July 2010 Update - White Walls

June 2010 Update - The less-magnificent becomes a bit more

The "shiny parts" are now starting to make their way on to the car!

"To chrome or not to chrome?"  That was the question.

Due to the very high moisture content where I live, powder coating was the answer we went with.

Once again, thank you to my Norwegian friend, Tor, for the hinges and latches!!!!

This trunk has never worked since I've had the car until now!!

The grille came out pretty good too...

And so did the hood ornament!

In other news, the engine crank has just been reworked and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  She might be coming back to life in the very near future so stay tuned!

April 2010 Update - Attached Fenders

April 2010 Update - Finished Roof and Attached Trunk

For the first time in 45 years, my car actually has an enclosed top!  All work was done by the lovely and talented Sue Ryan of Ryan's Upholstery (www.ryansupholstery.com) who also has the fortune of being married to yours truly!  You will also notice the fabric welt around the trunk edge that she did as well.

April 2010 Video plus pictures

Here's what she looks like out in the sun, trees in the back, etc...

For the first time since I've owned her, she has a roof...or at least part of one.

The inside view

  Some of the minor details are starting to get finished...

March 2010 Update: Body in paint!

It's finally back!  A 45 year wait for color is now over!  Enjoy...

March 2010 Update - Sneak Preview and then some...

We went to visit the car today to see how its coming along. As you can see, we getting near the finish. The entire body could be finished by the end of the month.

In other news, we have disassembled the engine in preparation for its rework and reinstallation.



We also got the rear fenders back this week. Keep checking back!

Thank you, Tor!

Here is a big thank you to my fellow '33 Olds enthusiast from Norway. The hinges mark the end of a 45 year old quest and I could not be happier!!

February 2010 Update - Still waiting for the body but more progress otherwise

We are still waiting on the main body but just got back the running boards and radiator shell. I'm also still working on the less magnificent. We will pick up the rear fenders this Monday (2/22).

Keep watching!

February 2010 Update - Where's the car?

The car is gone! Where to, you ask? On Friday, Feb. 5, the car was towed away and will return in paint! After 45 years of rust and primer and dreaming, the car will return in living color. Check back real soon for the big unveiling! Meanwhile, I've been working the less magnificent by painting the little parts...

January 2010 Update

It been really cold and wet here in Oregon so consequently, I'm not working on painting any of the larger parts - just the screws, nuts, washers, etc. I'm always looking for parts so if you have anything, don't be bashful! Click on CONTACT and shoot me an email!