Can this be restored? LOL

[Slider-Bob]

OK...I bought this Coke Glasco GBV-50 for parts.

Let me know if you think Rick can turn it into a Coke Ideal 55, or if you need parts.

So far, Pat's in the running for a freebie shell once I strip all the parts.  I'm thinking he may turn it down tho.

Compressor is seized by the way...maybe cause it was buried in mud for 30 years?

[tkaz]

Just make sure you check your local swap meet for a box of replacement Glasco bottoms!

[Slider-Bob]

See?   Not terrible...

[Slider-Bob]

You think it's leaning because the base is collapsing...Oh contrare!

It's really cause my driveway has a bad slope

[Slider-Bob]

The wheels in the first photo ensure it slides effortlessly!

[Creighton]

That should just buff out and some WD-40 on the engine and you have a $5,000 machine :-)
Creighton

[collecture]

I think Rod at F-T did make a replacement bottom skirt? I seem to recall a thread about it??

[Slapshot42]

Sounds like there may be hope after all!!

[jholmgren]

Geez Bob - all that needs is a little fiberglass patching, bondo and some rustolium.   

That's what the PO of my Spitfire did to replace the rotted rocker panels and that worked out just fine for me. 

[Funtronics]

I do have the new bases that screw on, and are powder coated black.

[Ltransam]

Rod ,

Are they the Same For the Bottom Of the Ideals ?? 55 s As I have an Orange Chrush 55 that i may Want To replace it on

[johnieG]

It can be saved, all it takes is a little TLC  ( Tons of Lovely Cash)