Guest Bucknasty Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Hello all. I have a '32 convertible that I would like to begin fixing up in the spring. So I am compiling a checklist of the things I need to do to get my ducks in a row. The car is in wonderful shape, but hasn't been run in about 35 or so years. The wiring underneath has been chewed up by rabbits so I would like to replace all that first. Get the oil changed and steam out the gas tank. If anyone can offer a first-timer some sage advice, it would be greatly appreciated. I obviously have a lot of learning to do in the coming years about all this. Starting with getting my hands on the service and shop manuals. Thank you all. Photos below. Edited November 19, 2012 by Bucknasty added photos (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecowboy Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Welcome. I am so jealous, I've been looking for a 32 for a long time. There are heaps of people here that can give you advice, I have 5 Pontiacs ranging from 28-48. Pics are going to be needed though, get yourself a photobucket account and upload your photos there, you'll then be able to post links to them here, it's a lot easier than it sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bucknasty Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Thank you cowboy! Edited November 19, 2012 by Bucknasty (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bucknasty Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 http://i1342.photobucket.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bucknasty Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) I'm trying....Bucknasty9's Library | Photobucket Huzzah!!! Don't know how I figured it out, but I did!!! Edited November 17, 2012 by Bucknasty Success! (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecowboy Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I was jealous before, now I'm crazy jealous. That thing is amazing! What is it's history? It has to have been restored once already surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bucknasty Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) My grandfather bought the car in 1968 for $300 from a man a few towns over. We think it was garaged since new. No rust anywhere. It's been in the garage at my fathers house since '76. Half restored. Engine "re-done" 35 years ago. I have 2 extra rims and tires for the spares, the headlights, lots of other stuff I need to inventory. It needs a top, an interior. The body is sound- just buffing and painting. Plate inside the engine compartment reads: "FISHER BODY CORP. DETROIT, MICH. CORRESPONDENCE PERTAINING TO THE BODY JUST BEAR THESE NUMBERS. JOB # 32318 BODY # 1373 ." Grandfather had everything re-chromed and my uncle was painting it. The date on the last photo in my uncles album about the car is !979, so it's been sitting untouched for 33 years. It was running when it was parked last. Thank you. Edited November 23, 2012 by Bucknasty more new info. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bucknasty Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) aussiecowboy is quite correct on the prior restoration. My grandfather, grandmother, and youngest uncle were working on it. Dis-assembly, scraping, priming, painting. Work stopped when grandpa got older and uncle got steady work. Partially re-assembled. My father took photos as it went. Will take photos of photos, because I don't have a scanner, and post them. Received the photo album as well as lots of paperwork today from my uncle. Check the photobucket for new photos added. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. --a Edited November 23, 2012 by Bucknasty (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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