\'57Oval

mackaymanx · 2006-06-05T10:37:48+00:00

Ok guys I have a '53 oval sitting in my front yard that I'm not sure what to do with. FAHRGESTELL- Nr 1560271 October 1953 from my research(wrong actually June '57) Engine Nr 1915816 not original not sure is a 36HP though Chassis -pan halves need replacing -running gear will need overhaul Body -heater channels need replacement -no bumpers -Some rust in bottom of doors -rust holes at bottom of windscreen -rust hole beside rear window (where the S'bugs usually rust) -usual dents in guards -no interior has rear seat no fronts I don't know how rare a '53 is and this one really need a LOT of work. Ok I know some of you will say that any oval is worth saving, but this is borderline. Would this '53 be worth the effort? I have work to do on my Manx so this is very much on the backburner. [ Edited on 6-6-2006 by mackaymanx ] [ Edited on 6-6-2006 by mackaymanx ] [ Edited on 6-6-2006 by mackaymanx ]

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 6 Jun 2006, 6:04 pm

#497352

Sorry but no 54. There should be little indents in the pillar for the clunker doors. Maybe your pan is early and has been swapped somewhere in its life. the pillars should look like this
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1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 6 Jun 2006, 6:17 pm

#497360

Chassis Nr matchs plate on body

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Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 6 Jun 2006, 6:27 pm

#497362

Do a check on the number under the back seat on the pan and also check the date stamped on the back of the speedo.
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#497363

ok I stuffed up, this is a june '57 manufacture. I'm such a dill.

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2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jun 2006, 9:27 pm

#497435

Looks like a lot of work, if your paying someone to do the welding etc, i`d look for another car.
I sold a rust free oval afew months back on here for $1500.
As you would know you don`t get much body work for $1500.
Still worth keeping for parts for a project.:thumb

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ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 6 Jun 2006, 9:32 pm

#497437

Wanna sell me the steering wheel???

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jun 2006, 9:38 pm

#497439

Thats not the correct steering wheel for a 54. Ruckus ?
you holding back on us!:o

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mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 7 Jun 2006, 8:42 am

#497582

I keep this in one piece for now, the really good oval I'm trying to get is a '57 . This will make a good parts source if I ever manage to get it.

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2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 7 Jun 2006, 7:01 pm

#497780

Nah I'm just stoopid Nath