auburnseeker Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 So if I left the two tone as is but just striped it out that might be an option as well. I hadn't though of that. Definitely something to ponder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 56 minutes ago, JACK M said: Yup. Sorry for the hijack Randy. No problem if it helps you find a car as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Congratulations on a beautiful Auburn. To me the convertible sedans are the best of all worlds. The only downside of the convertible sedans, is the weight and complexity of folding the top up and down? (I do not have first hand experience, just guessing) What were people thinking when they bolted sealed beam headlights inside beautiful original headlights? Hope they just used silicone to hold them in. That would be the first thing on my "to do" list. Congratulations again on a beautiful car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Graham Man said: What were people thinking when they bolted sealed beam headlights inside beautiful original headlights? I think the idea was function, safety and cost over aesthetics. Sealed beams are superior to the old bulbs and reflectors in illumination and much cheaper than resilvering reflectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 That looks like a fantastic car. Yellow is my second favorite color after green so I would be happy as is. I agree with Steve, I hope you bring it to Rhinebeck. I've never seen an Auburn there, though there was a Cord several years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Graham Man said: Congratulations on a beautiful Auburn. To me the convertible sedans are the best of all worlds. The only downside of the convertible sedans, is the weight and complexity of folding the top up and down? (I do not have first hand experience, just guessing) What were people thinking when they bolted sealed beam headlights inside beautiful original headlights? Hope they just used silicone to hold them in. That would be the first thing on my "to do" list. Congratulations again on a beautiful car! I was wondering how long it would take for someone to notice. I thought Ed would be the first. I'm guessing they probably ruined the reflectors but I hope not as they are very bright inside so they weren't old and tired. It was a day before I noticed them as I was looking everything over and not paying particular attention to them. I only got a few hours in cleaning up chrome and oiling door latches. I use Fluid film. You would be amazed how good it works and stays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I noticed the sealed beams, but I figured you would be changing those back to originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 I'm hoping a good set of reflectors if necessary won't be too bad. Usually it's the buckets that get trashed so there should be more reflectors out there than anything. Lenses are excellent so I have to be very gentle and not drop one. The buckets are also very nice with only a very minor ding or two you really have to look to see and pretty good chrome so they may have even been rechromed. All the window garnish has been replated and window frames as well as the center posts and the big dash panel trim under the windshield. All the nickel inside is really nice and probably replated or NOS. Gauge cluster is very original but in good shape. Unfortunately the top bows weren't replated when they replaced the top. I wish they would have when they replaced the top during the refurbishment as it would have been alot cheaper. I would say none of the chrome is "show" but nice driver quality with some aging but still a very bright finish. I fear the top doesn't have alot of cycles left in it, then I need to make a tough decision on whether to replate them or not. I really hate to cheapen it up and paint them. Any guesses on what replating might cost? Just to driver quality. They also replated most of the exterior chrome it appears. All the glass looks to have been replaced but unfortunately the windshield is cracked diagonally on the passenger side. Something to replace some day but probably not for a while. I'll try to get some better interior photos tomorrow. It's in pretty good shape front to back. Again not my choice of color but it's fitting and could be much worse. I didn't see any cuts or tears and the seams all seem tight. Only real flaw is a cigar burn mark? in the driver's door panel that will get some kind of an emblem to cover it as it's almost dead center top and looks like it could have had one there anyways. Lots more cleaning to do tomorrow, when hopefully I get to spend more time on it. Does anyone have a wrench for the Knock off hub caps or know where one can be bought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Don't they come off with a hammer? Maybe like something from a British car made of copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Randy.......don’t forget a photo of both Auburns as you promised..............I expect to see it before I go to bed tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, keiser31 said: Don't they come off with a hammer? Maybe like something from a British car made of copper. I know they can be taken off that way, but I saw an Auburn for Sale, might have even been one Matt had , and one of the pictures showed a wrench that obviously was for the wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Just now, edinmass said: Randy.......don’t forget a photo of both Auburns as you promised..............I expect to see it before I go to bed tonight. I spent alot of time cleaning in the garage today but wasn't able to get it done. Tomorrow for sure I will have one for you and everyone else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Hey, Congrats. Had an old friend of the family that would tell me about the Auburn roaster she had in the 30's. Those were the days as she would say. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I mentioned in an early post that the first thing I was assuming you’d address was the headlights. They may be bright as is, but they are a real distraction. Still, nothing can really take away from the looks of that car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 It actually needs some most likely heavy mechanical work, one of the reasons I could afford it so that will be one of the first real projects I tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, auburnseeker said: Does anyone have a wrench for the Knock off hub caps or know where one can be bought? Those are Dayton dental drive hubs, study the caps to see if the directions are stamped. Lead knockoff hammer or 2X2X12 chunk of oak with a BFH and they should come off. Opposite direction of Rudge Whitworth wires. Bob Edited February 4, 2020 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Yes that's what they look like on the back of the spares. I almost think they are marked but I'll have to check. Not ready to pull the wheels yet, but I figured I would put the feelers out for the wrench now before I actually need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 so my choice would be to dye the top black, crimson pin stripes and blackwall tires............ let's hear some other suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Actually that top is not long for the world so I wouldn't waste any time on dyeing it. Unfortunately it probably means atleast a couple thousand in rechroming when i replace it. I was thinking maroon accents but I have to do some good analyzing of that color. Almost looks more yellow than cream in some lighting. I like suggestions though. Lots of auburns on line to see what it could look like. I did see one with a nave blue accent and wheels and another in maroon as mentioned without much looking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I think burgundy wheels might work. If you're replacing the top, black with dark red piping is an excellent choice. And if there are lock rings on the wheels, chrome them and install blackwalls. Add a pinstripe to match the burgundy wheels. Et voila! Instant rock star. This is really exciting. I'm so happy for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 No whitewalls? Bummer. Black top is a thought. I like the Burgundy wheel color. I was toying around with that all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Dark green might be a good option, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 I originally thought green as one of the choices, but know there is a weird anti green mindset in the old car world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Love the car. Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 If you are considering pin stripes as accents? Just a quick suggestion. Get some pin striping tape at almost any auto supply, do like some good painters do with masking tape, and before putting it on the car, press the sticky side to dusty cloth so that it won't stick too well. Place various widths and colors in places you may want it, and leave it for a week or three. Walk by it and look it over often. Get a feel for it. It can really help you decide what does or doesn't give you the reaction you want. I did something similar when restoring a model T boat-tail roadster I had several years ago. I just couldn't make up my mind whether I wanted the car to have a windshield or not. I picked up a damaged windshield of appropriate vintage, repaired it (cutting out the worst damage), and altered to fit the body. Such after-market bodies were offered originally both with and without windshields. I parked the car for a month where I could just look it over from close and far. Every few days, I would put the windshield on, or take it off. Spend a few days looking at it, then try it the other way again. It really looked good either way. But I just wasn't sure which way I preferred it. Seriously, that one took me almost six weeks. But I finally knew which way I wanted it. Eventually, I had to sell the car. But the windshield frame is still hanging in the T parts shed. Love that Auburn! Curious to see another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 No whitewalls? Bummer. Black top is a thought. I like the Burgundy wheel color. whitewalls pop with a dark body............... blackwalls pop with the yellowish shade you have, as does the top. lots of choices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Dark green wheels, pinstripes and or belting, top matching wheels or uph would work. I really like yellow but that would break it nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Here is a picture of the wrench I robbed off the ACD site. Back to cleaning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Randy, if you dont find a wrench right away, you can make a knock off out of wood. I am surprised there is not a wrench with the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, mercer09 said: Randy, if you dont find a wrench right away, you can make a knock off out of wood. I am surprised there is not a wrench with the car. Look under the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Just now, keiser31 said: Look under the seats. You would throw it under the seat after bashing your hand with a hammer? I'd look in the woods around the last flat. Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Bought an owners manual for my Packard only to find one on rear package shelf I missed even after a couple days of poking at the new find. It may have a goodie or two waiting for you to uncover Auburnfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Waiting for the photo of BOTH Auburns......................PLEASE! 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, edinmass said: Waiting for the photo of BOTH Auburns......................PLEASE! 😎 Had trouble getting the wife to cooperate to get things moved around. You ever had one of those days? I promise tomorrow. I'll have the photographic proof. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 I did actually look under the front seat today as I vacuumed out the car and cleaned the front seat and one of the door panels as well as polished the nickel handles and had just enough time to clean the bumpers. Oddly enough I found a fly swatter under the front seat. LOL. I thought that was a bit strange. I can't remember what else was there, but it wasn't car related stuff. Maybe it's under the back seat? Not sure if there is storage under that. Just some junk in the trunk. Here are a few shots of the seat after a good cleaning. A little dash teaser photo as well. I need to get one earlier in the day. I have some cleaning to do on that still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 I am starting to get a list of needed things, Unfortunately I imagine some are near unobtanium. The gauges are actually pretty nice except the Temperature gauge is incorrect and the gas gauge is completely shot. Must have been a very corrosive chemical in it as it's rusted to pieces behind the glass so much that there is a big pile of rust behind the glass part way up what's left of the face. If anyone has any leads it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Waiting for the photo of BOTH Auburns......................PLEASE! 😎 so you bought two Auburns Randy? this thread is very very confusing................................................ are both the same body style? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I think he got a dog named auburn but it won’t sit still for a pic with the car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Patience you all will see. Tomorrow for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 27 minutes ago, mercer09 said: Waiting for the photo of BOTH Auburns......................PLEASE! 😎 so you bought two Auburns Randy? this thread is very very confusing................................................ are both the same body style? I can personally confirm there are two Auburns..........I was made aware of the first a while ago, but was sworn to secrecy.............. Looking forward to the second big reveal tomorrow...........👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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