Restoration Pics

[MaineP15]

Brand new member, have been reading a lot, bought the car a week ago and its stranded at my fathers until I get new rear brake shoes which will eliminate the concerning clunking noise present when applying the brakes.

 

Car was quite rust free, pics of what rust was on the floor board and patch work (that I did not do)...

 

 

also buffed out hubcap..

 

 

[P15-D24]

Welcome to the site!

[Chester Brzostowski]

Hi,

 

And welcome to the forum.  There is a lot of good information on this forum and if you can't find what you need somebody will definitely steer you in the right direction. 

 

Chet...

[BobT-47P15]

Welcome.........any pics of the car itself?  

 

As a suggestion............two of the first things to invest in are a Service/repair manual and a Parts manual.......both

available in reprint and sometimes good originals on E-bay.  

 

Keep us posted on your doings.

[Mark D]

What did you use to buff out the hubcaps?

[fourleaf]

Welcome to the site! Use these old schoolers for info, and lets see some pics

[_shel_ny]

http://p15-d24.com/topic/33744-new-membernew-car/

[MaineP15]

Update..

Took exterior trim off to prep for paint.

Attempting to hammer out the dents in the trim and buff them out with a buffing wheel.

 

 

are the trim clips available somewhere?

[steveplym]

Yes try restoration specialities.  Search for them online, they have lots of trim clips. 

[MaineP15]

Thanks Steve, yes I found Resto specialties and will go with them.

 

Mark, elbow grease on the hubcaps...sorry for the delay....

 

I think I need to polarize the generator? anyone done this? It is wired for positive ground but battery is negative ground.

[TodFitch]

Thanks Steve, yes I found Resto specialties and will go with them.

 

Mark, elbow grease on the hubcaps...sorry for the delay....

 

I think I need to polarize the generator? anyone done this? It is wired for positive ground but battery is negative ground.

If the battery was installed backwards you may have to polarize the generator. Have you gotten the engine started? If so does it show its charging?

[MaineP15]

Hello Tod, yes it starts well and purrs like a kitten. Cranks S-L-O-W-L-Y but I think its a weak battery.  It shows its charging... Im not sure it is though?? battery seems to stay weak but it may just be too old to take a charge.

I just want to get it set up right!

[Don Jordan]

Would like to welcome you aboard. This forum has been a God send to me. I'm sort of mechanically challenged. Many will be patient with you until your question is answered. Good luck. You've got a good looking car.

[knuckleharley]

Brand new member, have been reading a lot, bought the car a week ago and its stranded at my fathers until I get new rear brake shoes which will eliminate the concerning clunking noise present when applying the brakes.

 

Car was quite rust free, pics of what rust was on the floor board and patch work (that I did not do)...

 

Congradulations! Looks to me like you got a real solid start with that car. I wish I had been that smart.

[Niel Hoback]

  If this is your first experience with six volt cars, you will probably find that they seem to turn over very slowly. Get used to it, thats normal.

[Dodgeb4ya]

Keep up the good work and post more pics! There are lotsa people here who can give you great advice when you need it too.

As for the slow cranking make sure the battery is good under a quality load test. I like HD group 2's. Check that the battery cables are as thick as your thumb,1/0 ga. is good with real copper! Check that all connections and gounds are very clean/free of paint dirt ect. too.

Bob