes about 25 minutes per side...if you take your time.

Over the years I have owned 12 of these cars but I do not have one now. I find this car highly appealing but probably would spend more restoring the chrome on this one than I would spend on a better car that could be used now.

Some time ago I bought a pretty beat up 61 Lincoln promo. I just completed the restoration which is not perfect but a real improvement. I probably should have taken a couple before photos.I am still looking for a hood ornament. You would be excused for thinking I have a thing for blue Lincolns but I was just building models of cars I either liked or owned.

Okay...it needs everything but WOW!

The engine is in the chassis. This was a big step forward.

The engine is going in tomorrow. Can't wait.

There's a car I'd love to own. Other than the oval gas tank I really like the lines on this. It would be a fairly large fortune to do it right, but what a car you would have!

The engine just was painted. I have the correct Vaporizer carb to put on it soon. The goal is to have the engine installed by the end of next week.

I took a car of my own to Meadowbrook and several from the Gilmore Car Museum and Franklin Museum to both Meadowbrook and St. John's. I always had a great time and will certainly miss the event. I too remember seeing the Graham Hollywood at Meadowbrook. It was awesome in its original state.

Nah...someone just typed an extra zero.

Take 30 minutes with a hose and a bucket of soapy water and clear the junk out of the seat and the car will look a lot more like a car worth the asking price. As is...who knows? I have always wanted a '61.

Damn...great looking car!

Agreed! This is my favorite part of the forum!

When you park it just be certain you have the parking brake engaged. I'll give you one guess how I know this!

This is definitely a multimedia kit with die-cast metal, brass colored plated plastic pieces, sort of cream colored plastic (which I painted) clear plastic, and rubber tires. The kit supplied tires are white rubber but mine were so rotten I had to replace them with some black O-rings. I actually like the look of it better sitting on the black tires given that it'sa commercial chassis. Thanks for the compliment!

The first model I've finished in a couple years is finally complete. It is the Hubley/Gabriel 1912 Model T C-cab delivery. I started this one 15-20 years ago. I'm embarrassed to say I was maybe 3 hours worth of work from wrapping it up. While hardly a perfect model, it looks decent.

Very close, 1913 car built in October 1912 with a 2010 driver.

My daughter and I took a ride in the county Saturday. She even got to drive a bit in the high school parking lot.

Man, those headlamps are huge! Anyone know, are the Solars? I can't afford the car but certainly can see the appeal to this one.

The paint on this one seems a little tired but man, that interior is a beauty. This would be a fabulous driver once sorted out. As for the advice on drilling the rivets out od the transmission support, that seems like a smart plan. I'm glad the car is a long way away.

I appreciate all the photos. I have to live vicariously through those of you who can attend.

I couldn't get there (never have) but wondering if anyone made it there this year? Any pics?

Seems like a bargain to me. What am I missing?