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[ares93]

They would make great starting projects for aspiring Car restorers.

Both look relatively operational so I wouldn't be so hard to get them running. I've seen cars in daily use that looked far worse.

My classmate bought a rolled 1956 (i think) Bel Air that had been parked in a Nevadan barn since the early sixties. Took less under 30 minutes to get it running well enough to drive around the block.

The bodies seem in rough shape. I am pretty sure that a person would have to replace the interior. The outside needs to be sanded down and a new primer and paint put on it. The green one looks in worse shape, but the other one needs work as well. I would think that both probably need work(engine, transmission), they look like they've been left outside for too long.

Mate, the word "operational" is relative. I'm not saying its gonna pass an MOT anytime soon. For a mechanic, operational means the engine turns over and the car is drivable short distances.

Cars that have been parked in dry areas for longer periods of time, tend to start and be drivable onto a tow truck and back into a workshop for instance after minor repairs.


EDIT: We have a A B C system at work.

A1 Passed MOT
A2 Failed MOT, but drivable. (Minor issues)
B1 Crucial repairs but running (drive train issues, braking system failure. )
B2 Crucial repairs, non running (Non running engine/ non working transmission)
C1 Restoration project (Repairable)
C2 For parts (Non repairable)

 

[{ Emilia }]

WOW -poster-worthy snap there! absofreakinglutely beautiful photo

Thanks. I'm usually more of a city tourist but this was just an amazing experience. The sheer beauty of the place and its location is just unreal.

 

[TheSeeker]

Some photos from the Maldives. We stayed on a tiny little coral isle that's part of the Malé atoll. And by tiny I mean: 800 metres long, 400m wide. Had an amazing time.

Only a couple of tourists on the island, wonderful nature, empty beaches, cute furry fruitbats, baby sharks 2 metres from the beach, lots of colourful fish, good food, awesome weather.

Wow! I know where I want to go on my next vacation! What was the name of the hotel/company you went with if you don't mind my asking?

 

[KJbushway]

Both look relatively operational so I wouldn't be so hard to get them running. I've seen cars in daily use that looked far worse.

My classmate bought a rolled 1956 (i think) Bel Air that had been parked in a Nevadan barn since the early sixties. Took less under 30 minutes to get it running well enough to drive around the block.

The bodies seem in rough shape. I am pretty sure that a person would have to replace the interior. The outside needs to be sanded down and a new primer and paint put on it. The green one looks in worse shape, but the other one needs work as well. I would think that both probably need work(engine, transmission), they look like they've been left outside for too long.

Mate, the word "operational" is relative. I'm not saying its gonna pass an MOT anytime soon. For a mechanic, operational means the engine turns over and the car is drivable short distances.

Cars that have been parked in dry areas for longer periods of time, tend to start and be drivable onto a tow truck and back into a workshop for instance after minor repairs.


EDIT: We have a A B C system at work.

A1 Passed MOT
A2 Failed MOT, but drivable. (Minor issues)
B1 Crucial repairs but running (drive train issues, braking system failure. )
B2 Crucial repairs, non running (Non running engine/ non working transmission)
C1 Restoration project (Repairable)
C2 For parts (Non repairable)

Sorry I have expirence only with cars that stay outside in Georgia. But those would be good projects.

 

[Captain Ice]

Both look relatively operational so I wouldn't be so hard to get them running. I've seen cars in daily use that looked far worse.

My classmate bought a rolled 1956 (i think) Bel Air that had been parked in a Nevadan barn since the early sixties. Took less under 30 minutes to get it running well enough to drive around the block.

The bodies seem in rough shape. I am pretty sure that a person would have to replace the interior. The outside needs to be sanded down and a new primer and paint put on it. The green one looks in worse shape, but the other one needs work as well. I would think that both probably need work(engine, transmission), they look like they've been left outside for too long.

Mate, the word "operational" is relative. I'm not saying its gonna pass an MOT anytime soon. For a mechanic, operational means the engine turns over and the car is drivable short distances.

Cars that have been parked in dry areas for longer periods of time, tend to start and be drivable onto a tow truck and back into a workshop for instance after minor repairs.


EDIT: We have a A B C system at work.

A1 Passed MOT
A2 Failed MOT, but drivable. (Minor issues)
B1 Crucial repairs but running (drive train issues, braking system failure. )
B2 Crucial repairs, non running (Non running engine/ non working transmission)
C1 Restoration project (Repairable)
C2 For parts (Non repairable)

Looking at them (they are all advertised as running), the Chevy is a 3- to 3 and the Olds a strong 4, meaning the Chevy looks like it could be a driver with just a paint job and maybe some interior work. The Olds needs a little more work.

Am working on pulling more photos out of my phone right now. They had a really nice looking 70-71 Dart there, as well as a few Tbirds and Mustangs that looked to be in serviceable shape.

Sorry I have expirence only with cars that stay outside in Georgia. But those would be good projects.

Cars and parts left outside in Nevada and Arizona tend to be pretty easy to get running (change the fluids, service brakes, replace belts/hoses) and usually have no rust issues to deal with body wise. For the exterior, replace the weatherstriping and tires and you are usually good to go.

 

[KJbushway]

Any chance you've got a pictured of a nice Chevy impala. Year 66-68?
and a dodge charger 68-70?

 

[sojourner]

You guys should watch the show Desert Kings. They restore cars from their own junkyard in Arizona.

 

[Captain Ice]

Any chance you've got a pictured of a nice Chevy impala. Year 66-68?
and a dodge charger 68-70?

No Impala/Caprices, but I think I did get a couple of Road Runner/Chargers and I know I got a few photos of the Dart.

 

[KJbushway]

SoJourner

You guys should watch the show Desert Kings. They restore cars from their own junkyard in Arizona.

I try to watch it when I can. I keep missing the time when its on. I stopped watching discovery and missed some episodes.

 

[KJbushway]

Any chance you've got a pictured of a nice Chevy impala. Year 66-68?
and a dodge charger 68-70?

No Impala/Caprices, but I think I did get a couple of Road Runner/Chargers and I know I got a few photos of the Dart.

too bad about the chevy's, but I would love to see the runner/chargers.

 

[{ Emilia }]

Wow! I know where I want to go on my next vacation! What was the name of the hotel/company you went with if you don't mind my asking?

We stayed on two different isles actually (both were equally awesome). The name of one escapes me, the other one was this.

 

[ares93]

Sorry I have expirence only with cars that stay outside in Georgia. But those would be good projects.

S'alright mate. If it wasn't for my connections in California and Nevada, i wouldn't have any experience either. HEre in sweden, you're lucky if a car survives two or three years outside.

Cars and parts left outside in Nevada and Arizona tend to be pretty easy to get running (change the fluids, service brakes, replace belts/hoses) and usually have no rust issues to deal with body wise. For the exterior, replace the weatherstriping and tires and you are usually good to go.

Indeed. The reason we have so many cars from nevada and arizona in the shop. swedes tend to import a rather large amount of old american cars. And quite frankly, i refer older cars. its so damn easy work compared to messing around in the electrical system of modern cars.

You guys should watch the show Desert Kings. They restore cars from their own junkyard in Arizona.

Do you know if anyone uploads the episodes to torrent sites? Cause i lost access to american television nearly two years ago when my friends wife shut down his servers.

 

[KJbushway]

Yeah, you have to be careful with georgia as well. Rust just piles up. I wanted to get a $300 chevy impala 66. It had been sitting in a junk yard for years and the top was rusting around the windows, the back bumper is in whats left of the back seat which has the leather, but no the filling. The whole back was just rusted, the front looked ok. Hell the floor panels had rusted holes which allowed the mositure get inside. It had a 327 small block in it. I wanted that to be a hobby car but my father said that it wasn't worth it. something to keep in mind for the future I guess.

 

[AdAstra]

Omg, I love that t-shirt!

 

[ares93]

Yeah, you have to be careful with georgia as well. Rust just piles up. I wanted to get a $300 chevy impala 66. It had been sitting in a junk yard for years and the top was rusting around the windows, the back bumper is in whats left of the back seat which has the leather, but no the filling. The whole back was just rusted, the front looked ok. Hell the floor panels had rusted holes which allowed the mositure get inside. It had a 327 small block in it. I wanted that to be a hobby car but my father said that it wasn't worth it. something to keep in mind for the future I guess.

You should start looking for cars in other states. it would be far easier for you than me, lol. texas, new mexico, utah, colorado, nevada, arizona, whyoming, california have good or decent atmospheric conditions for what you'll need. avoid the east side by any means necessary. its not worth the effort.

anyway, we can take this via PM if you'd like. so we don't clutter the picture thread.

 

[KJbushway]

Sure. Since you have a hook up to American classics.

 

[Misfit Toy]

Emilia,

It's a shame you couldn't go somewhere pretty on vacation!

<wow - I'm seriously jealous of your trip!>

 

[KJbushway]

Yeah its a beautiful place.

 

[{ Emilia }]

Omg, I love that t-shirt!

Haha, thanks.
Is it obvious that I love cats?

 

[Emher]

Some photos from the Maldives. We stayed on a tiny little coral isle that's part of the Malé atoll. And by tiny I mean: 800 metres long, 400m wide. Had an amazing time.

Only a couple of tourists on the island, wonderful nature, empty beaches, cute furry fruitbats, baby sharks 2 metres from the beach, lots of colourful fish, good food, awesome weather.

Oh my Gods. I am so jealous. The Maldives is one of those places I need to go to before I die. Every time I see pics from it it just looks stunningly beautiful.