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Wanted to post a couple photos of the car.

since getting home a few weeks ago Ive sandblasted and etch locked all the body panels. Inventory and wrapped all the dash ,windows and breakables in bubble wrap.

Your title is definitely accurate, but it looks like a lot of fun! Keep us posted as you go along. These cars are beautiful, but they're pretty simple too. I did all the mechanical restoration on a '37 115, then upgraded to an original condition '37 120 that I've been a caretaker of.

As you start going through systems on your '38, be sure the check the condition of the bearings in the center steering link - it is a common wear point, and greatly affects driveability once you get it on the road.

Again, welcome, and let us know what help you need!

Thanks Ken < Im sure many questions will be asked. Trying to get my hood apart for sandblasting and painting, anyone have any advice. It wasnt folding very well at first. Its working good now but have had no luck sliding out the pins.

One thing to keep in mind that will help is if you type into Google:

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In doing so I found some posts that might be of interest.

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