My 1928 Chevrolet

The purpose of this Blog

This blog is to detail my 50 years (1973 - 2023) with a 1928 Chevrolet tourer, affectionately called "The Red Chev".

The acquisition, restoration, improvements and my experiences over the years are covered in as much detail as I can remember.

Some of the later postings include car club outings and other vintage car items that I hope will be of interest to people.

If you have the time, scroll back to where it all began in 1973 and follow the journey so far.

Thanks for dropping by.

Regards Ray Dean

See my new section "The Red Chev - Repairs, Improvements, Maintenance and Technical Details" located on the left hand side of the screen.

Sunday, November 6, 2016

1932 PACKARD SUPER 8 CONVERTIBLE COUPE

Found this on face book.

Dedication plus

Friday November 4th was a 'milestone' for Edmonton Antique Car Club Member Tony and his volunteer crew. After many years of sourcing parts, an...d five years (5277 logged hours) restoring his "very rare" '32 Packard Super 8, the time finally arrived for the critical 'body to frame' mounting! With a 142 1/2" wheelbase and 383 cu", 140 HP 'straight-eight' engine, the scale and 'stance' of this classic antique is truly impressive (....aka Clarke Gable....)! Tony plans to complete restoration and get on the road with his fellow Edmonton Antique Car Club enthusiasts early next summer

Friday, November 4, 2016

1925 Chev found in a chicken shed

Posted by the Filling Station on Facebook

Ron Ludford's 1925 Chevrolet, California

This great looking old Chevy was found in a chicken shed in 2006. The owner put it in the shed in 1953 after his tour in Korea. He planned to fix it up but never got around to it. We had to cut down a couple of trees that had grown in front of the chicken shed door to get her out.

I overhauled the engine, put a new clutch plate in it, scrounged some used tires, re-upholstered the seats, and replaced the running... boards.

A little history; the car was built in Oakland, went to its first owner in Foresthill, California, and then came to Auburn in 1953. I am now the third owner and we enjoy taking her out for a spin often.

We recently took her to the Race of the Gentlemen here on the west coast in Pismo Beach, 16th October.

1928 Chev 1 1/2 Ton needing some TLC

Found this on Gumtree...... Asking price $3,500 negotiable.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/peterborough/trucks/1928-chevy-truck/1128437901

1928 Chevrolet truck. 1& half tonne . Was driven into the shed 20 years ago, awaits a willing hand to be restored. Can be delivered within 250km for the cost of fuel. All offers considered.