[FWDLK] driveable dreams

[Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Anyone else gotten the latest issue of Hemmings Classic Car?

The major thrust of the issue is driveable dreams or to put it another way 
Unrestored collector cars.  They really help you see the benefits of just 
having a nice unrestored original car and not a restored one.

Pitted potmetal and rust along with worn upholstery are ok!!

Neat issue with a lot to think about.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 1:39 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] 1955-A wonderful year in the neighborhood


> John has the right outlook.  The '55 Dodges have beautiful lines, are
> innovative, high performance and definitely not bellybutton cars.  Show 
> your
> Coronet with pride and listen to the oohs and ahhs when they spot the
> granny-impaler on the dash, the hemi under the hood and the three-color
> paint job!
>
> Rich Barber
> Brentwood, CA
> 1955 C-300 (Granny actually had a '55 DeSoto and was never impaled)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of john ferrier
> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 9:14 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Pitted Pot-Metal
>
> I will be very interested in all the replies to this question. My ol 55 
> has
> plenty of pitted pot metal, and a 4 door Coronet is not a car that I want 
> to
> spend thousands and thousands on rechroming. I have left it pitted for now
> because after all I do drive it quite a bit. I priced one taillight to be
> rechromed and it came to 235.00 cdn. taxes included. I will never win a 
> show
> with this car, but you know what, When I drive into a Show and Shine with
> the windows down and listen to all the guys saying,(Now This is A 
> Cruiser)or
> (Check Out That Dodge) it makes me feel good.
> Not that I don't feel envious when I look at all the 55-56-57 chebys with
> all the new chrome from Taiwan, but that the parts on my car are 1955 and
> she still looks pretty good.
> John F
> 55 Dodge Coronet
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rich" <RJZ123@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 11:25 AM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Pitted Pot-Metal
>
>
> >    OK - the horror of us old-car fans.  Pitted pot-metal trim.  What can
> > be done other than replace [nearly impossible in some cases, these ain't
> > cheby and ferds that everything is reproduced] or pay $$$ to the few
> > places that replate it.
> >     In this modern age there should be a metalized bondo that can simply
> > be used to fill and smooth trim pieces and be chrome-plated.  Or at
> > least a chrome spray that looks real good [don't laugh].
> >
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