Please WELCOME New Members, Mike & Candice Jewett (1953)

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Are you any relation to Roger Jewett, in the Auburn Maine area?
John

Mike & Christine Trettin wrote:

> New Subscriber(s): Mike & Candice Jewett
> Email Address is: mcjewett@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Member Location: Southern Maine
>
> Car(s) owned: 1953 4-door town sedan, dark green with light green interior,
> 59,900 mi.
>
> Self-Introduction: We have owned this car for about 6 years and have only
> driven it on weekends during the summer. MPG were not much of a worry when
> this baby was new. It is in excellent shape, but needs a lot of cosmetic
> work. There is no exterior rust; the body is solid as a rock. The old hemi
> runs like brand new and has that big old American V-8 sound. This one has
> the semi-automatic Fluid Drive, which I have been told is nearly
> indestructable.  It wanders a bit on secondary roads, but is very stable on
> the highway. Maybe a set of radials and a little front end work would help.
> Just before we put it away for the season last year, the brakes let go so
> those have to be looked at in the spring. One of these days we hope to find
> someone who can rebuild the power brake booster. We don't have the money yet
> for a complete restoration, so the car remains all original. I would like to
> hear how it sounds with duals and glasspacks, though.
>