Saving a 1930 Ford Model A coupe, Meet Gandalf the Grey!
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- Saved another Ford Model A! This time, it's a 1930 Deluxe Coupe. Follow the progress on "Gandalf the Grey" as we bring this Model A back to life. Will it run? Will it make a good driver? If you don't want your Model A to break down, just subscribe! www.youtube.com...
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I’d leave it stock, get the drivetrain a 100% then drive it and enjoy.
repack all the bearings, fresh lube in all the places. Buff it out and treat the rust but let it be. New tires, because who doesn't love new rubber smell? I'd buy it.
Then make sure this process is well documented so I can do it to my
fordor.
Keep her Stock!
Kudos to your backing skills. A very useful skill to have in your bag of tools.
Thanks! I'm an engineer, it's just simple geometry.
Okay, mechanical, electrical, civil or other?
Me? I'm a CDL. What's that you say? Completely Dumb and Lazy. Oops, ah, Coffee Drinking Liar. Ha! Keep up the good work. I really enjoy it.
@@williamforbes5826 Ha ha!! Electrical
@@jimervin1637 Model T wasn't there. I am just very good at backing trailers. Always have been. I grew up having to back equipment all the time. I can back a set of doubles also.
Love your show! And your “new” project coupe is a beaut. You asked for opinions: I would remove the fenders and aprons, sort the metal and repaint them. While off, I would carefully bring back the body paint as far as it will go (I have used Griot’s products with excellent results) then put the fenders back on with new welting. The interior is pretty nice, so some careful cleaning should make it very presentable. It’ll be fun to follow your progress!
Since you are putting a top on this car now I’d thought that I’d come back and look at these older videos to remember the journey of Gandalf. ❤
Poor Gandalf. Top is on! Just need to trim it out now.
Paul, Please start with a how-to video showing you and your Dad replacing the windshield. I need to replace my delaminating original glass and watching you two do the task will motivate me to fix my 1930 Tudor. Thanks for the great content!!
Brentwood Bob did a video series on replacing windshields already. I don't want to step on his toes.
@@ModelA Hi Paul, I have watched BB video(s) and he gave some great insight. Since your rebuilding as am I, was hoping for another’s complete perspective from pulling the Windshield assembly, change the glass, reinstall and adjust if needed. Mine currently hits gas cap and must remove cap to open fully. Thanks
@@scokeing Ahha. Gotcha! I'm planning on it!
Hi Paul, I love all of your shows! I am a 87 year old retiree that is re-living my youth with your shows. this coupe reminds me SO much of my older brother's "28 coupe that I used when learning to drive. Make it a good and safe driver. Wish I were a few years younger I would make you an offer you couldn't refuse.
You should come drive it when it's done!
@@ModelA I would love to do just that!
Leave it just as is. Go through all the mechanicals and electrics, make it safe to drive and then have fun with it!
Couldn’t agree more. A piece of history should look like a piece of history.
Paul, keep it original is what I would do. Love those Model A's, Terry.
Thanks Terry!
Hi Paul Thanks for saving the coupe from becoming a Hot Rod. First I would make it safe to drive on the road and I know you will too. The body paint I think you are right just buff it out. Now for the fenders I would sand them down and repaint. Now I am cheap so what I mean by painting I mean Rustoleum Black High gloss. Not with spray cans but out of the quart can ($9). Apply it with a high density 4" foam roller. It is a long process and there is little mess and no over spray. I cut with 15% mineral spirits. Apply at least 5 thin coats(if to thick of a coat you will get orange peel) Let dry at least a day between coats. I lightly wet sanding (600,1000, 1500, 2000 grit) between coats. Last coat I add harder to the paint. Buff it out and it turns out pretty good. I used this on my 1930 TS and I have had many club members give me a thumbs up. To paint the fender it cost me less then $100. That's buying the paint, mineral spirits, tape, wet/dry paper, cheap buffer, pads and buffing compound. It just took time.
By the way the the "Dry and Wash" is a great product. It makes the paint and chrome look better then if it were waxed.
Thanks Steve Barnacle
I’d do “THE” Shinn Treatment on it (change fluids if there are any in it), get it running, change out that windshield glass, vacuum all the creepy crawlers out of it, and drive it!!!! I wouldn’t even touch that paint!!!!
We all have seen THAT one car at shows that is untouched and gets all the attention!!!
As Paul McCartney once said, “Let it be!”…
Let it be... Well, OK then!
Wow, imagine a nice, complete car like this get cut up into a Hotrod.
I don't mind when people turn a rusted-out, half-disassembled parts car into a Rod... But this one? Ooof!
Here in Germany, practically every Model A is bone-stock and gleaming with fresh paint.
That dull, aged look makes it really appealing and stand out from the crowd!
What would you say about conserving it as it is - even with the rust spots? We have a product called "Owatrol" in Europe - it acts like a clear coat and rust preservant at the same time.
Just my two cents :)
I'm going to research that product. Sounds neat. Thanks Adrian!
Adrian, is it true you're going to pull the crank out of your Model A and add counter weights?
@@robinimpey101 Not before it becomes necessary to overhaul the engine anyways. For now, it's running so good that I really don't want to do do anything to it.
But when the engine is worn out, it'll definately get counterweights.
@@AstraWerke I was just messing with you, but I think it would be a great project & video series!
If it's not broke, modify it! 😀
Very good car.
I have two small framed documents on the coffee table.
The engraved announcement of my daughter's birth in 1974.
And the original bill of sale for $40.00, dated July 16, 1955, for my first car.
A 1931 Ford Coupe--I think called the Sports Coupe--the one with the fabric over metal roof, with a back window that could be unzipped and secured to the ceiling. Loved that car.
Nice, Bob!! I have a 31 Sport Coupe. See some of my other videos. Love that car!
Paul, it's perfect except for the fenders and windshield, the rest should buff out. Minor bumps and bruises can be fixed. I'll enjoy seeing the progress.
Thanks Elijah!
I don't have a Model A yet. Yet. Yet. But I would be inclined to keep it the way it is.
Other than a good cleaning and a little buffing, I would leave that car exactly the way it is. Some things are better left untouched and I believe this is one of them. Thanks for saving it from becoming something that was never meant to be, and that's a hot rod.
Right on
I'm very happy knowing the car will get the attention it deserves.
Hi Paul an Model T. Follow your hart and apply all your skills and she will be a dream.I second the answer above this one fully
Kind regards Filip
For the windshield.. In case they are expensive or hard to find.. Try normal glass(tempered) + 3M films on. They will protect the glass and keep the shards inside in case of breaking. They are great too for side windows!
You have a beauty the Phil Shin. I would go through the mechanicals to make sure it was road worthy. Fix a few things to keep it good, but overall leave it alone as is. She’s a beauty.
Thanks, Bill! Just joking about your name Charlie because you got mine wrong too. ha ha
@@ModelA HaHa! No worries I go by Charlie also. Dang bi focal glasses.
@@hack2it Thanks Charlie!
@@ModelA you’re welcome
Sooo glad you saved this beautiful survivor from the evils of hotrodding! I would touch it up, buff it out, and get it safe and reliable.
Thanks Russ!
That sounds like fun. another car added to the already model A saturated garage.
Hahaa! Yep
I would love to have this car, lived in small town Quebec near the Vermont border and saw many 20and 30 s model cars driven daily, my great uncle owned a 33 A deluxe coupe and drove it till 1957, I love the old fords am retired and trying to save up and get a model A.
I would paint the fenders.
Yes. At least!
Paul, I know that you're kind'a detail guy. Love the fact that you can't leave something just so-so. I think that will work on this fine auto and get it back in good condition. BTW, that 'work truck' looks super with the heavy duty ladder frame and utility bed.
Thank you! That's "The Blue-Collarmobile". I didn't do a video on it because I don't want to lose subscribers
Drivers are my favorite. The history shows but it still goes from point a to point b and you can park it in any parking lot and not worry about it.
Yep
That's some pretty good backing skills there, Paul.
As a big rig driver of 20 years, you would have made a fine truck driver.
🚛
Thanks Marco! I'm an engineer, so it's just simple geometry to me.
@@ModelA Not all that easy. I'm an engineer too, and I know that executing that simple geometry takes a bit of practice.
I agree, get the mechanics so it's safe to drive and bring back original paint as best you can with buffing or whatever and repair damage. Looks like it would make an excellent driver.
Thanks Geoffrey!
I agree with Fred MacCornack. I would repaint the fenders and aprons and clean up the paint on the body and hood. I know this word seems to be used a lot lately but a little a "patina" always looks good to me on an old car. I always like old cars that look look like old cars. I too have a 1930 Coupe and have left the somewhat faded paint the way it is. Still turns heads and makes people smile. Thanks Paul for all the great videos. Stay healthy!
Thanks David!
Glad you guys saved it from being a hot rod for some one!
Clean it up & get it running and enjoy as-is. Looks great the way it is.
My vote is for a complete mechanical and electrical sort-out and then several gallons of elbow grease on the body, i.e. rubbing compound and polishing compound followed by wax. The bumps, blemishes and warts are part of its pedigree/history. Windshield replacement is a must. The little hole in the headliner may do with a careful patch. As my wife says: "JUST" do all that and it'll be good...Thanks for all the great videos!
Great advice! Thanks
A 1930 Deluxe Coupe Model A in any condition is unusual, that one is like the gold nugget that the miner would luckily find. I would fix the few minor imperfections that you mentioned and do the buffing and cleaning as discussed. The appeal and beauty of these wonderful machines are in the original state, in my opinion. Great video, love seeing your work on this one. Thanks Paul, hope you, Tina and the rest of your family have a great weekend!
Thanks Dan!
I would just leave it the way it looks now. Make it safe and reliable to drive and enjoy the novelty of it. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Deane
Apart from the mechanics I would grind down any rust spots and just spray some clear coat on them to prevent farther rust. For the paint i would just give it a good buff.
Nice plan!
Nice work backing that trailer!!
Thanks Mark! It's just geometry, and I'm an engineer.
Wow Paul! That was impressive backing that trailer in!
It seems to be a good solid car to work with. My impression on what to do is always the same, that being restore it to original condition right down to the colors.
I'm glad to see that you're continuing to do well. God Bless.
Thanks DM!
@@ModelA You're welcome, Paul. Haha! That was fast, I'm still watching the video! I had a few distractions here.
As you know, I'm an engineer. Backing a trailer is simple geometry. I can back doubles also.
@@ModelA Wow Paul, you're always surprising me!
I couldn't help doing many things - but I don't know what has been done (other than a rebuilt engine). I would definitely paint the fenders and more like make certain the mechanicals and electricals (including the battery) are all good. If it doesn't have them already, I would replace the brake drums with cast iron and new brake shoes and adjust the brakes so it will stop. I wanted to send you a photo of my two Model A's but I don't know how!
Evan before you spelled you your plan....I thought it has the perfect look and don't mess with it. Your plan is "Spot On" make it super reliable and find it a home where the next owner will drive the cr_p out of it......Thanks for saving this beauty......Another Great Video
Thanks Dave!
Love to drive this over the back roads of northwestern Illinois and southwestern Wisconsin. Drive ability is the main thing, polishing out the paint and fixing the paint on the rear fender so it matches the rest of the car will come in time.
Don and Jean Woodruff
That A is in much better shape then what I started with , look forward to seeing yall get her going.
I have started with a trailer full of parts before. I know that pain!
@@ModelA been there brother . My one and only A isn't done but took me a longgg time to figure out just what I had.
This is a good opportunity to use it as a video prop showing more repairs! Car gets fixed, we get smarter, win win! Hahaha!
I get greasier... I lose. Perfect! Ha ha
@@ModelA We will chip in on a 55 gallon barrel of Dawn for ya! Hahahaha!
Perfect!
Love the shade of green on the body. I'd restore the body and go over the necessary mechanical issues and use it. No complete body off restoration, just the necessary.
Thanks Miguel!
Thanks for renewing my interest in Model A - bought one when I was 14 and drove that “wreak “ around northern Vermont until adulthood and life took over. Just joined MAFCA and local chapter in Ohio. At 75 I’m going to get back to my roots. Thanks Paul
Welcome back, my brother!!
What I love the most is that you saved it from becoming a hot-rod. There is character in it's originality, I would really want to have those fenders redone. Watching your other videos, you're more than capable to bring back the interior, mechanical, and electrical parts. But, what I haven't seen is how you take a vehicle from it's current state, and bring it back. Maybe you could brush-paint the fenders to make them look better hehe 🙃 like Athena? Anyway, some restoration video would be very interesting and enjoyable. Love the content. You're inspiring to learn from, and I'm considering Model A. It's like a drug now, and I need my fix.
Ha ha! Wait... That makes me your dealer!!
If the car was mine I would try to buff it out. But I would definitely paint the fenders and wheels. Put new tires on it. I would make it look as best as I could. Thanks for saving that car from the hot rod scrap heap!
Thanks Wayne!!
I would get it running and driving and clean it up! Looks great with the age and originality!
I think so too!
Great video, and great car! I have a 30 deluxe coupe, 1980s restoration, that is my pride and joy! I would leave the exterior of Gandolf as is and drive, drive, drive!
Right on!
I would love that as a project shipping would be expensive to Northern Ireland. Overdrive would be good, but modify linkage to have high range with lever back, that way it would match gear pattern of my massey fergusin 35x
I don't know what a hot rod is, but it sounds bad! Nice to finally meet Gandalf the grey, I wouldn't change much but would fix the rusty bits!
A hot rod is where they put a big loud motor in it, big tires, cut the top, etc. It's bad alright.
@@ModelA sounds horrific! You saved it from a terrible destiny!
I myself don't have a problem making something into a hotrod if it's period correct. Folks back in the day might have put a Lincoln V12 in it. Since those are pretty hard to come by, keeping it as close to factory as possible fixin all the broke things would be how I'd go about it.
Personally, i'd go early hot-rod. It's not in crazy good condition, and if the motor is not matching... i'd probably swap a flathead v8 and maybe go wider rear tires. That's about the extent of what I'd do. Love your stuff Paul, great source of Model A educationals.
Thanks Brendan!
Great job in backing in that trailer 👏
Thanks!! Simple geometry, my friend
On second thought, a complete frame off restoration to a fine points contender would make for a terrific video series! I just don't hear about too many folks doing complete restorations anymore.
I have a fordor being body-off restored and making video of it. That takes a LONG time, but when complete, it will be a video you might like.
That is great news. Love to see that new series.
Impressive driving with that trailer Paul.
Look forward to seeing this project unfold.
Thanks Ron! Backing a trailer is just simple geometry
I see two-tone green! My favorite color combination from the factory! So happy you are trying to get this back on the road! You're the best for what you do Paul!
Thanks Matt!
I never name my cars, but Gandolf suits this dear old motor- just as is, a little tatty, but solid and driving, is how I like driving As, but I suspect that an overdrive would not he frowned upon. The interior is perfect
I usually don't either, but our RUclips friends really like giving them names because I think they feel more connected to them. The interior even smells good! I think you're right.
Let’s see how it looks buffed out - a good job for Model T???? - I believe she did a video once about how to clean ……
Also excellent job on maneuvering that trailer between buildings and such !!! You could probably do a video just on backing up a trailer !
Thanks Eugene! I'm an engineer, as you know. It's just simple geometry.
Allright-- Who wanted to see you guys push this onto the trailer??
I like your idea of keeping her as she is. If you do, please show how you stop the rust on that 1 spot where something fell on it. Also please show how you repair the headliner. Buff the paint but keep it original. I think the fenders will need repainting however.
I look forward to this series of videos.
We cheated and winched it on! We're wimps.
Short term I would focus on the mechanicals and drive it. Long term, I may repaint the fenders and repair the dent (matching the paint as best as One could). Awesome looking car.
Thanks!
Get it running nicely, keep it original
It’s a beautiful coup….glad you rescued it. I would buff it out, tap out that dent and do a matching touch up spray on that area. The rest leave it as so. Now the motor, does it really matter if it’s a matching number… ?
Not to me
Fun video, as always.......And among your experience and talents, may I say you are really good at backing up a trailer...WOW!!
Thank you so much Michael
Big and little steel wheels with hubcaps and beauty rings. Drop the front if needed and that is all I'd do. Give it a hot rod look but you could still return it to original with little effort. Don't buff it and that would add to the hot rod look. Step outside your comfort zone Paul and grow your channel.
The guy with the user name "I Like Quiet" wants a hot rod? Ha haa! Hey man, that's not a bad idea.
Depends. Major lube and tuneup. Fluids and filters. Buff the body. Strip and paint the fenders with an eye to coating the fenders' undersides with anti-corrossion 'something'. Put an Indian blanket on the bench seat. Turn the crank and putt-putt-putt.
Cool!
Definitely clean it up and touch up the suspect areas and see what it looks like from there.
When you said that the spiders give you the Willy's, I'm hoping that you don't intend to start collecting those... Though Willy's are kewl and I personally wouldn't mind at all.
Hahahaaa!! Model T wants one real bad! I told her a Model A can run away and hide from a WW2 Willys.
Love the new project, Paul! Just found you a couple weeks ago and love your and "the old man's" videos. Great condition and patina on this coupe. I would leave the exterior as it is, buff the body and fenders, touch up to keep rust away, clean up the interior (leave the headliner hole, the old girl earned it!), new windshield and safety glass, clean up the wood, new floormat, tires and hubcaps, Mitchell O/D, LEDs all around, make her mechanicals right, and the usual "Shinn Sorting". What a great driver! I can't wait to see the progress and finished product!
Thanks Edward! New windshield has to happen no matter what. It's worse that it looked on camera.
Hmm, if that beautiful car was mine. I would make sure she was running. And if I got to keep it, I would definitely make sure she would be able to be driven on the regular.
As for me personally it’s a dream to have a model A Daily driver
That is an awesome dream! I hope you do it.
Leave stock. Paint the fenders,
Replace the windshield and make sure it stops, then go drive. Love the new project
Good advice, Todd!
Leave it stock, for sure. Make it a drivable car and then down the road put an overdrive in it. That's what I would do. The only downside that I see is that it is not a tudor or four door. I have a Mazda Miata and love it but I can't take people for a ride except one at a time. That's the downside of a coupe. Although sometimes it's nice to be able to say, "Sorry I can't take you home because there is no room in here!" Oh well... ;)
YES!! That has gotten me out of feeling obligated to take someone who you could label "unpleasant passengers", it's amazing
Follow the same schematic as Hooptie, take care of any mechanical issues perhaps any minor dings buffet out the paint and make it available as you did with Athena.
Thanks Mack!
Ah yes, the newest project is always the most interesting. I've got several things that have been passed up as new projects have arrived. Congrats on digging in & tacking this neat car.
Thanks TMH!
Add me to the line of those interested in buying this one. It looks as if two years of Covid 19 travel restrictions may ease to the point where we can move back to California from Georgia. Chico is our target at this point. My Model A ownership began and ended with ‘31 coupe in 1955. As a kid who just achieved legal driving age, I was unable to afford the restoration work needed to upgrade body and interior of an otherwise strong and driveable car. So I sold it on to someone who could. Still grinding my teeth over that move.
I'm looking to move out of California! Ha ha! I cannot stand the politics or how far downhill the state has gone. But hey, you cannot beat the weather! Driving season is all the time. I still want to get over to Covington and Conyers, Georgia and do the tour of the Dukes of Hazzard filming locations! Then up to Tennessee to buy some property.
Leave it alone and enjoy the originality of it. Maybe get a 6 volt alternator for it and clean it up. She is a beauty.
Thanks Jorge!
Yep, make it a runner that you aren't worried about getting a scratch or two on.
Cool
Paul, whatever you and your dad do to this car will be the right thing and it will be very tempting to a buyer when it’s finished. Now if I can just find another garage space…
I want to have a Model A (Sedan), and i will leave it 90% stock, it will be a Restomod, the mods would be:
Mitchell Overdrive
Full syncro transmission
Modern Distribuitor (dont need to worry about spark anymore)
Aluminium High Compression Head
"Modern" Aluminium carburetor (increase reliability)
19'' Radial Tyres (as close as possible to stock measures)
6v Alternator (like Paul did)
Filters (Oil and Air)
Turn Lights
4 blade aluminium fan
Interesting choice of mods! Which carburetor would you choose?
That is going to be a real beauty!
Yep!
Get it running and driving, pol sh paint and enjoy. Body style I've always wanted. Love it
Paul
Morning , I turned 80 yesterday, my dad had a 31 coupe like that one, I drove in my late teens. I butchered a nice 30 2dr sedan, put a coupe body on the frame anc made a roadster out of it.
NOW, I’m looking for one like you have there to have a project to keep busy. I’d love to purchase that one as is except with new glass in w/shield. It would remain mostly like u intend to do it ( no modifications or hot rod) most repair what’s needed buff out the green and repair and paint the black. I’m currently in the process of selling 1972 429 cid LTD and my 1972 Ford Ranger XLT pickup. The Coupe u showed, I’m very interested in.
Everyone keeps calling dibs on it!
@@ModelA I figured that, but I’m serious 🧐
Again, it’s good that you recovered so quickly and fully and can get involved in projects like this again. As for what to do with @Gandalf The Grey”-you started out to keep the car from being butchered, and let that be your guiding principle until the work is complete. Stay as stock as possible with it. And thanks to you and your pleasant wife Tina for these videos.
Thanks David!!
getting it running, drive it.
I would make it a go anywhere, anytime coupe - and a Mitchell of course. I'm thinking about Mitchell a lot as I drive more and more. As for finish, make it look as good as possible within reason. I'm sure you know some tricks around that.
Cool!
What a wonderful little car, I have been shopping for a coupe for the last several months, but nothing yet. I did see a barn find cabriolet, but was not posted anymore. This car should just be buffed up a little and left, see how it naturally shines
Cars that nice should never be hot-rodded!
If I had it, I would get it mechanically sound and drive it. Buff out the paint at most, and enjoy it!
Fair enough!
Great Model A Paul. I'd buff the green, repaint the black. And then step back and enjoy its "new" look and enjoy it for a while before doing too much else, except for whatever needs to be done for it to be road worthy. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Thanks Kevin!
I would love to learn how to buff the paint or do some light bodywork repairs (stop fix, spot painting, etc) to bring the body back to life on a small budget.
I featured that in a couple of previous videos and showed the products I use and everything.
Leave it stock . Great conversation to all the young Americans.
Paul, as you said do a little work to the outside to patch it up but otherwise leave it alone. Mechanicals, definitely do. I did notice a lot of gaff/duct tape across the top of the windscreen so I would think that needs sorting out. If you plan to sell it on the please consider me. I will give it a good home in Australia. 😜
Thanks Paul! It needs a new top. The tape kept the top from ripping off on the trip home.
Lovely patina! I would leave it just the way it is now
I think so
Hey Paul, thanks for saving her from the "chop". She looks great the way she is !!! Patch the hole in the head liner, redo the windshield glass, take care of the rust on that dent on the left rear panel, maybe put some better paint on that rear fender ( ha--haaa ), and she'll be a super little car !!! By the way, nice job backing that car trailer. Looks like you are pretty good with " threading the needle " with a trailer in a tight space, a good skill to have.
Thanks Earl! I'm an engineer, it's just doing some 3D geometry.
Great that you saved it from the hotrodders! If it were me I would just paint the fenders and bring the original paint back on the rest of the car and get it running reliably and clean it up. I know you’re going to kill it and will make it great again! 😉
Thanks! I hope so!
I think I'd leave it just as it is and have it as my driver for around town
Good advice. Thanks!
If that was my car, i'd put the overdrive in, repaint the fenders from the metal up, new tires, and replate that shifter. Finish the car out as a short range daily driver.
That's a good idea. Thanks!
Do what I did with my Triumph TR-3. Paint it John Deere green, with a very high quality brush. Drive it til it is sorted out.
Ha ha! Ever heard that song "John Deere Green"?
@@ModelA Probably.
Nice Coupe Paul! I'm of a mindset like most of the other 'first' responders here: Clean it up, maybe respray the fenders and splash aprons ( they are the worst looking part of the car) buff the body out, go thru the mechanicals, and voila! Ya gots a Hooptie Dooptie to pair up with Athena! Looking forward to your next videos. Thank you!!
Thanks Jeff! I agree with you.
I am in the camp of leave it "mostly alone" in the case of appearance. My qualifications on that are the fenders and that one spot on the body with the dent and rust. I have no idea how that could be taken care of and match the paint. I just lack ANY experience in that regard. To me the running gear is the most important as well as the frame etc. Stuff that makes it a driver. I assume you are planning on parting with the car given your comments. Darn shame you are 3 states away. I'd love to be a shop helper and work on it with ya.
Come on over. We'll order a pizza and get to work!
Paul, I'm sure that you will give it the once or twice over on the mechanicals. Bringing them up to snuff. Since you installed a new wiring harness and 6V alternator would upgrade to LEDs. The paint should buff out and followed by your wizardry in applying the products to make it look like new. The interior will not be hard to finish up...Easy to say from my side of the keyboard...LOL Most of all have fun with it and enjoy!! Look forward to following the progress.
I agree!
Nice car Paul. You’ve got the new motor in, interior is fine with a patch, buff and spot paint the body and redo those fenders and there’s a real nice driver. With a drivetrain check for brakes, shocks?, it’ll be fine. Maybe a Mitchell in the future? Thanks for saving a real nice car.
It's a blank canvas at this point. Taking all suggestions. Thanks Hunt!
Another nice project, I know you will get it running like a top, By the way you sure live in a beautiful part of the country, Looking forward to seeing your progress. God bless!
Thanks Alberto! God bless
love your 30 coupe. fix the problems and take it to the shows. i want to see it in person.
You can come drive it when it's ready if you want