Re: IML: 57-59 project car

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I totally disagree with who ever told you to get a rust bucket project car.
I'd tell you that if you have a car with no rust on it, then you don't
have to fight rust repairs, which puts you far ahead of the game.
If you have mechanical help, I'd tell you to get it running, then roadable.
Few collector cars would survive a points judging session, so don't worry
about it.  Just clean it up, and enjoy it.  That patina of age has its own
attraction.
Working with wrenches, with the aid of the factory shop manual, or even
generic ones like either period Chilton or Motor, you are unlikely to do
any damage because you will not make any really bad mistakes.
Remember to work safely.  If you work under the car, or with a wheel off,
don't trust the jack--get jack stands or atleast some good timbers like
8 x 8 or larger.  Don't use concrete blocks--they can break and the car
fall.  Solid wood doesn't do that.  If you go under the car, don't do it
when there is nobody else in there with you.  For one thing, it is so much
easier if there is someone to go get the tool you need, or the nut that
rolled out.  Also, if you get hung up, there is someone to help move out,
or go get help.
  I don't know if everyone is W. VA junks old cars--I bought my 56
Imperial sitting on the street in Charleston.

JOhn







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