Latest Garage Find

[5w30]

26 nash you don't see many of these!

 

[earthman]

Good looking machine. What is the story?

 

[5w30]

I'm told it was running when parked 40 plus years ago,the motor turns over im going to tinker with it and see if she will run!

 

[cycledog]

Looks like the beginings of a Rat Rod Limo. Tell us more.

 

[Tripper]

Nice find!!!

I'm told it was running when parked 40 plus years ago!

30,
That is a sweet find & running when parked... that's always a good one!!! ; - >

BoB

 

[bob w]

A really cool rig. See if you can find a brass tag on the body stating that the body was made by the Budd Corp. I bought a '27 Chrysler 4 door that is very similar and was made for Chrysler by Budd. Just curious.

Bob

 

[5w30]

Bob,
The brass tag says (Quality Seaman Bodies) i read some were the owner of nash once worked for general motors and quit to start his own co!

 

[donsrods]

I'm not a restorer, but that one would be hard to cut up IMO. It has survived in super shape all these years and looks like it wouldn't take much to clean it up and enjoy it or to sell it to someone who would restore it fully.

Another option would be a resto-mod with later drivetrain, yet sort of stock appearing outside. Would make a great family type car.

We want more pictures please.

Don

 

[5w30]

Don,
You are exactly right this car needs to stay original and get restored or i guess it could be cleaned up and maybe driven around like it is with some work! I took a few more pics when i cleaned the inside out, no treasures found!

 

[5w30]

A few more!

 

[Mr.Gussett]

Wow!

WOW, what a cool find!
I wish I could find some old tin like that! Keep us posted on what you do with it!

 

[Gastrick]

Wow, that's very complete and in in good condition. Nice.

 

[RoddingRon]

That really is a cool looking car. I agree that it should remain stock since it's in such good shape to start with.....UNLESS you can't get it running, then all best are off...resto-rod it!

 

[Bonehead]

Heck, Do what you want to with it. I like preserving history as much as the next guy. I see street rods bringing more than some of the restored cars, and I know a Hot Rod is more fun. I don't know if I could bring myself to build it. probably sell it and buy another tub. Either way, great find, cool car.

 

[RUSTY50F1]

That's a great find; Looks like that's a Sunday go to meetin car? Sure would be hard to cut it up. But sure would be temptin.

 

[donsrods]

I've seen people say "it takes a real man to cut one up" and all that, and generally I have no problems doing so. But when a car is so complete and so unmolested it is very tough to wipe out that kind of history. Your car is terrific looking, and so very solid.

When we went to the car show last week it was actually nice to see some of the old, restored cars there. My Son didn't know that some model T's had three pedals for example (clutch, brake, and reverse) He also didn't know why they had a spark and throttle lever on the column. So in some respects it is nice to see some cars kept correct for historical purposes.

But it is your car, and will make you a nice one regardless of what you do with it. ( except making it a DONK car with 22's on it )

Don

 

[Caddad65]

I like the updraght carb.

Nice find man!

 

[silversink]

Id drive that baby. No worry about bleeding the brakes .

 

[silversink]

Remember ,Real Hotrods Dont Have Valve covers

 

[Willowbilly3]

A really cool rig. See if you can find a brass tag on the body stating that the body was made by the Budd Corp. I bought a '27 Chrysler 4 door that is very similar and was made for Chrysler by Budd. Just curious.

Bob

The doors on my 37 Dodge pickup have a budd corp. plate.