CHAD THOMAS Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Just a general post to see how others deal with being diffused. Or if I am the only suffering from such a malady. Let me explain my symptoms and maybe someone could offer help........1932 Hupmobile, engine and chassis completely restored. needs paint and interior which I am currently stripping the paint and prepping for paint as time allows. 1932 Cord 2 door brougham. Chassis primed and painted, engine out and ready to go to rebuilder. Body is good original, not doing anything to it yet. need to plumb the chassis so when the engine is back I can think about driving it.1932 Nash 1070, Runs, Drives. Older restoration, needs carburator work. No bid deal.1948 Jeepster. Runs, Drives, needs fuel pump and Distributer work. No big deal.1940 Buick Limited. Just get in and drive. Electric fuel pump would be nice.So with all of this going on I am comtemplating pulling my 1956 Studebaker Power Hawk out of storage and getting it running and driving. Engine is rebuilt and 90% assembled, needs installed and all new soft parts for the brakes as it has sat for 30+ years now. I am thinking over the winter I could get it together and make it driveable, maybe spray a primer sealer on it to make it look better and just drive it. Am I nuts here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) Same thing we all have,i do not think there is a cure yet.Good luck.We have two in the process of restoration,Thats nuts. Edited September 19, 2013 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I thought there was only one 1932 Cord, the E-1 V-16 prototype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I hope they never find a cure! I just painted my 47' Roadmaster convertible and need to wet sand buff. This is my winter project to install interior, wire and repair stainless. My 56' Buick Special 4 door is up on jackstands waiting for the transmission to be pulled and rebuilt one installed. Should have tranny by Tuesday and installed before next weekend. My ride to Hershey. Also, have a 48' Roadmaster convertible to tinker with over the winter. 77' Corvette needs dash installed back in car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelroadster Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 As long as you are having fun, it makes no difference. Every now and then you may want to re evaluate your holdings and your direction but as long as you don't die before you finish most of the stuff it is all right. I am at least as guilty as you and I just don't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm not only diffused, I'm discursive. But worst of all is the pernicious inertia.Yes you are nuts. There is a lot of it going around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Sane people were never meant to own old cars.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAD THOMAS Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I thought there was only one 1932 Cord, the E-1 V-16 prototypethe L29 Cord went thru 1932. I can only assume you have been to the museum and have seen the E1? I wish they could find the V16 to put in it, It currently has a V12. The man that found it was fascinating and if you ever had the oppurtunity to listen to him talk about the car it was aweinspiring(sp?). Anyway, mine is one of the last 500 produced so it has the big engine and was originally titled as a '35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I thought 31 was the last year. Live and learn. I've never seen E-1, but I read the story in SIA. Amazing how the parts were found, scattered all over the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Chad, I do believe you are bragging!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAD THOMAS Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 I didn't mean to brag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Please post photos of the CORD! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAD THOMAS Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 I will try and get more pictures up soon. I have not kept up with posting after shots of the painted frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAD THOMAS Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 OK,Sorry for the delay in pictures and I realize I did not take NEAR ENOUGH!. Here it is with a dummy hood installed. Need some adjustments made but I will talk about that under my other post under restorations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prs519 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Wow, that is a fine Cord. Did it have disappearing headlamps? (HO!)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAD THOMAS Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Nope,still hiding in the box on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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