Restoration Progress
This section outlines my restoration plan, and the progress I've gotten so
far on doing the restoration.
Initial Delivery - May 30, 2002
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Cleaned out a space for the car in my Garage.
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Had the car delivered on May 30. See the pictures in the Photo area.
Prevention of further deterioration: June 2002
- Put the car up on stands to remove pressure on the suspension.
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Place camphor balls around the vehicle to discourage mice from getting
in.
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Covered all openings with plastic bags to discourage rodents from building
nests.
Research and Documentation: June 2002 - present
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Built this web site.
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Found other web sites related to automobile restoration, and Essex
automobiles.
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Obtained Mechanical
specifications for my car from the Hudson Reference Sheet no. 34
(January 1929) provided by Alex Burr.
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Purchased original Essex Instruction Manuals from eBay for 1928 series 1,
and 1929 series 2 Essex. Still looking for a manual for the 1929 Series 1.
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Started documenting missing parts.
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Started developing local contacts with automotive restorers, and people
with expertise in antique autos.
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