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MarineCombatEngineer

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32. Oh yeah!!!

Reply to NBachers (Reply #22)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 04:41 PM

Jun 1

We know what we're getting into, the whole electrical system and wiring will have to be replaced, the whole fuel system also, the suspension and so on and so forth.

We have a budget of $75,000 to bring this classic back to life with all the modern upgrades.

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Been off line for about 2 weeks now, getting ready for the big event, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer May 29 OP

We will need pictures of the restoration process... Enter stage left May 29 #1

GMTA niyad May 29 #3

Yes! We're gonna wanna see! Bobstandard May 29 #19

Sounds like a lovely present to start this next chapter. We will, niyad May 29 #2

That's awesome 👍😎 MustLoveBeagles May 29 #4

Congratulations! 2naSalit May 29 #5

Excellent SuzyandPuffpuff May 29 #6

Oh, we'll make it forever given the age of the both of us and the love we have for each other. nt MarineCombatEngineer May 29 #7

OMG... ultralite001 May 29 #8

Too cool! BeneteauBum May 29 #9

It's so cool that you both have the same hobby FakeNoose May 29 #10

It truly is, MarineCombatEngineer May 29 #11

How cool Joinfortmill May 29 #12

pic nomad 1955 msongs May 29 #13

Yes!! MarineCombatEngineer May 29 #15

Those 15 X 8 rally wheels with the 1967 small caps KS Toronado May 30 #30

Fantastic! Bumbles May 29 #14

Awesome MCE popsdenver May 29 #16

We are planning to post pics of the ongoing restoration. nt MarineCombatEngineer May 29 #18

Have you given any thought to the possibility of making money while doing your project? littlemissmartypants May 29 #17

I sold my 57 Bel-Air a couple years ago Omaha Steve May 29 #20

Love old wagons. Bristlecone May 29 #21

My brother got a great deal on a drivable, many years stored '57 Nomad a few years back. NBachers May 29 #22

Oh yeah!!! MarineCombatEngineer Jun 1 #32

A realistic budget NBachers Jun 1 #35

Those who know, understand. marble falls May 29 #23

Congrats orangecrush May 29 #24

Good to have you back! Aristus May 29 #25

That's an amazing project to do together. hamsterjill May 29 #26

Can't wait to see pictures! COL Mustard May 29 #27

Perfect combination for the Nomad. Permanut May 29 #28

We are going to take the car to a professional shop to have all that done, MarineCombatEngineer Jun 1 #33

Thanks for the detail, I'm sticking my nose in your project.. Permanut Jun 1 #36

I enlisted in the Corps in '64, MarineCombatEngineer Jun 1 #37

Same era, but I was on a tin can with no jarheads aboard.. Permanut Jun 1 #38

Understood!! MarineCombatEngineer Jun 1 #39

Wedding pics donkeyoaty May 30 #29

Congrats! kentuck May 30 #31

No, retired as a MGySgt after 35 years. nt MarineCombatEngineer Jun 1 #34