Posted: 5/1/2010 4:03:38 PM EDT
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1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster. It was my Father's first car. Not this exact car, but one like her. My Dad fulfilled a dream to buy one 10 or 12 years ago. Then he started a re-restoration. He has had Diabetes for the last 35 years or so, and it has wreaked havoc on his health. He can no longer work with his hands, he cannot stand for long periods of time, he no longer drives.......but his beloved Chevy drives on!!!! I have brought her down to SWFL and am trying to finish what he started. A couple of weeks ago she looked like this:  But now....................     She is a looker!!!! I have added a rebuilt carb, a new exhaust, and reinstalled the original seats(Thanks to the help of Holloway!) Next on the list: interior.  |
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What kind of mileage does she get????  About 50 MPA. That's 50 miles per Arfcommer. 50 miles, Holloway works on her....... 50 miles you stuck your head under hood...... wiseass coonass, you...... 
You'all best be careful now - we don't need no throw downs at the Waffle Haus! 
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1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster. It was my Father's first car. Not this exact car, but one like her. My Dad fulfilled a dream to buy one 10 or 12 years ago. Then he started a re-restoration. He has had Diabetes for the last 35 years or so, and it has wreaked havoc on his health. He can no longer work with his hands, he cannot stand for long periods of time, he no longer drives.......but his beloved Chevy drives on!!!! I have brought her down to SWFL and am trying to finish what he started. A couple of weeks ago she looked like this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/jjrockbush/cars/1948Chebby002.jpg But now.................... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/jjrockbush/IMGP0415.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/jjrockbush/IMGP0416.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/jjrockbush/IMGP0417.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/jjrockbush/IMGP0418.jpg She is a looker!!!! I have added a rebuilt carb, a new exhaust, and reinstalled the original seats(Thanks to the help of Holloway!) Next on the list: interior. Nice, Very nice. I liked the primer color too.
How does is start when cold and when hot? Starter pedal? High beams switch on the floor, too? |
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Very nice... Here is my 26" chevy... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/leondana/4643ffe7.jpg Slug-O You have a 26 inch Chevy? How do you fit?
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Quoted: Leon....awaaaaay from the water Bro'. No beach trips for you, remember?Very nice... Here is my 26" chevy... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/leondana/4643ffe7.jpg Slug-O  |
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Quoted: Very nice... Here is my 26" chevy... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/leondana/4643ffe7.jpg Slug-O Try not to scape it up, OK.....   |
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Very nice... Here is my 26" chevy... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/leondana/4643ffe7.jpg Slug-O Try not to scape it up, OK.....
That's just wrong.....
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Very nice... Here is my 26" chevy... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/leondana/4643ffe7.jpg Slug-O Try not to scape it up, OK..... That's just wrong..... And to think.. that was the one pic I didn't save. |
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Very nice... Here is my 26" chevy... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/leondana/4643ffe7.jpg Slug-O What know boat attached to the back. HEHE |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Very nice... Here is my 26" chevy... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/leondana/4643ffe7.jpg Slug-O Try not to scape it up, OK..... That's just wrong..... And to think.. that was the one pic I didn't save. I wonder if he ever told his Father about it? He did get lucky that they used to use real paint on them old cars. |
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Leon....awaaaaay from the water Bro'. No beach trips for you, remember?
Very nice... Here is my 26" chevy... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/leondana/4643ffe7.jpg Slug-O
OH SHIT........I just got that....  .......
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I didn't paint it, some things are better left to the pros. Yes it is the original trim.
Beautiful job on the Chevy. What kind of paint did you use and is that all original brightwork? Hell even I knew you didn't paint it . There are to brush strokes in the paint job
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