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Hi all, it's about to begin.

Gidday fellas,

WooHoo - Bout bloody time we had another one in progress, GREAT TO SEE!! and another Aussie at that best of luck and I am only to happy to help you out all where I can, although I am still learning myself..

What are your plans for the car??

PS Can you please take a few photos of the rear seat timbers on the inside. I saved the ebay ad photos from this car when it was listed a few weeks back but I need some close up shots of the back lower section that the body attaches to and the floor in the back also, but if you can go snap happy on that whole area that would be a great help as i am about to tackle that area of my car...

my email address is grant@signwriter.com.au

Once again good luck and enjoy...... Cheers

The plans are to keep it stock. I think the color will be black gards with a cream body(any thoughts on color choice would be good.

Started to remove drivers side gards and running board.
Front

Rear guard

running board


hear are some pictures of the rear seat base

Base

Right side

Left side


Cheers

Hi 1928 Chev Tourer,

Gunna be another fine example of an Australian Holden bodied 28 Chev.One of these days I would love to line one up next to an American produced one and see what the differences are.

Good luck on your resto, you have a great starting point.

Regards

Ray

G'day.

Many thanks for the pix.... Just what I needed for this weekends work.

Hi 1928 Tourer.

Let me welcome you to the site, its a great site, and you will pick up an enourmous amount of knowledge. As for assistance sometimes, as demonstarted by the 100 plus that have viewed this post already, you may or may not get a reply, even though your a newbie. Perserver my friend, a few Aussies are right behind you, and hopefully over the other side of the world a hand will stretch out in friendship also.

Regards

Ray

Gidday fellas,

You know Ray, that crossed my mind today also... WELCOME!!

Gooday Fellas,
Couldn't let this pass without a Welcome too, from a fellow South Australian. Wish you all the best with the restoration 1928 Chev Tourer.

Just a general query: I noted the Caged Nuts on the rear wheel arches - are these available anywhere?? I have a mate doing a (cough) 1927 Buick that needs a few identical ones for his tub. Otherwise I will have to have a go at making them.
Stationary :)

Chevsofthe40s sell caged nuts. Might be a bit expensive with shipping, though.

Sorry, I just looked them up in the catalog, and they are for '31-'48 and are a bit different than the ones shown above.

Hi all, I am toying with the idea of turning this in to an 1928 ARMY Staff Car, the car would be Olive drab with a dark tan interior, what do you guys think? The only reason I am thinking about this color scheme is I have not seen one.

please feel free to say whats on your mind as your input would be great.

Those caged nut are available here in Aus.
www.jackson-s.com/olderaservices
Failing that I'm pretty sure I have some spares.
Chris

G'day,

Mate go with your gut feeling, its your car so do as you please, you are the one that has to drive it around so what ever makes you smile......

Hi all, I managed to remove the roof bows and rear passenger guard last night. All good so far NO RUST. I will post up photos tonight if possible.

Changed my mind(again), I'm going with black on black and white walls.

G'day,

Pimp'in the ride Gangster style - Nice!! !! but only if it is licked over in "flat black" etch primer...

Well, I have been moving along with the project.
Rear cleaned out

Radiator and hood removed




Rear tank and chassis painted

Found some numbers on the engine, head and generator.

G'day,

No how ya feeling - back pedal 9 months ago and I was thinking the same thing...... Its looking all good

Hi,

The numbers you have shown are the part numbers and casting numbers. The engine number is in your block photo, in the machined flat section as per holden etc. If you want to know if your engine has its original head, remove the exhaust manifold. On the rear head exhaust port mounting face for the manifold, there is a number stamped. If that is the same as your block, you have a complete engine, if not it only means another head was put on your block.

Your project is looking good

Cheers

Ray

Thanks Ray for the info, I will check it out.

ve quite a few parts that are similar on both of my 27's (coupe & landau)

if you want to ck out mu pics go to

rjmc1967.jalbum.net
let me know if its helpful

ron

Is there someone out there that makes reproduction aluminium radiator surrounds for a 1928? Or do I have to try and have my one repaired?

Thanks

G'day,

Try this lot here in OZ http://www.ftrs.com.au/radiators/radiators.php

Or ebay as I brought a complete shrowd a few months ago in the USA for $36.00 and $70 to post it out here BARGAIN!! and its non painted with surface rust, just how I like things

happy hunting and best of luck

Hey 1928 Chev Tourer,

When I type your name seems like I am sending a message to my Chev.

Dont worry about Grant, either on drugs or his new glasses must be from Aldi. Heh heh heh. Sorry Grant, I know you got then from the $2 shop.

Radiator surrounds, not shrouds can be purchased from Peter Jackson at

http://www.jackson-s.com/olderaservices/

http://www.jackson-s.com/olderaserv...Chevrolet_Radiator_repair_panel_aluminum


Rad Surround Rep Chev 1928 ALUMINIUM $324
Rad Surround Rep Chev 1928 Steel $350

The email address Grant has given is for very high quality honey comb radiator cores.

Hope that helps

Cheers

Ray