Mickey McChesney
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This trunk is fully restored with show quality bright metal and is painted dove gray. The original Potter decal is still intact. I'm asking $2000 but I will negotiate to a point. You won't find one like this scrounging Flea markets.
Contact me at (757) 456-2806 or mick32chevy@cox.net .
Mickey McChesney
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For sale (1) very nice rearview mirror with perfect bowtie clock. Very slight amount of silver coming off at RH corner. For show purposes I would replace or resilver. $250 includes shipping except overseas.
mick32chevy@cox.net (757)456-2806
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For Sale: Completly restored Potter Trunk for '32 Chevy Sport Coupe or Roadster. All bright metal is restored to show quality. Currently painted Dove Gray. Asking $1800. Can deliver to Philly Annual Meeting next month or Charlotte in April; (save $ in S&H costs) Contact me at (757) 456-2806 or mick32chevy@cox.net.
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George,
Pretty sure I'm correct, but T3 lamps were not available until the '56 model year. 1955 Chevys had the symbol 12v on the lamps. However, the ruling as I see it is that AACA really isn't after "originality" in this area of judging.
Mickey
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Have a question for the experts. Metal tire covers for a '32 Sport Coupe 8 cyl., Would they be painted body color or polished stainless? Have a contact with a set of stainless covers for sale but don't know if they are a correct option.
Thanks, Mickey
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Glenn, thanks for all the info. Don't know what you are referencing about the interference with the intake on the GM HEI dist. I'm a Chevy guy and this is my first Olds. I'm kind of feeling my way and looking to the experienced folks for advice.
Mickey
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Anybody have experience (positive or negitive) with the installation and maintainability of the solid state replacement ignition systems now available? I am considering replaceing the breaker points etc. on my '68 Olds 455 Delta 88. Saw a system advertised in JWO that interested me. Is the hotter coil a good recomendation that is worthy of consideration?
Thanks,
Mickey
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The first tool I bought (Dad didn't have one) was a 1/2 inch drive wratchet that I still have and is in my "travel box" Bought it in 1956 to work on my first car a '46 Ford coupe. Wish I still had that car; good memories dating the wife and racing on country roads.
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Anybody have a website where I can verify some numbers of a '71 GS convertible? I think it is a clone and would like to verify.
Thanks,
Mickey
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I agree; The '37 PT-50 is a real head turner. I did a body-off restoration on one about 9 years ago. I'm Chevy guy but I hated to turn that Plymouth over to it's owner. The truck had'58 Plymouth six and had been converted to 12v. Found an original '37 truck motor and every thing needed to restore to orig (that's what the owner wanted). Hemmings, Hershey, Plymouth Club all good assets. Didn't do much with internet then, but sure would today. Good luck with the project, it will be worth it!
Mickey
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Thanks Glenn, just got back on line and appreciate the info.
Mickey
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Is anyone reproducing the spiral shocks for the "big" Olds cars. I know the Tri Five Chevys and Chevelle type cars have shocks available but I would like to keep my '68 Delta 88 original if I can. The old shocks are a bit mushy even with only 24K miles on them. I guess they are 40 years old.
Appreciate any help.
Mickey
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I want to thank Don Reid and all of the Queen City Region for hosting a wonderful Meet. It was obvious that a lot of planning and prep went into this past weekend event. The host hotel was wonderful and the hotel staff could not have been better. Friday night was unbelievable and the show setting will never be surpassed. I never want to do a parking lot show again!!! Don, contrats on a job well done!
Mickey McChesney
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Tidewater Region, VA
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Might be a little sticker shock, ($3.39 vs $3.51) but do the math. For me it is about 350 miles to Cumberland. I avg. 15mpg with my Olds or about 23 gal one way. At 3.39/gal that is approx $79; at $3.51/gal that is about $82, $3 one way, or a total of $6 round trip. Is $6 going to stop me from attending a show, I don't think so!!!
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!937hd45, the Chevy Sport Coupe is equiped with a rumble seat, whereas the (plain)Coupe has a trunk.
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James, MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY!
I have restored two '32 Chevy's; a Sport Coupe and a Coach. Both cars are Deluxe versions with sidemounts. Both cars are Grand National Senior cars and the Sport Coupe is the 2005 Louis Chevrolet Award Winner. While the '32 Chevy may be more appropriate with blackwalls, I choose Coker Firestone whitewalls BECAUSE it looks better and makes ME happy. The Coach was done in 1996 and the tires still clean up very well even after 3 Glidden Tours. There is no yellowing and the tires look great on the car.
MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY, IT'S YOUR CAR!
Mickey
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Thanks Sky, I try to treat the little cars like I do the big ones. Same skills apply only you can put them on your workbench instead of crawling under them!
Mickey
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Wife said I needed a project so I had this old tractor and trailer I had picked up several years ago at a flea market.
No big winter projects so thought I'd restore it. Finished a couple of days ago. Now what to do?
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When will we be able to register online for the Spring Meet in Melbourne; AGNM and National Meet?
Mickey
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ex98thdrill
The 2006 Spring Meet, held in Virginia Beach, was on grass! The selection of a site was very difficult; trailer parking, sufficient space for swap meet and of course show car parking was at the top of or list. We lucked out! we gained access to a VA National Guard base which provided everything. Our show field was the drill field which provided excellent hardpacked turf and excellent drainage if it happened to rain. Good luck in your planning and if we in Tidewater can be of assistance don't hesitate to call.
Mickey
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I have used Royal Silver Mfg. in Norfolk, VA for all of my work; including two '32 Chevy radiator shells. Very happy with their work. One shell had two radius cracks which they fixed. Let them know what you expect as a finished product, they will do show quality work.
Mickey
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Rocketraider,
Don't take the time to go to the DMV. I mailed in 4 applications all nicely noterized. It took less than 10 days to get back 4 new registrations for my cars. The process works. Don't wast your time in line and become more frustrated.
Mickey
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To expand the discussion; were there any optional wheels (sport wheels) available for the Delta 88's? Could you select the 442 14inch wheel?
Mickey
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Steve, according to my original owners manual and the shop manual the 15inch radial was also an option for the Delta 88. But, I think I may take your suggestion and stick with the bias ply.
Thanks,
Mickey
1932 Chevy Literature
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For sale: 12 reprints of the Chevrolet Service Newleter for 1932. Covers months Jan-Dec 1932 These are 1979 reprints by I&I. These newsleters were what we call service bulletins and provide info and updates to the dealers. ($75) Reprints of 1932 Chevrolet Repair Manual ; condensed size for carrying in the automobile ($15)
Reprint of 1932 Chevrolet Accessory Catalogue $10. Reprint of the Chevrolet ad brochure "New Chevrolet Six" $10. All prices plus postage.
Package Deal All for $100 plus postage.
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