It is totally original, right down to the spare tire. Original paint, interior, drive train, hubcaps, and owners manual. That's why I took first place, it's because of the originality of it. There were nicer cars in my class... And yes NY has historic plates, but I cheapened out and went for regular plates.
Thanks all!! My son and I just finished waxing up the Nova, and we're taking both of them to the shows tomorrow, actually they're just cruises and get togethers, no trophies or classes.
I added the curb feelers as they are period correct. Also the front licence plate topper and flag holders..I'm the 3rd owner, and it was taken care of all it's life.
Beautiful car. I knew it was a 1939,
but I was thinking Buick or Pontiac. Didn't
think Chevy had that much chrome that year
but then I wuz only 9 when it was cruizing
the streets when new.
Congrats flyernut. Nice cars. My brother had a nice original '36 chevy. It was cool to go riding around with him. It drove people nuts. Everybody had to comment at red lights.
Of coarse they all had to guess what year and what it was. It had a single back up light and it did
not work. An old chevy dealership here actually had an old backup switch that went into the transmission.
They said they had it forever and didn't want to throw it away. That fixed the light.
Great looking car flyernut, congratulations. Well deserved award. The trophy is cool, really different. The old saying still applies, "It's only original once."
Beautiful car! I am new to this forum, but I too won a 1st place at a Lion's Club car show in my area with my 1973 TR6. I like your trophy. Very cool. I am the original owner, but my car is not original as yours. I added alot more bling and HP.I did a complete and total resto. It took 6 years to complete, but I am very proud of my work. It was very rewarding. AF trains are not as difficult but can be just as frustrating.
Beautiful car! I am new to this forum, but I too won a 1st place at a Lion's Club car show in my area with my 1973 TR6. I like your trophy. Very cool. I am the original owner, but my car is not original as yours. I added alot more bling and HP.I did a complete and total resto. It took 6 years to complete, but I am very proud of my work. It was very rewarding. AF trains are not as difficult but can be just as frustrating.
Love the TR3's. I see so many at the shows. They are truly classics. Wish I could own one, but my love for American Flyer Trains has taken a new turn in my life.
Welcome to the forum. Beautiful job on the restoration. I had a 71 TR6. I cut my teeth as a tech on British sports cars. Dad also had a TR4 and a 4a. Great memories and a joy to work on them.
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