Re: [FWDLK] 1956 New yorker

[Tim Bowers <stellarrestorations@xxxxxxx>]

Are you suggesting that 2-3K will restore the interior and repaint the car?

Tim
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1956 New yorker


> IMHO, pride-of-ownership, in any car, depends on what you do with the
> car, in driving, or in
> showing/displaying  it.
>
> If you're just going to drive it around town, and go out to dinner in
> it, it probably will
> give decent service, as-is (maybe...).
>
> If you're going to take it to any shows/meets, OTHER than to where any
> FWDLK'ers gather, it might
> also get some oohs and aahs, from Chebbie-philes/hot-rodders.
>
> The white paint and white leather interior will also hold up to summer
> sun and heat.
>
> If I were prepared , definitely,  to sink  another $2-$3K on restoring
> its interior, and maybe re-painting it to its OEM
> color(s), and IF the car could be bought for less than about $20k, I
> might be interested in this car,
> with its aftermarket wheels (which I probably also would try to sell,
> and to retrofit with the OEM style wheels).
>
> Restoring the engine compartment is fairly straight Forward(look).
>
> Of course, there's also the 'slight' question as to how WELL the car
> might run and operate!!!
>
> I would prefer to buy a car from a long-term owner, than from a Dealer.
>
>
> Neil Vedder
>
>
> John McCann wrote:
> > It looks like a great car to me, I would be proud to own it. The
> > reserve isn't met yet and the auction is getting ready to close.
> > John
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* debenson2 <mailto:debensonii@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > *To:* L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > *Sent:* Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:53 AM
> > *Subject:* [FWDLK] 1956 New yorker
> >
> > Hello all... On this New Yorker other then the price, dose this look
> > like a good car to buy?
> > We want to buy a 55/56 or 60/61 forward look car, sometime before spring.
> > This is a bit more then I want to spend but want a turn key car that
> > can be driven.
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110310775887
> > <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110310775887>
> >
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