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Wellsir, I done did it..... #410807 07/06/18 03:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny OP Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
OP Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	......I shook hands to close the deal on a '53 210 with the 235/Powerglide. The paint sucks & the interior is a tad faded since it's been parked outside the nine years he's owned it but the body is perfect and it runs like a top. We swap money & title Monday. The '38 will have some company in the garage it seems. This won't be a restoration project. I'll make sure it's mechanically sound then just drive it. It'll probably make it's club debut on the SFT in October. Last edited by Tiny; 07/06/18 03:17 PM. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

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Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410809 07/06/18 03:56 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,374 Likes: 30 Virginia BearsFan315 ChatMaster - 4,000
BearsFan315 ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,374 Likes: 30 Virginia	Congrats... make sure you share pictures !! love to see the NEW acquisition !! AACA - VCCA - Stovebolt - ChevyTalk Love the Antique Chevrolet's from 1928-1932 The Beauty, Simplicity, History, and the Stories they Tell

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410810 07/06/18 04:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny OP Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
OP Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	Will do. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410893 07/07/18 11:08 PM
Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 327 Likes: 1 Boiling Springs, S.C. 29316 ... Achipmunk Backyard Mechanic
Achipmunk Backyard Mechanic Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 327 Likes: 1 Boiling Springs, S.C. 29316 ...	Tiny, don't know that you will ever need anything but one of my best friends has an old '53 2dr. sedan that is basically a parts car for his 53 streetrod. IF you ever need some odd part just let me know and I'll check for you. 1937 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup 1950 Chevy Styleline Deluxe Coupe 1953 Chevy 1/2 ton Panel Delivery I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hubcap than ride in a Ferd.

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410898 07/08/18 07:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny OP Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
OP Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	Thanks Alvin. I noticed when driving it that the turn signal canceling mechanism doesn't work. You might hit him up to see how much he wants for his turn signal mechanism if his works. Also, if his has power steering I might be in the market for that set up (pump, brackets, pulleys, steering box, etc.). The wife's going to be driving the car as well and the low speed steering is a bear. Last edited by Tiny; 07/08/18 07:53 AM. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410899 07/08/18 08:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	Turn signal does not cancel on 1953 and 1954 models usually caused by collar under steering wheel sliding down too far. (check gap between steering wheel and housing)....slide housing up and tighten wedge screw on bottom of housing. Last edited by Chev Nut; 07/08/18 08:20 AM. Gene Schneider

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410904 07/08/18 10:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny OP Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
OP Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	I'll check that Gene. Thank you. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410922 07/08/18 10:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500
Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa	Congrats on your new purchase Tiny! I hope you enjoy it. Back in the day my Mom and I each had a a '53 and my Grand father had a '54. When I was 16 we drove his '54 Bel Air to California and back and after my wife and I were married for a couple years we took a trip with my Mom from Iowa to Yellowstone park and back in her '53 210. My '53 was a Bel Air but it was pretty worn out compared to the other two cars. LOL They were actually pretty nice cars in their day! Ed

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410943 07/09/18 05:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny OP Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
OP Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	Took delivery of her today. Paint is rough but the body is perfect and she runs like a top. Attached Images VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410944 07/09/18 05:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,896 Likes: 28 Lawrenceville, GA Dave39MD ChatMaster - 1,500
Dave39MD ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,896 Likes: 28 Lawrenceville, GA	Tiny, Very nice, is that the original paint? Dave

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410946 07/09/18 06:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny OP Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
OP Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	The top has been repainted sometime in the past but the brown is original. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410968 07/09/18 10:01 PM
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	Folks had a 53 4 door, think the top was a beige color, but the bottom was brown. This was in the 60's. 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: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410978 07/10/18 05:36 AM
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 656 Likes: 3 Washington State, USA bloo Oil Can Mechanic
bloo Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 656 Likes: 3 Washington State, USA	Those are probably original colors. I had that color combination on a 53 belair, but reversed.

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #410979 07/10/18 05:55 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	That looks like a reasonably tidy car as it is, a bit of polish and it will come up like new. From this side of the fence looks like a good buy. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... tonyw #410987 07/10/18 08:56 AM
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Beamer ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,558 Fletcher, NC	Hey Tiny, Looks like a great find! If I could sell my '38, it looks like something I would like to find after my move south. Too old to start the restoration bit again. Beamer Last edited by Beamer; 07/10/18 08:58 AM. Chat Region Member 2017 GMC Canyon

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #411009 07/10/18 04:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000
Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa	Very nice Tiny! Excellent find for a very original car! My second car was a 1953 2 door Bel Air with Powerglide. It had a couple of burned exhaust valves when we bought it. I "helped" my Father rebuild the head one Saturday at the local Ford tractor dealership. After that it burned a lot more oil past the rings due to the better sealing of the valves. I knew when to add oil because the lifters would collapse when going uphill! Rusty VCCA #44680

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #411010 07/10/18 04:37 PM
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2-ton Grease Monkey Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 20 Mokane,Mo	Good Find Tiny!! Bring it to KC in September. Don Of all the things I've lost in my life, I MISS MY MIND THE MOST!

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #411014 07/10/18 05:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny OP Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
OP Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	Hey Don, welcome to VCCA chat. We'll see what September brings. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #411055 07/11/18 10:31 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,894 Alberta, Canada canadiantim ChatMaster - 1,500
canadiantim ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,894 Alberta, Canada	Great looking car Tiny. Nice to have a choice when going for a cruise... 1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!) 1975 4-speed L82 Vette

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #411101 07/12/18 09:24 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,689 Likes: 21 NC usa 41specialdeluxe ChatMaster - 6,000
41specialdeluxe ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,689 Likes: 21 NC usa	Tiny, Congratulations on your purchase. It looks real good. Skirts will make it look even better. Best with it and I hope it gives you many days of pleasure. Charlie BTW: These years 49-54 or so, look OK with a proper outside visor.

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... 41specialdeluxe #411212 07/14/18 10:07 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 544 Connecticut The53TwoTen Oil Can Mechanic
The53TwoTen Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 544 Connecticut	Kinda like this one Charlie??? See the attached photo! Cheers! Dave Attached Images "Take a stand and make a mark" Gilbert Kent

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #421283 02/12/19 05:26 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 6 Bracebridge Ontario,Canada old216 ChatMaster - 2,000
old216 ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 6 Bracebridge Ontario,Canada	Tiny, that is a really nice looking 53. You are going to get all spoiled with the luxury of it. It is nice to have two to drive. I find i don't worry about my repair taking too long when there is another to drive! I hope that you have a lot of fun with it. Fred My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .

Re: Wellsir, I done did it..... Tiny #421291 02/12/19 09:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,689 Likes: 21 NC usa 41specialdeluxe ChatMaster - 6,000
41specialdeluxe ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,689 Likes: 21 NC usa	Dave, I didn't say that they looked great, beautiful, supreme, gorgeous, lovely, spectacular (see Seinfeld), or better. I merely said they looked OK, nothing more. On a two-ten they look out of place, as they do on all critters. A 210 does need a set of fender skirts. Badly need. Essentially needed. Downright butt ugly without them. How ugly? Well, Al Capp's "Lena the Hyena" ugly comes to mind. That's how ugly. That is because of that big hole in the fenders that look like something is missing. Something big is missing. Yep! Tiny, Before you do anything to that excellent car, go on line and get yourself a set of fender skirts. They are more essential than brakes because you should be ashamed to go anywhere without them. And, for the love of Betsy don't put no stinkin' fulton on it. Just the skirts. Best, Charlie BTW: The above comments regarding the 53 210 are not intended to disrespect anyones ride. Just pointing out the obvious.

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