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Thanks ZomBrian. I would be selling it, it really is in good shape, would make a cool ride for the right person. I will take some pics tis week.
What would an all original, running Chieftain roughly sell for? All it needs is a fuel pump and new gas tank, small leak. The paint is faded and...
I also noticed a few pits under the trim that have rust, what is the best way to treat them?
Okay, so I started sanding the drivers door using my DA and 80 grit pads, I went down to the red oxide primer. I have decided against bare metal....
FordCragar, if I dont take it all the way to metal, should I take it to the red oxide primer or just the primer under the basecoat?
Thanks for everyones advise, I am taking her to down to metal. I will post some pics as I go.
I am getting the vibe that taking it to metal is the best route. How long could I leave it in my garage bare metal, before priming? I only get a...
Thanks Willy59, and jgang. I am not in any rush at all, I want to do it right the first time. So if I take it to metal, how long can it sit in...
graythirtyford, I started the task of sanding. It looks like there has only been one paint job done on this car. Under the basecoat is primer...
Good pics, thanks for taking the time to post them. See ya soon.
Good pics, wish I could of made it down.
Welcome!! I know where an "A" body is, but the old man wont budge, he would rather it rot I guess.
Hey Gerg, nice binary, does that stand for HAMB??
Awesome!! How do you build one?
Thanks guys. Kustom7777, I should of been more clear, my bad. The car has the original color but it is not the original paint job. I would say...
Prob, a stupid question, but I will ask anyway. I have a 53 210 that has the original green/white paint. Overall the paint is in good condition...
A buddy of mine introduce me to the HAMB. I have always been into older cars but knew very llittle about how to work on them. Thanks to the...
Yep, I have dealt with them, nice people.
Thanks everyone for all your help. I will give rallyamerica a shot.
I have a stupid question, I have called around, with no success to my question. Does anyone know if reverse chromes will fit on my all original 53...
Alright thanks, I will give it hell. Which side do the inside upper arm pins pull out from?
Ok, I now understand how to remove the lower arm from the cross member. Oilslinger53 if I understand what you are saying about the upright, I...
oilslinger53, so you recommend I start with the lower arm first? All I am trying to do is remove the control arms clean them up, repaint and put...
Hello, hope everyone has a great turkey day. Question, how and the hell do I remove the upper control arms off of my 53 210? Do I need a special...
I am looking for a reliable bolt in hub to hub kit for my 53 210. I am not a welder thats why I am considering the bolt in approach. Any info...
Thanks all, 53sled keep me posted. I am really interested.
Yeah I can wait until then, I have just started pulling the old one. Is there anything wrong with yours that I should be aware of?
I have a std transmission 53 210 with an old 235 pounder in it. I have decided to pull the engine and replace it with a later 235 full oiler. My...
My prayers are with you and your family.
Ok, I need your advice, I just discovered that my 53 210 has a 235 babbit, I believe, engine S/N LAA852882. I have only owned the car for a few...
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