Hi, I'm the unqualified new owner of a '47 Nash 600 trunkback sedan. I've been very interested in older cars since I can remember, and this isn't my first. It's the most ambitious and I'm feeling the pressure to buy it fluids, a battery, to offer free housing to a mechanic. Again, I feel unqualified to do this, but that's what people say about having kids too... I am especially a fan of '60's style cars and things of that time. After taking on a 1947 Pontiac Streamliner with no engine or trans, this Nash started tempting me and haunting my dreams. The Pontiac is big, black, understated opulence. It's still in my yard but it's more than I'm prepared to deal with. It's just also the definition of "dinosaur." The Nash 600 has spoken to me for a long time, with it's unit frame, fuel economy, true 6-p***enger seating, and the Nash image which I think suits me- independent, forward-thinking, and ****y. This Nash runs and drives (sortof!) with a Chevy 307 backed by a TH400. Automatic, I feel so lazy but it's so cushy. The heavily enclosed rear wheel openings were cut open, and the car was lowered. These cars can look stubby and high-waisted from some angles, and this one really cleaned up nicely. There are about 200 wires (I'm not kidding) sagging under the dash onto the floor. There's no shortage of things to do but I'm spending $20 on spray paint to make it look more uniformly black. For now I'll put up with the early 90's customizing that happened. The rims are nice but I just really crave steel wheels (maybe olive green/gold metallic, I'm drooling thinking about it!) with beauty rings. Alright friendly people, I'll see you around the forums!
Welcome, Kevco! Sounds like you will take your cushy cruiser in the "right direction". And that vintage canned ham trailer would look good following closely behind it! (We have an original coupe model at the museum, where I volunteer.)
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