Owner: David Leach
Where do you live?
Mill City, OR
Vehicle: 1947 Fleetline Aerosedan
How long have you owned this vehicle?
15 Years
Where did you get this vehicle? Vancouver, WA
What is the story behind the vehicle? Previous owner had it 15 years and never had time to fix it.
What condition was it in when you got it? Original, but bad brakes, steering, wiring, etc.
What kind of work have you done to this vehicle? Frame off restoration, repaint to original color, inline 250CID engine, power steering, power disc brakes.
What was the hardest part to find? Power steering
What other vehicles do you own? ? 1957 Bel Air Station Wagon
Do you have any other projects that you are currently working on or planning to start soon? Bel Air in progress
Do you have any advice for people thinking about starting a restoration? Ask yourself how are you going to drive it?
Are there any interesting stories that you can share with us about your experiences with this vehicle? This was my first restoration. I started at 61 years old and learned some things I may never use again. But it was fun!
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