Antique Restorations

[Jim Hatch]

Hi Folks,

Over the years I have taken much pleasure from
finding antique or classic items of interest and
restoring them to pristine condition. From the
1957 MGA roadster to the 64 1/2 Mustang Convertible,
the home we currently reside in, various old boats
and most recently, the Granger Champion banty cane
I purchased here on FAOL. Each of these restorations
has brought me much pleasure and sense of accomplishment.

Now I have commenced an especially important
restoration, at least in my eyes. That restoration
is none other than me.*G* I have previously had my
right shoulder restored and regained function not
unlike when new. Tomorrow, the bone mechanics are
going to attempt a similar restoration on my right
knee substituting stainless and space age plastics
in my right suspension elements.*G* Next, we have
already scheduled the left shoulder for 90 days down
the road. Meanwhile, through chemicals and willpower, we have restored engine compression to
normal specs and have made progress on a recurrent
smoking problem.*G*

I'll be in the garage for about 4 days but should
achieve a considerable improvement in mobility as a
result. While I'm not sure there is enough bondo
and paint available to fully renew the original
appearance, I'm hopeful of regaining a bit of the
classic looks and performance I originally enjoyed.*G* Wish me luck!*G* Warm regards, Jim

[ducksterman]

"Wish me luck!*G*"

I do indeed

[LadyFisher]

Hugs my friend, and God be with you.

[J Castwell]

I had an MG-TD (black) way back then. Sold it as they said "the vibrations would burn out both of my knees!". Go figure...
Just kidding, Jim. Best of success.

[MontanaMoose]

Hello Jim Hatch, well I got some helpful advice when I started playing around with Corvettes. Someone said that no matter how old or worn the frame and suspension is, someone will always have the knowhow and parts to make them just like new. So good luck to you while you're in the shop !

Cheers,

MontanaMoose

[Jim Hatch]

JC, the MGTD was my all time favorite! It's been on
my wish list since I learned to write.*G* But I'd
decided to go with 57 Caddie Eldorado Green on mine
as I did with the MGA. Similar to the British
Racing Green but with a shine so deep ya couldn't
see the bottom of it.*G* Warm regards, Jim

[William Fitzgerald]

Mine was a dark green MG Midget that I restored for the two boys--at our age Jim we do have things wearing out . Heal fast for spring fishing BILL

[DShock]

Jim,
Make sure your BODY shop uses authentic factory parts! Here's hoping and praying for you to be better than ever!
Doug

[Gnu Bee Flyer]

Wow Jim New shoulders, new knees, a fuel pump tune up, compression re-stored. Now all you have to do is add a K&N air filter so yOu stop smoking and your ready to go racing. LOL


Wishing you well during your time in the shop.

Tip: If you see a mechanics certificate on the wall instead of a Doctors certificate get right up and get the Heck out of there!!

[nighthawk]

Hang in there, Jim. You will be better than new before you know it. I had a indigo blue 1965 H.O. 289 Mustang Notch back. You will be purring like those pony cars in no time.