Tucker #1035 Update

[Tucker Fan 48]

From what I've been told funding for a full blown 100 point restoration would be hard to come by. They have 27 cars that all need some attention. The good thing is that many of the other cars are in amazing condition and a good wash and wax job did wonders. The Tucker was not restored when Mr. Lee was alive and was rough then so its not any better now. They have a excellent crew of people that are evaluating all the cars and they are well skilled in restoration. The goal for the car is to have it as the star of their Museum. The car will really never be driven or taken to car shows. This is a City owned project and the City owns #1035. Given that information there is no need for a full 100% restoration. It would be nice but how many of these cars do we see on display here where we never see the engine compartment or trunk anyway? I think it will come down to their deciding if spending an extra $200,000 to restore it mechanically when it will never be driven makes any sense. A partial restoration causes no harm as it is already hacked up underneath. A full restoration could always be done at some point in the future. They can do paint, chrome, an interior, and restore the dash board now and the car will look great. At least its not rusting away anymore.

[WQ59B]

I've read that they envision it being the centerpiece, but when things settle down and funds start getting allocated- I wonder --given #1010's recent auction price-- if the question of what an auctioned #1035's money would do for the restoration of other cars will be considered? I realize it's far from factory spec, and the location has to be a factor, also (no doubt the best market is in the U.S.), but it still has crazy potential.
Sometimes when hard numbers are put on paper, plans change.

[Tuckerfan1053]

From what I've been told funding for a full blown 100 point restoration would be hard to come by. They have 27 cars that all need some attention. The good thing is that many of the other cars are in amazing condition and a good wash and wax job did wonders. The Tucker was not restored when Mr. Lee was alive and was rough then so its not any better now. They have a excellent crew of people that are evaluating all the cars and they are well skilled in restoration. The goal for the car is to have it as the star of their Museum. The car will really never be driven or taken to car shows. This is a City owned project and the City owns #1035. Given that information there is no need for a full 100% restoration. It would be nice but how many of these cars do we see on display here where we never see the engine compartment or trunk anyway? I think it will come down to their deciding if spending an extra $200,000 to restore it mechanically when it will never be driven makes any sense. A partial restoration causes no harm as it is already hacked up underneath. A full restoration could always be done at some point in the future. They can do paint, chrome, an interior, and restore the dash board now and the car will look great. At least its not rusting away anymore.

Hey, man! I'm a machinist, and I'll work for cheap to help them restore the car! I bet Ricardo would say the same, since it'd help him with building his! Come on, man! Somebody hook me up!

[Prototype]

I'm with you! If you can round up a few others, I would go down there too! It could be fun as well. I bet Ricardo would jump at the chance to go. Hmm, how long do think they would put up with us Gringo's?

[Tucker Fan 48]

I've read that they envision it being the centerpiece, but when things settle down and funds start getting allocated- I wonder --given #1010's recent auction price-- if the question of what an auctioned #1035's money would do for the restoration of other cars will be considered? I realize it's far from factory spec, and the location has to be a factor, also (no doubt the best market is in the U.S.), but it still has crazy potential.
Sometimes when hard numbers are put on paper, plans change.

Anything can happen but right now the plan is for the Tucker to be the star and help draw people in to a Car Museum in a small city. There are only 27 cars left and while they are all pretty cool I don't see people driving a couple hours to see a 52 Cadillac. If they sell off the draw car, it'll make it tough to make a go of the Museum. Also, the cars are now owned by the Government and were deeded to them. In as many communications I've had with people there I don't see them letting it out of the country. It's actually a pretty big deal to them to have a Tucker.

The team they have put together to handle the restoration is pretty top notch. I think they'll be more than capable of doing a first rate job on the car.

[Tuckerfan1053]

The team they have put together to handle the restoration is pretty top notch. I think they'll be more than capable of doing a first rate job on the car.

Yeah, but I've got experience in restoring a Tucker, and Ricardo's hammering out one the hard way! How many of the Brazilian folks can say that? (Come on, man, throw me a bone here. Its cold and snowy, with all the women bundled up like Nanook of the North, and Brazil's nice and warm, with beaches where women go topless! )

[Tucker Fan 48]

The team they have put together to handle the restoration is pretty top notch. I think they'll be more than capable of doing a first rate job on the car.

Yeah, but I've got experience in restoring a Tucker, and Ricardo's hammering out one the hard way! How many of the Brazilian folks can say that? (Come on, man, throw me a bone here. Its cold and snowy, with all the women bundled up like Nanook of the North, and Brazil's nice and warm, with beaches where women go topless! )

I don't think there are any beaches in Caçapava.

[Tuckerfan1053]

Anybody ever tell you, you're a total buzzkill?

[Tucker Fan 48]

Nice article in Hennings today about #1035 by Daniel Strohl.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011 ... storation/

[MD]

The latest video from Brazil showing the entire collection in it's new home...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioY3nxn0hPQ

[Tucker Fan 48]

Great video. I agree with what he says about their Tucker

Parabéns e boa sorte com a restauração do Tucker # 1035

Ele aparece por volta das 12:30 e novamente às 20:20 para o vídeo, mas vale a pena
vendo a coisa toda. Os carros estão em muito boa forma, considerando que eles passaram.
Os vândalos realmente tenho um monte de peças fora deles. Olhando o Rolls Royce que está
no vídeo um pouco antes do Tucker faz o restauração em # 1035 em relação ao que o
Rolls-Royce vai precisar. Foi um super raro Rolls do que ele disse sobre isso.

[MD]

A few fresh photos of #1035 sent by Marcelo Bellato who is the caretaker of the collection, followed by his list of all the cars rescued. They are looking for donations and sponsorships to restore all the cars...







-Cadillac Coupe branco 1950
-cadillac sedan verde 1954
-cadillac coupe azul 1952
-cadillac eldorado preto 1956
-Cadillac sedan preto 1954
-cadillac coupe preto 1947
-cadillac sedan preto 1941
Cadillac 1929 azul ,

-buick eight sedan 1938 preto
-Buick raodmaster 1941 branco
-Buick 1918

-Studbacker Commander verde 1938
-studbacker presidente preto 1957

-Pachard azul 1940
-Pachard amarelo com banco da sogra e Landau 1931
- pachard limosine cinza 1928
-pachard conversivel cinza 1927
-Pachard conversível Bourdox 1939

-Alfa Romeu com carroceria castagna 1923
-Alfa romeu P3 monoposto de corrida 1932

-Fiat 1100 1946
-Fiat 2.800 Touring Superleggera de aluminio 1949

-Delage D6 70 1938
-Chassis delage D6 75 1937

- Chassis e carroceria do Cord 1937 verde

- Grahan hollywood 1941 azul

-Maverick amarelo 1973

-Vauxhall 1952 verde

-Tucker 1948

-Chassis de rolls royce 1924

-Trator MAN 1956

-Pontiac sedan preto 1939

-Hupmobile sedan azul 1938

-Ford sedan preto 1938

-Chevrolet 1 Sedan preto 1937

-Sinca Chambord branco 1964

-Kaiser Henry Jr 1952 verde

-Talbot Bourdox 1924

-Singer 1950 turquesa

-Chevrolet flettline 1950 azul


- bomba de gasolina de 1920 Texaco

- Gazogeneo 1942

- motor de avião de 9 cilindros radial 1918

-motor V12 do lincoln

- motor de Delage D6 75

-motor de 1902 charcht..


Martyn

[Tucker Fan 48]

They should send it to Martyn to be restored. I'll toss in the first 10 bucks to sponsor that!