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Gidday fellas, Like i said the time has come, my "resto" shed was completed the other day at home so "Monty" was brought back home, parked up, and on Sunday afternoon I started to dismantle slowly, learning as I go... Here's a few pix and read http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com/
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Grant,
Thanks for the update and also for sharing your great web site with us.
Regards, Mike
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Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great" I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
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Nice looking garage... and a great start you're off to. Keep posting... we love pictures!
Bruce
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1953 Belair Convertible
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Hey Grant,
Your back to 1958, only 30 more years to go, and Monty will be seen driving out of the local Chev Dealer at ??????
Well done.
Ray
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Great looking website, Grant! Enjoyed reading and the pix also. The history info is terrific! I'll be happy to tip a scotch to your dad later today. Mine too. My dad would have been 96 just a few days ago. But he only made it to 92, passed in 2007.
Keep up the great work on MONTY!!!
Bill.
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Hey Guys, Looks like Monty has started the dance of the 7 veils. And who is the happy man, proud as punch by his side. http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com/Well done Monty, you take care of your owner, look after him, he is new to this affliction. Go Monty Ray
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Cheers Ray and lovely gesture Bill, thanks
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Gidday fellas, today with the help of Ray (1928isgreat)we had a big day on the tools. have a look http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com/
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Very nicely done site. A great tribute to your Dad!
Enjoy the journey,
Richard
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Grant,
What a lovely and touching tribute to your dad! Great website and a super story.
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Gidday fellas, Things all going well, chassis looking good! ![[Linked Image from i710.photobucket.com]](http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww107/grant81/DSC04417.jpg) More photos on the blog now
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HI Grant ,It is looking good!!. How long did you take to do the chassis like that?
Is the rust buster a paste or a Liquid? Where do you buy the rust buster from.?
Thanks.
JACK
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HI Grant ,It is looking good!!. How long did you take to do the chassis like that?
Is the rust buster a paste or a Liquid? Where do you buy the rust buster from.?
Thanks. Gidday Jack Off and on about a 2 weeks, few hours here, few hours there but not that long really. Rustbuster is a thin clear liquid that you just brush on and then leave it do it's thing over night and is available from Bunnings - 4 litre - $66.00, but before I put it on I constantly went over the chassis with my small 100mm angle grinder with the "heavy duty knot steel wire wheel" attachment and so far I have gone through 5 of them also available from any good hardware store also a big face mask is a must as the small wire bits fly off all over the place as the wheel as it breaks down with use and also they stick into your clothes (overalls). Once again Ray (1928isgreat) got me onto this procedure so I have him to thank, thanks again Ray!!
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Hi Grant, Maybe I should resign as 3077 Sales Manager and get a job at Rust Buster. Looking good Monty.  Cheers Ray
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Gidday fellas, Today we installed new brake linings and gave the rear axle a make over with bearings and gaskets. More details on the blog http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com/
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Grant,
Are you sure that isn't chromed? Ray, are you in there?????????????????
Just kidding ya Grant it looks so fab,
Jerry
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Jerry,
Its our secret, he will never know
Ray
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Well done,
That's another job under your belt
Fit the tank, run a new fuel line, install a temp support for the vac tank, and I reckon we could start the bugger soon.
Cheers
Ray
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Gidday fellas,
New brakes, a quick "hot wire" job and it was drive time!
Have a read on the blog
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Hi Grant,
Had a great time today, lots of fun.
Must check my insurance to see if it covers being thrown off the plank of an 82 year old car chassis.
But hell, the thing stops, it actually stops.
To all our American friends, Aussies have a long tradition of keeping things going tied up with wire and bits of timber etc.
And today was no exception, wind in my hair, hair slapping my eyes, and the sweet smell (cough, cough) of burning oil and WD40 from the exhaust manifold.
Not a bad days work for a country bumpkin and a kid from the city.
Cheers
Ray
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And just think it gets better from here. Sorta like having a Christmas after each new improvement. Gives incentive to keep things going.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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A mate of mine lived in a small counrty town down in the Snowy Mountains and did about 180 miles road testing his 28 rolling chassis. Tied a fruit box onto a piece or 4 x 2 (sorry US talk is 2 x 4) Great stuff
Chris
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