Hello everyone...
After having owned a few classic cars I have jumped in the deep end and purchased a 1963 Landau.
It needs a LOT of work, so after using the search function on many topics, I will certainly be coming to many of you for advice and recommendations.
I look forward to getting to know many of you. I live I Northern VA if anyone is around and can meet up for a cup of coffee or a beer. Either works. In any case, this is a very cool ride and I look forward to bringing it back to life.
Best,
MB
New to ownership...1963 Landau
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New to ownership...1963 Landau
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. -Ronald Reagan
Re: New to ownership...1963 Landau
Welcome!! What are your aspirations for the car?
1963 HT, Corinthian White / Pearl Beige
1966 Convertible, Sauterne Gold / Parchment leather/Ivy Gold (428 A/C)
1967 Tudor Landau, Raven Black / Black (428)
1970 Five Window Landau Brougham, Ginger Met. Poly / Ginger Hopsack
1966 Convertible, Sauterne Gold / Parchment leather/Ivy Gold (428 A/C)
1967 Tudor Landau, Raven Black / Black (428)
1970 Five Window Landau Brougham, Ginger Met. Poly / Ginger Hopsack
Re: New to ownership...1963 Landau
Welcome and congratulations on your purchase. I hope you have many happy miles in your car.
Karl.
Karl.
1963 Thunderbird Hardtop
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Re: New to ownership...1963 Landau
Stove, I think to get it mechanically sound and then start working on the appearance. A part of me wants to repaint it because it needs it badly, but part of me just wants to leave it alone and just drive it. I am an OEM guy so don't want to modify it, I just want to get it back to a solid fun weekend driver and then dress her up a little where I can. I like to do things like get the clock working, refinish the steering wheel and the like.
And from down under -- Karl, thanks - me too. I see you post a lot on here so look forward to reaping some knowlegde from you.
MB
And from down under -- Karl, thanks - me too. I see you post a lot on here so look forward to reaping some knowlegde from you.
MB
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. -Ronald Reagan
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Re: New to ownership...1963 Landau
I am just a few hours south of you in central VA. I also have a 63 Landau and a box of spare parts in case you are missing a piece of chrome or something. Let me know, glad to help.
Re: New to ownership...1963 Landau
Congrats on your classic bird.
1956 Thunderbird Sage Green
1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
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1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
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Re: New to ownership...1963 Landau
Congrats and welcome. After restoring classic VW's for 20 years I purchased a 63 Monaco Ltd. 1.5 years hence and it has been fun, frustrating and at times, expensive, but I do not think that there is on person on here who would change a thing.
This forum has saved my tail-end more that a few times, enjoy.
This forum has saved my tail-end more that a few times, enjoy.
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Re: New to ownership...1963 Landau
Thanks to all of you guys for the welcome aboard.
kmthrockmorton I will touch base with you soon. I may need a few of those parts LOL. Either way I want to see what they (these cars) are supposed to look like.
Regards,
MB
kmthrockmorton I will touch base with you soon. I may need a few of those parts LOL. Either way I want to see what they (these cars) are supposed to look like.
Regards,
MB
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. -Ronald Reagan