Not sure if it's considered a "survivor".... but my old Mayflower has been around awhile. In '87 I was just 14 and loved all things "old timely" (guess that would mean traditional). My dad helped me put this car on the road. I picked the color, style, etc... and worked my butt off. It's been in storage twice, and now my "minions" are out of diapers..... so today I had a conversation with the old girl. A new coil, points and condenser and the small block dad and I crammed between the fenders was talk in'.....
Front brakes were locked up tight, so I had to get creative and remove the siding on the garage to get to the passenger side. I did get 'em free enough to roll.... but its gonna need brakes. Pretty sure aside from rust, the wheel cylinders need a rebuild.
Finally, daylight for the first time in ten years! We gave it a quick wash and then the kids and I took a short ride down the alley SLOWLY before backing her into the garage where I can set to work getting things roadworthy again.
It's gotta be a good feeling to sit behind the wheel again . Get 'er fixed up , and drive the crap out of it !
WOW!!! Is it good to hear from you again. Frank Burrell (fab32) from the old days. Still doing the interiors? How is your dad? Hatch is over to the dark side on two wheels but Fuelpump and I still do lunch every Wednesday. Of course he is into all the modern stuff (Camaros and such) but there are enough traditional hot rodders around here I still feel comfortable (as comfortable as one can be looking down the barrel of 70 years old and married 50 years this year). Good to see you getting your old ride back out and getting the kids involved. I'll look forward to your postings as you get the old girl back on the road. Frank
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