Featured Hot Rods New caretaker for the "Candy and Chrome 40 coupe

I was able to get the car on the lift and front and rear springs have reversed eyes and appear to have been de arched, and longer shackles have been used on the rear and of course a heavily dropped axle at the front. The car rides fairly well but the turning radius is restricted due to front tire rub. Yes every thing that can be chromed was, transmission case, bell housing, complete exhaust system even the brake lines. Someone asked about the firewall, all the spot welds were drilled out and the firewall was reinstalled with what looks to be chromed rivets. Meanwhile the barrel of chrome polish is on order. I am still discovering things about this car as I bought it without driving it or asking very many questions. Things such as it was converted to 12 volts but made positive ground, the engine only has about 500 miles on it since a complete rebuild and all receipts provided show quality parts and machining and ***embly by a reputable builder. The previous owner also provided receipts for every replacement part installed in the 9 years he owned it. I also have each year of California registration do***entation going back to 1972.

 

Soooo Very Cool, Gary.

 

Wow. I wonder, do you grab a mini polisher like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5K1PXG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
or just go ahead and try to find an older used dental setup like this!
https://preowneddental.com/collections/adec-wall-cabinet-mount/products/del23413236

 

I'm not sure which is cooler; the top or the bottom.

 

Wow. That thing is awesome.

 

I thought I did, I posted these from my Android phone maybe that path works different

 

"garageWAY2small"! congrats Gary!

 

Wow, Super car, almost too much chrome. Some is good, more is better, too much is just enough.

 

Let’s see, vehicle, check, drivability, check, interior, check,powetrain, check, exhaust, check, badges? You don’ need no stinking badges! . Carry on.

 

Love them 39-40s...AND LOVE this coupe ,especially ADD 1 for the OLDS ROCKET CLUB!!!!!!!!!

 

My arms are tired and I just looked at pics!!

 

That's one Fine Forty, Enjoy!

 

Such a cool car, and I'm very happy for you, Gary! I'm also happy that I am not the guy having to polish all that chrome. ;-)

 

Spent most of my time at the Roc just taking this one in. So many details - Beautiful.

 

Holy Cow Gary, man I am stoked to see you are the new caretaker of that stunning coupe, Congratulation my friend! HRP

 

Thanks Danny, I am quite stoked myself if you and Brenda are ever near Knoxville give me a shout and come check it out.

 

Don't fall for it, Danny. He'll ask you to get under it and help him polish the frame. ;-)

 

Do you think the old paint could be buffed without doing damage? Amazing how much chrome is on that car. That would cost a fortune today and I am sure it was still a lot when it was done back then. Really nice coupe.

 

I think that paint is beyond restoration but the adhesion is good and it is not flaking off so I will just leave it as is and try to protect it from further deterioration.
The feature in Pat Ganahl.'s book said that the cost for the chrome in the 60's was $6800 and a special tank had to be constructed for the ch***is. Bear in mind you could buy a new Ford or Chevy then for less than $3000.

 

Absolutely beautiful car! Everything was done in such a cl***y way. Do you have information about the original builder, did they have other notable cars. Remember, wax on, wax off.

 

https://autogeekonline.net/threads/...to-an-old-friend-hello-to-a-new-friend.97857/

As always, try it out on a small, incon****uous spot first.

 

This is the way

 

I'm certainly no expert on paints but I believe reds can definitely be affected by the sun and fade. My personal experience with this was with a '78 Triumph Bonneville. The tank was black with red insets, after some time the red started to fade to just silver metallic.

 

I use #7 on my other cars and am currently using it on the 40 to help the finish on it. While it does add some luster to surface and takes away the dry chalky look, it can't do anything to take away the crazed channels in the lacquer.