UK Based Kaiser Manhattan 1952

[Mike Fenty]

Dear Forum, I am a UK based classic car fan, and I recently purchased a beautiful 1952 Kaiser Manhattan in need or restoration. I have no experience of American cars before, but the opportunity to purchase this one was too good to miss.

My car still bears the US registration plate of 515 YUR, and it seems it spent most of it's life in Nevada, before being exported to UK by an active serviceman. It is structurally sound but needs paint, interior and TLC.

I am starting to research the car and Kaiser history, and my aim is to restore the car as authentically as possible, but I want to end up with a street car that I can use every weekend - and not just a show car.

I am searching for International, European or UK based Kaiser fans that can share their experience of restoration with me, and help me source some of the parts I will need. Regards Mike - new proud owner of a car marginally older than me.       

[joefrazer]

Congratulations on your purchase! 1952 was the first year the Manhattan name appeared on a Kaiser, the name having been previously used on the Frazer, which discontinued production after the 1951 model year.

You will want to join the Kaiser Frazer Owners Club. Our monthly bulletin, which you can receive electronically via email, is an excellent source for parts and other information about your car.

Here's a link to the page - http://www.kfclub.com/membershipinfo.php

[mbflemingkf]

Mike, congrats on the car...that certainly is an attactive model!  The club as our President mentions is great.  I've been a member for 31 years and have previously owned a 53 Kaiser Manhattan 4 dr and a 55 Kaiser Manhattan 2 door (production 44).  I currently own a 54 Manhattan 4 door, Signal Green Metallic over Jade Tint.

I also sell KF Parts & Literature as a hobby and have an internet web site.  If I can help, please let me know.

Again, congrats on the new car!!!

Mike

www.tarheelkf.com

[BigDave LM6174]

Congrats on the car, and welcome to this forum.  You have found the right forum.  Alot of answers can be found on this forum.  You will hear it constantly to join the Club.  The handbook and information you will receive from the club as a member is priceless.  Read through the topics in the forum and you will learn lots about these great cars.  WELCOME

[Aeroman]

Mike - join the club officially - there are several active members in England, Europe and Scandinavia. I am sure they would want to meet you and have you join in any fun that they plan.

[Mike Fenty]

Thanks to all for the kind responses, after reading your messages and looking at the Forum, I do not feel quite so isolated now. 

I will certainly join the owners club in about 3 weeks when I return home to UK (I am working overseas) and I look forward to corresponding with you are learning from your postings. 

Regards Mike 

[BigDave LM6174]

If UK is overseas for us in USA, what is considered overseas in the UK?

[Mike Fenty]

Sorry for my overseas remark.

I am working in North Africa, but should be back in cold old England in early September. 

Mike   

[BigDave LM6174]

Just curious where overseas was/is.  Lol