Guest ggdoorguy Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hi Pat , just got my 34 Chevy master back from the upholsterer today , he lost my two armrests and one of the visor receiver brackets ! would you possibly have anything like that left over that I could purchase from you ? Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 I think I have some of the sockets. That is what you are talking about right? Thy would require plating. I don't remember having two sets of armrests but I'll look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ggdoorguy Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I just need the passenger and driver door armrest frame , it's a two door coupe , the socket is the part that the visor plugs into when you swing the visor to the side , I think that's what you call it !ThanksGary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi Pat , just got my 34 Chevy master back from the upholsterer today , he lost my two armrests and one of the visor receiver brackets ! would you possibly have anything like that left over that I could purchase from you ? Thanks GaryHere's a few photos of the armrests in case you decide to fabricate some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 I haven't gotten around to the odd jobs required on the old Chevy. I just drive it on the occasional nice day we get. Shitty, shitty summer. I'm up to over 300 miles. I'll get to the to do list this winter. Meanwhile, took the Mustang to a show about 100 miles away yesterday. The first nine cars in this row were part of our contingent along with the other six in the photos . The Hemi Road Runner and the 440 6-pak GTX (hoods up) were setting the pace. So needless to say it was brisk. It was a community decarbonizing event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 We had a somewhat crappy summer down here too,I am lucky if I put 500 miles on the 55 Ford convertible and less on my 37 Chevy p/u. It was last weekend that I finally dropped the top for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gmkc Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 All I can say is Wow! Way more work than I would think of taking on. I can only imagine the satisfaction of making this come together. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 All I can say is Wow! Way more work than I would think of taking on. I can only imagine the satisfaction of making this come together. Thanks for sharing.Thank you my friend. Indeed there is some satisfaction there. I really enjoy driving it even if it isn't fully sorted out yet. If I could only find out more about its early history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Today, my daughter had hired a professional photographer to do an ad series for her hairstyling shop. She also "hired" my two cars. So I spent a cold day in the park surrounded by leggy young ladies. The last shot shows our Town Hall across the bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Classy girls and cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 What a crazy and interesting trip it has been for the car. The old girl had one foot in the grave, slowly rusting away and sinking into the farm field... now she is the centerpiece of multiple advertising campaigns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) What a crazy and interesting trip it has been for the car. The old girl had one foot in the grave, slowly rusting away and sinking into the farm field... now she is the centerpiece of multiple advertising campaigns!She has also appeared on the cover of Old Autos, the premier Canadian old car newspaper and on the cover of The Filling Station's new catalog. I had sent them a picture to show where the hundreds of parts I had ordered from them went to. Edited November 4, 2013 by Landman (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts_DG8 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Pat,It's just got to be a great feeling when you sit behind the wheel but it's got to be almost as good to see all your efforts captured and published for all to see. Many happy miles and smiles to come. Scott... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinus Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 hi Pat , your cars look fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Thanks Tinus. Now I should take them to South Africa so I could drive through the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Today, my daughter had hired a professional photographer to do an ad series for her hairstyling shop. She also "hired" my two cars. So I spent a cold day in the park surrounded by leggy young ladies. The last shot shows our Town Hall across the bay.What a difference a week makes. we woke up with that this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinus Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thanx Pat, its 32 Deg celcius here and no rain. i manage to get a diff for my car it came from a 35 master.i need a lot of things still, very hard to get here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thanx Pat, its 32 Deg celcius here and no rain. Please, send excess heat not only in Canada, but here too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 i need a lot of things still, very hard to get hereI have some parts left over Tinus. I'm supposed to inventory them and list them. I'll make sure you get the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinus Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 after long days of heat and wind rain came at last, i will send some heat but be warned south africa heat is extremely dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinus Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 thank you Pat, i visited a few vintage car meetings with no reward:(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Now, here I have to digress a bit. The day I was cutting the whellwells off the coupe with the sawzall, my daughter came in & took a picture. She said she wanted to show her friends what kind of hobby I had. So I left it at that. She then took it to a photographer along with a photo of my dad taken more or less when he owned the car and had his picture ghosted over mine. It looks like the ghost of my dad watching me work on his car. They had that mounted in a frame and gave it to me for Christmas. Needless to say, I was totally speechless for several minutes.That picture hangs in my garage and is my motivation.I had the same person who did that picture put him with the finished car. His photo was taken in 1942, he was 28 years old. The car picture was taken this November. The car is 80 years old. It sat in a field for 50 years. It took me 8 years to rebuild it. Talk about a time warp. At the same time I'd like to thank everyone for the help, support and encouragement. I'll post another photo once I have made its frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeventhSon Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Pat - very cool. It sounds like you have a very nice daughter. Of course, she comes from a very nice father, so it stands to reason. You've done history proud by saving your father's car - congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ggdoorguy Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Great job Pat turned out amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Finally getting around to finishing the to-do list on the car. First item is to mount a fire extinguisher somewhere in the car. Since I don't want it in the cabin I decided to put it in the trunk. However, I can't bring myself to drill any holes for the bracket. So I will mount it on a piece of wood (willow leftover from another project) and I will either Velcro or carpet tape the board to the trunk floor. Here it is raw, after sanding and routing and after a coat of pre stain conditioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys77 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Nice touch to finish off the Chevy Pat! You could use a temporary mount in the cabin - possibly for when you're driving the car? Accessibility? Here's hoping you never have to use it - but knowing it's there will provide peace of mind, I'm sure. Enjoy the "Master Craftsmanship"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Not to put a damper on your plan, but the fire extinguisher will do no good if the rear of the car goes up in flames. I know it looks terrible and it may take up room in the passenger compartment, but I would put it there instead of the trunk. What if you can't get the trunk open quickly?? In fact, my wife JUST told me that she has a REAL hard time opening my trunk, so it may be better inside the cab. Just sayin'. Edited January 5, 2014 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Not to put a damper on your plan, but the fire extinguisher will do no good if the rear of the car goes up in flames. I know it looks terrible and it may take up room in the passenger compartment, but I would put it there instead of the trunk. What if you can't get the trunk open quickly?? In fact, my wife JUST told me that she has a REAL hard time opening my trunk, so it may be better inside the cab. Just sayin'.I realize that. The one close call I had so far was under the hood. The cabin is very small. I wonder where other people put theirs. Any suggestions out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I put mine on the package shelf under a towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I put mine on the package shelf under a towel.Loose or fastened down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Attacked the leaky knee. Removed the shocks absorbers and put them on the confusion avoider. Stuck a towel in the housing to wick up oil to a level below the bottom hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Cleaned up all mating surfaces. Last time it had proven to be a challenge collapsing the springs while trying to start the bolts. So I threaded a couple of 3" bolts all the way and "pushed" the caps on after laying a bead of "Right Stuff". The advisor on VCCA Chat said to let it cure for a couple of days then trim off the excess and refill. Please pray they won't leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 My prayers are with you on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks for the prayers Mr. Keiser, it looks like I got it! Next step, the side cover. I may even remove/clean/repaint the replacement starter I had installed during the fight to start the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I may even remove/clean/repaint the replacement starter I had installed during the fight to start the car.This was a long time ago, If I remember well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Removed the side cover, added a bead of Permatex #2 & reinstalled. Looks pretty good in there after 500 miles. At least I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Looks great inside, to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Finished that board for the fire extinguisher and mounted in the trunk using self-adhesive Velcro. Will try it under the seat as ell. I hate to have loose stuff behind my head. Masked around the window rubber in preparation to inject windshield sealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys77 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Could you mount the fire extinguisher on the passenger side kick panel, Pat? Maybe using the Velcro system, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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