Re: [FWDLK] 1956 New yorker

[Eastern Sierra Adjustment Svc <esierraadj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tim Bowers wrote:
Nah; the $2-3K is just to restore the interior, cloth-and vinyl, or 
maybe, leather, too($++?).

The car might have been built in all-white, or, maybe in some other 
color combination; I dunno .
I don't mind an all-white color scheme, but would definitely want to 
confirm its OEM color schemes.


Neil Vedder




> Are you suggesting that 2-3K will restore the interior and repaint the 
> car?
>
> Tim
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> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1956 New yorker
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> > IMHO, pride-of-ownership, in any car, depends on what you do with the
> > car, in driving, or in
> > showing/displaying  it.
> >
> > If you're just going to drive it around town, and go out to dinner in
> > it, it probably will
> > give decent service, as-is (maybe...).
> >
> > If you're going to take it to any shows/meets, OTHER than to where any
> > FWDLK'ers gather, it might
> > also get some oohs and aahs, from Chebbie-philes/hot-rodders.
> >
> > The white paint and white leather interior will also hold up to summer
> > sun and heat.
> >
> > If I were prepared , definitely,  to sink  another $2-$3K on restoring
> > its interior, and maybe re-painting it to its OEM
> > color(s), and IF the car could be bought for less than about $20k, I
> > might be interested in this car,
> > with its aftermarket wheels (which I probably also would try to sell,
> > and to retrofit with the OEM style wheels).
> >
> > Restoring the engine compartment is fairly straight Forward(look).
> >
> > Of course, there's also the 'slight' question as to how WELL the car
> > might run and operate!!!
> >
> > I would prefer to buy a car from a long-term owner, than from a Dealer.
> >
> >
> > Neil Vedder
> >
> >
> > John McCann wrote:
> > > It looks like a great car to me, I would be proud to own it. The
> > > reserve isn't met yet and the auction is getting ready to close.
> > > John
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > *From:* debenson2 <mailto:debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > *To:* L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > *Sent:* Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:53 AM
> > > *Subject:* [FWDLK] 1956 New yorker
> > >
> > > Hello all... On this New Yorker other then the price, dose this look
> > > like a good car to buy?
> > > We want to buy a 55/56 or 60/61 forward look car, sometime before 
> > > spring.
> > > This is a bit more then I want to spend but want a turn key car that
> > > can be driven.
> > >
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110310775887 
> > >
> > > <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110310775887> 
> > >
> > >
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