Norm's Coupe Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Based on a couple of threads regarding this thought I'd start a Poll. 1) Did you/or are you planning a frame off full blown restoration? 2) Are you just making the car look good and building a safe driver? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm lucky, no serious structural rust problems, and the body mounts and inner rockers are rock solid. I would hate to tie up all those possible driving hours, doing a frame-off. But a nice frame-off is a beautiful thing to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1947PLEVY Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Just making it safe and sound. Replacing what needs to be.. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I lifted the body off the frame far enough to replace the body mounts. Everything on the car has either been cleaned, rebuilt, or replaced. So, I don't know what you'd call that. A fixtoration, I guess. I don't dare use the R word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Norm..as I have done a many and in the process of a few more both situation above apply plus a few not mentioned...sure others fit this catagory also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I voted for just making a safe driver only because I can't afford the full frame off job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Who was it who started this line in the sand stuff:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 The body and undercarriage and frame were not rusted so I decided to do a body on resto and also because of the money and time. Ther cost to do a frameoff did not warrent the return or lack of return of my money so made a safe and reliable driver with a godd presentation. I have had this car for 22 years. If this had been a haynes bodied coupe then I would have done a frame off since there were only 365 made inthe Desoto line and a total of 1000 over all between dodge/Chry and Desoto. Rich Hartung 39 Desoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm's Coupe Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Tim, I know you and others may have done both in the past. But.........you can vote once. So...........guess those who have done both should vote the way they did most of the cars they've done. If equal amount of cars are done, then toss a coin and vote that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I have done both. A full body off frame restoration on the '38 Chrysler and a make it presentable driver on the '48 Dodge. I also have an original '53 Plymouth including paint. If I was to do another one, it would be the presentable driver type restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I've just done things to make mine a presentable driver and keep the costs as reasonable as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dparksie Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 First one, but for now what it takes to get her on the road with the kids fro nice LONG road trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albolton Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I own a 1947 Desoto club coupe, My dad gave me that car when I was just a kid, literally no more than 5 years old, the car has been sitting in a shed now for 40 years, every time I look at it because of sentimental reasons I would love to spend a ton of money and restore it, But then I look on ebay and see one for $10,000 In my opinion in less you have some ultra rare model , leave the body where it belongs, Unfortunatley...or fortunatley for us, these cars are not Duesenburgs, it doesnt take long with the body sitting in pieces in the corner, and a half built chassis taking up the rest of your garage, for you to have spent way more money than you could have bought a really good one for, not to mention the wasted time, I have had a few old mopars, and still own a Model A ford as well, For my money, give me a driver any day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I bought mine to drive and enjoy not showing. I get bored real fast after I have seen the cars at the car show. I cannot imagine sitting for eight hours in a lawn chair behind my rear bumper of my car at a car show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Who was it who started this line in the sand stuff:rolleyes: Must be somebody with a sand blaster... I removed the body from the frame with the intention of having a perfect car when I got done. But with the quality of my workmanship it turned out to be a driver anyway. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I bought my '41 in 1988 looking like this and naively expected to only have to sand, varnish and paint. Discovered the wooden joints were totally rotten and ended up taking it down to the frame. A mere 20 years later I had it back on the road. Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimainnj Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I bought a solid car, cleaned the entire car(underside and engine) detailed and replaced all parts the where bad or looked bad,had it repainted. drove it, showed it. Now unfortunately I have too sell. If I was younger I could handle 3 cars and all repairs in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50 Deluxe Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I purchased a “Hobby” car, it had to run and be mechanically sound. I found a 50 Plymouth that was complete; I had to buy a canvas garage to store it and a small tool box. I am a disabled Vet and old (67) so I don’t want to get into anything too hard. My car has been a dream, I put new tires on it and rebuild the brakes, cleaned up the engine compartment, rebuilt the carburetor, replaced, with my daughters help, the headliner, seats, side panels. I took it to a shop to have it lubricated and shocks replaced. Each time I take for a spin I go a little farther, I went to a couple car shows only to be told I should make it a hot rod rather than keeping it original. It needs a paint job, and a lot small problems that I plan on attacking when I feel like it. It runs fine and the Grand kids love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40phil41 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I am actually in between the stated objectives. Yes, I took the body off frame of my 1940 Dodge. I needed to replace the body to frame bushings and the frame needed weld repair. However, I did not do a 'full blown' AACA style restoration. I would call it a 'resurrection' to get it safely on the road. There are always on-going improvements. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 ..Nice 2 door you have there.Great to have the kids take an interest.Old,(67)? -it's just a number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 ..Nice 2 door you have there.Great to have the kids take an interest.Old,(67)? -it's just anumber Inside each old man is young kid wondering what the !@#%%%%%#@ happened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Inside each old man is young kid wondering what the !@#%%%%%#@ happened! Ain't that the truth! I am only 60 which at one time seemed ancient but now seems quite young. Frankie, I love your adage and will use it regularly from now on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimainnj Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Inside each old man is young kid wondering what the !@#%%%%%#@ happened! Only 60 & 67 If I was only that I'd still be able to shoot 80 in golf, I'm 75 and still shoot 90, good luck to all the 60 year olds. Don"t think about age do your best to stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 and then we go to the back 9... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Tim,Tim,Tim, now that was cruel,180 for 18 holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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