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I Went To Melbourne In The Chev #264724 12/18/12 10:57 PM
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 375 oz Montythechev OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Montythechev Backyard Mechanic Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 375 oz	Gidday Fellas, To top off a great year with my old 28's restoration, a couple of Sundays ago I drove "Monty" down to Melbourne and back, 159 miles or 260kms for the day. More photos and words on my blog link below http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/to-melbourne-i-went-in-chev.html Cheers Grant. "We're not painting it all fancy" http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com.au/

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Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #264725 12/18/12 11:18 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada brewster ChatMaster - 3,000
brewster ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,620 Likes: 5 Ontario,Canada	Nice day out... we're missing summer up here! The picture on the freeway makes it look like you've got it all wound out in the hammer lane! Those accustomed to the finest...find it in Chevrolet. 1953 Belair Convertible 1951 2dr Deluxe Sedan 2015 GMC SLE 4X4

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev brewster #264726 12/19/12 12:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,069 Likes: 9 Napa CA Keith Knox ChatMaster - 1,000
Keith Knox ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,069 Likes: 9 Napa CA	Don't forget, he drives on the wrong side of the road. 1946 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Purchased 11/18/17 Sold 9/20 1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe, Purchased 6/20/2010 1965 Chevy ll 350 Purchased Feb 2021. 3-speed Saginaw Hurst Floor Shifter 3.08 Rear End 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Super Crew

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Keith Knox #264733 12/19/12 01:49 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,284 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1928isgreat ChatMaster - 1,000
1928isgreat ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,284 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia	Yeh, But dont worry, he does that all the time. Cheers Ray 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/

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev 1928isgreat #264736 12/19/12 02:25 AM
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 375 oz Montythechev OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Montythechev Backyard Mechanic Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 375 oz	Gidday Fellas, I'm cool with either side, makes for an exciting trip especially on those narrow country roads.. Cheers Grant. "We're not painting it all fancy" http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com.au/

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #264738 12/19/12 02:54 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 714 Central Kentucky kwchevy1940 Oil Can Mechanic
kwchevy1940 Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 714 Central Kentucky	Great pictures! Wonderful story! Keep up the good work. Ken's 1940 Special Deluxe Sedan 1970 Cadillac Hearse

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #264739 12/19/12 04:38 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 198 Tallahassee, Florida heavyhands Shade Tree Mechanic
heavyhands Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: May 2011 Posts: 198 Tallahassee, Florida	Hey Grant, those fenders are looking pretty shiny. I know you are not going to make Monty all pretty but have you started waxing those fenders son? Bravo lad, keep on driving...whatever side of the road, Jerry

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev heavyhands #264740 12/19/12 04:46 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,284 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1928isgreat ChatMaster - 1,000
1928isgreat ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,284 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia	Hi Jerry, No Monty has a daily rub down with WD40 or some other chemical. Nothing that a few litres of primer would not fix. Cheers Ray 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/

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev heavyhands #264741 12/19/12 04:48 AM
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OP Montythechev Backyard Mechanic Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 375 oz	Gidday Fellas, Hey Jerry, no mate, no wax at all on those guards, its "chassis" flat black or nothing laid down with a 4" brush Oh and a little wipe over with WD40 or what ever I have laying around the shed at the time to bring out the patina. Cheers Grant. "We're not painting it all fancy" http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com.au/

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #264742 12/19/12 04:56 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,284 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1928isgreat ChatMaster - 1,000
1928isgreat ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,284 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia	Hey Jerry, Grant's little wipe is a wash down, short of total imersion to most others. I have it on good authority that Monty does 18 miles to the gallon of petrol, and 2 litres of WD40 per 100 miles. Cheers Ray 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/

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #264751 12/19/12 08:58 AM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Nova Scotia, Canada Gunsmoke ChatMaster - 1,500
Gunsmoke ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,966 Nova Scotia, Canada	Great to see an old car being properly treated as an old car. There is so much can be said for preserving versus completely restoring. I'm sure it attracted more attention than if it had been all gussied up! I'm at a crossroads with my '31 Coach, have restored the running chassis, cleaned up and made engine decent, and repaired and primed body only. Would like to think I could stop the restoration stuff now, put fenders/running boards back on as is, hood as is, all brightwork/interior stuff as is and just drive it. Sure looks like fun to me!! The great looking weather makes me envious to, rain, snow, about -2C here today.

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #264756 12/19/12 09:38 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 544 Connecticut The53TwoTen Oil Can Mechanic
The53TwoTen Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 544 Connecticut	Great photos and story about your dad,thanks for sharing! Cheers, Dave "Take a stand and make a mark" Gilbert Kent

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Gunsmoke #264770 12/19/12 12:39 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,136 Valley Springs California kevin47 ChatMaster - 3,000
kevin47 ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,136 Valley Springs California	Originally Posted by Gunsmoke Great to see an old car being properly treated as an old car. There is so much can be said for preserving versus completely restoring. I'm sure it attracted more attention than if it had been all gussied up! Gotta love that look...I'll tell ya, I thought I'd try to polish and wax off twenty years of "patina"...What a mistake...Got one half done before I realized it looked better oxidized...At least in mine eye. 1947 Fleetmaster Sport Coupe VCCA # 47475 If it's not wearing a Bowtie...It's not properly dressed...!

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev kevin47 #264844 12/19/12 09:29 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 198 Tallahassee, Florida heavyhands Shade Tree Mechanic
heavyhands Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: May 2011 Posts: 198 Tallahassee, Florida	I think they all look great. The old saying still applies today as it did when first coined, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I say jolly right-on to you whether you enjoy patina, wash and wax or a bucket of rust...and even if you drive on the wrong side of the road! The important thing is that we all love 'em and because of our love, they live today. Most importantly, they are not assigned the doomsday life of the junkyard. Hip, hip horray to all of you (and me) for "keeping 'em alive." Merry Christmas all, Jerry

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #264893 12/20/12 08:58 AM
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Lahti35 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 253 Mid Michigan	Neat-O! I like your "Luna Park"! RIP Trololo Man 1935-2012

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #264965 12/20/12 05:44 PM
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41specialdeluxe ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,689 Likes: 21 NC usa	Great pics. Say can you read that heat gage or do you have to lean over to the right some? Charlie

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev 41specialdeluxe #264967 12/20/12 05:55 PM
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OP Montythechev Backyard Mechanic Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 375 oz	Gidday Fellas, That one pictured is the "leaning" motometer gauge, I now have the newer updated version for us crazy right hand drivers installed and it is a heap better as I can keep one eye firmly on it. Cheers Grant. "We're not painting it all fancy" http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com.au/

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #265218 12/23/12 09:37 AM
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glyn ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,178 Helena Mt	At first I wondered what you were doing in the "passing" lane then I rememberd where you are located.

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev glyn #265261 12/23/12 06:15 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 182 Melbourne, Australia Skidd Shade Tree Mechanic
Skidd Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 182 Melbourne, Australia	Hey Grant, great trip. Funny as the wife and I were actually at the Esplanade Sunday Market on the 16th Dec. Did you have to refuel on the trip or did you go down and back on the one tank? Andrew While the rest of the crew may be in the same predicament, it's almost always the pilot's job to arrive at the crash site first.

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Skidd #265267 12/23/12 06:40 PM
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OP Montythechev Backyard Mechanic Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 375 oz	Gidday Fellas, Hey Skidd, I refilled for the trip back, very strong side winds down and back so I want to be sure... Cheers Grant. "We're not painting it all fancy" http://montythe1928chevrolet.blogspot.com.au/

Re: I Went To Melbourne In The Chev Montythechev #265309 12/24/12 12:39 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,284 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1928isgreat ChatMaster - 1,000
1928isgreat ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,284 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia	Hey Grant, Just as well Monty was on the tandem trailer , otherwise you would have used a lot more gas. Cheers Ray 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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