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\"Collector<\/a>

Here are two photos of Dave Hague\u2019s beautiful 1953 Chevy Bel Air both from the front and the rear. It is a beautiful work of art and has just been re-chromed. (Hague collection photos)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Collector<\/a>Q: Hi Greg, I just read your column \u201cThe Cars of my Early Childhood\u201d in my local paper and it brought back many fond memories.\u00a0Like you, I was drawn to cars at an early age when my dad and his two brothers operated an automotive upholstery shop in my hometown of Fall River, Mass.<\/p>\n

They did all kinds of work on cars from landau tops (remember them?) to convertible tops, seats, carpets, armrests and trunk pads.\u00a0My cousins and brothers worked there at various times as well so it was sort of a family affair.\u00a0When my mom and I would stop by towards the end of the workday (usually on Fridays) to pick Dad up after work, I would wander through the shop and the parking lot and sit in many of the cars while Mom visited with my aunts who worked in the office.<\/p>\n

Over the years I have sat behind the wheel of many classic cars from Ford Model A\u2019s and T\u2019s to Corvettes and T-birds and various models of Fords and Chevys of the 1950\u2019s and 1960\u2019s.\u00a0I was even given a ride once in a Rolls Royce owned by one of the local car dealers that frequented the shop.\u00a0It\u2019s therefore no surprise that I have a passion for cars from that era.<\/p>\n

The shop only recently closed following the passing of my last uncle.\u00a0But before he died, he helped me with my restoration of a 1953 Chevy Bel Air Sedan.\u00a0Nowadays, many car interiors can be purchased as a kit but the headliner is a very tricky installation. So, my Uncle at the age of 80 years, helped with that part of the restoration and there is not one wrinkle!\u00a0\u00a0It looks great and the project is nearing completion, only needing some minor bodywork and a paintjob to return it to the original colors.\u00a0I have attached a few photos showing the current state of the project.<\/p>\n

While the car is not one of the more favorite Chevy\u2019s of the 1950\u2019s (like the 55\u2019s through the 57\u2019s), it is a head-turner.\u00a0Each time I take it out for a ride, people usually wave, give me the thumbs-up or simply beep their horns in appreciation for the classic looks of the car.\u00a0If I stop for gas, total strangers sometimes approach me usually saying that they either learned to drive in this model or their grandfather or father once had one long ago and it brings back many pleasant memories.\u00a0\u00a0Due to the amount of chrome (which has been professionally restored) on the car, I have named it \u201cthe Granddaddy of Bling\u201d.<\/p>\n

Thanks again for your articles, I look forward to them each week!\u00a0I hope you enjoy the photos of the car. Best Wishes, Dave Hague, Mass.<\/p>\n

A: Dave, thanks for your kind words and the outstanding photos of your 1953 Chevy BelAir. It is a beauty from front to rear. Your upbringing and close family ties sure made for a great way to learn about and love cars. To this day, there was never a decade that featured more cars and trucks by so many manufacturers as the 1950s, and I\u2019m happy you shared with my readers your early life experiences. Continued success to you and yours.<\/p>\n

(Greg Zyla is a syndicated auto columnist who welcomes reader interaction on collector cars, auto nostalgia and old-time motorsports at 303 Roosevelt St., Sayre, Pa. 18840 or email at greg@gregzyla.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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