Thread: 1929 Essex Highboy

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Thank you whiplash 23T. I do that sometimes on build threads. I pick up things that I didn't get the first time through. I'm afraid the Grandkids haven't gotten back into the Essex project. Oldest is now 20 and has discovered other things in life. Next two live in Connecticutt and don't get up very much. The two youngest are still wrapped up in X-box and such.
And I miss the oldest one's companionship and help, so the inspiratiion is not there anymore. sigh. Well, one day maybe he'll be back to it! I've been picking up a part or two now and then, when I manage to get a little money (extra). Got a new battery, new headlights, back-up lights, front directionals, (although I'm not thrilled with these). I've got to get serious about getting the engine going now. I talked with a guy the other day who suggested that maybe my cylinders got washed down with excess gasoline from my previous efforts, said to dump oil in cylinders to tighten her up. With the new battery, I might just get her started, I hope!

Most of us older guys understand how you feel regarding getting the enthusiasm to get moving on our projects Perley. There are days I have the time and know I should be doing something on mine, but watching the Sopranos is a lot more appealing at times. You have come so far on your Essex and are so close it would be a shame to not get it going.

I don't think you will have any issues with cylinder washing. Motors are pretty forgiving and it takes a lot to cause any serious, long term problems. Maybe the best thing is for you to make up a chart of "things to do" and try to wipe out one or two small items every day or so. Makes it easier to see the forest for the trees. Building a car is made up of doing a million small tasks and if we just look at the enormity of the job it seems overwhelming, but if we break it down into little things it becomes easier to accomplish.

We all want to see your car running around and now you have those license plates, so get to it.

Don

Hey Perley,how are you today?? As Don says,we are with you on this build and we are all looking forward to seeing the sky lightup when you go for that first cruise from the smile on your face. So keep at it mate and I also know what it is like stretching those $ notes and I hope and pray your grandson comes around again to help you with the family build.

Well folks, last evening I finally started again on the Essex! Hooray
Just minor things but started anyways! I worked on the front brake lines, trying to get tubing to fit where it needs to be. Got to get more tubing pieces tomorrow. And mocked up the battery location, on the firewall just over the starter. Got pattern marked out on some scrap metal. Next is to cut it out and try bending it. AND...got the inside uncluttered from all the stuff I've laid on the floorboard since last November So........at it again finally. Pictures to follow later. Perley