NELS (NorthEast Lark Shine)

[Bob Andrews]

Dick Steinkamp's Lark Shine lives on (Northeast style)

This week is the Syracuse Nationals, which is one of my most-anticipated events every year; covers the entire State Fairgrounds with 7000-plus cars, vendors of all kinds, etc. This year my ride is my semi-daily driver, the 60 Lark, previously nicknamed ol' Chalky Today I decided to try a quickie version of Dick's Lark Shine (tm). Didn't want to take the buffer to the tired, thin paint; so I grabbed some Carnauba polish/wax and a $9 orbital polisher from Wal Mart, gave 'er a bath and dry, and went after it. So here's the results of the NELS:



Here's a "before" shot:



Not perfect, but a lot better! Just need to do the chrome and whitewalls and put the rear covers back on. Just thought some might like to see that a version of the Lark Shine (tm) exists on the Right Coast too Only problem is, 'ol' Chalky' isn't an accurate name anymore<G>

BTW, that's my home garage. Here are the current stablemates (weak cell phone pix):


It's good to get back into my home garage again. Little by little...

[BobPalma]

'Lookin' good, Bob. That sure is a cute car. BP

[rockne10]

What I would love to drive every day there isn't salt on the roads.

[DEEPNHOCK]

'Almost' looks like a factory pic!

[Bob Andrews]

'Almost' looks like a factory pic!

That's saved from the CL ad where I found it, near Boston, last year. SDC member Charles Schneider had it, and though I had decided I wasn't crazy about Oasis Green, this silly little thing just spoke to me. Charles turned out to be a great guy, and before I knew it I was on my way with the trusty old tow dolly With a little tinkering and new exhaust it's smooth as silk, and I am inexplicably quite taken with it just as is, with the flattie and 3 on the tree. Haven't yet tried to get the O/D working, but haven't really needed it where I drive it. Eventually...

One funny thing: The consensus among females seems to be unanimous, whether it's the nieces or Linda's softball or volleyball teammates: They all say it's cute and just fawn over it, yet would never go on a date witha guy that would drive it. Luckily, I've already got my sweetie... so the other girls just love me for my oddball and eccentric taste

[candbstudebakers]

Bob from the 2 pictures it looks like you buffed it from one color to another.

[silverhawk]

That's saved from the CL ad where I found it, near Boston, last year. SDC member Charles Schneider had it, and though I had decided I wasn't crazy about Oasis Green, this silly little thing just spoke to me. Charles turned out to be a great guy, and before I knew it I was on my way with the trusty old tow dolly With a little tinkering and new exhaust it's smooth as silk, and I am inexplicably quite taken with it just as is, with the flattie and 3 on the tree. Haven't yet tried to get the O/D working, but haven't really needed it where I drive it. Eventually...

One funny thing: The consensus among females seems to be unanimous, whether it's the nieces or Linda's softball or volleyball teammates: They all say it's cute and just fawn over it, yet would never go on a date witha guy that would drive it. Luckily, I've already got my sweetie... so the other girls just love me for my oddball and eccentric taste

Guess I struck it lucky then, my girlfriends parents even like my Lark

[Bob Andrews]

Bob from the 2 pictures it looks like you buffed it from one color to another.

Does look like it, doesn't it? The 'before' picture was taken with a camera outdoors, the 'after' with a phone in the garage nder flourescent lights. I'll take some better pix this weekend.

[Bill Pressler]

Does look like it, doesn't it? The 'before' picture was taken with a camera outdoors, the 'after' with a phone in the garage nder flourescent lights. I'll take some better pix this weekend.

Looks great, Bob!

[Bob Andrews]

Thanks. She'll be sporting a For Sale sign just in case, but likely won't draw any interest. I could use a few less cars and a few more dollars, but I will have no problem bringin' her home

[jclary]

Thanks. She'll be sporting a For Sale sign just in case, but likely won't draw any interest. I could use a few less cars and a few more dollars, but I will have no problem bringin' her home

That's a dangerous statement! Better have some contingency plans for a ride home, or you may have to use your profit for taxi fare!

[raprice]

Yes, that's a cute car. I love my '59 Lark hardtop, but the 4-doors were a little better proportioned. There's something about the Lark that attracts the ladies. I constantly get terrific comments from women who look at my car. Maybe it's my magnetic charm (ahem).
Rog

[1954khardtop]

Bob,
I'll be there Friday if you need a ride home!

[FlatheadGeo]

Really nice car, Bob!!!

[4961Studebaker]

Not too shabby.