Here is the Chevrolet that I restored that belonged to my great-uncle. I did a lot of the work myself, detailing, touching-up the engine compartment, replacing the tie-rods, wiring harness, etc. It is all original and I did much work researching, going to car meets and searching in Hemmings magazine to find all the correct parts and determine the formula for emerald, green that was lost to time in order to have the bodywork and painting done by Don Rushing.
The car was very well used when I bought from my great-uncle, which my grandmother help arrange. He used it on his farm to drive from his house down the long driveway to the mailbox. The steering was very loose and as he said, “I take my half down the middle and let dem others lookout.” So, that was the first problem to overcome with my restoration of the vehicle.
Another was the battery kept going dead which my brother Perry, who is a mechanic, eventually figured out was a relay sticking in the voltage regulator. The fuel pump also had to be rebuilt. Despite all obstacles between the two of us we got the car running and I participate in many car shows and events and was able to drive it many places.
If you are curious about it and would like to see more details, browse on over to my website www.kerrysgarage.com which is under construction, but there you can learn more about it and the old car hobby.