Sorting is complete! I am certain that Carey is relieved.
Carey went on a final test drive, and discovered another fun item in need of correction: the fuel gauge! As it turns out, 1/2 tank on the gauge equates to “no fuel” in reality. The good news? I got a free picture of out of it while he waited for 5 gallons of fuel from Randy Beck (and oh yeah — Carey fixed the sending unit!). The car is at the paint shop today for some touch ups, and is then ready for delivery (I think!).
I also got in touch with the owner of Pacto in Costa Rica — a nice man named Danilo Cruz. He makes vintage 50s style racing helmets. As ridiculous as they may look, I’ll need it when driving this car with a single plexi windshield and the high seating position (Stewart Little, remember?). One rock to the head and I’ll end up in my own ER.
Danilo was kind enough to match the helmet (see stock photo below) to my car. I sent him a spray out card of French blue that Carey sent me 3 years ago — he matched it with the Glasurit representative there (this photo is of his stock blue and is not the one that is matched to my car). I also got a full face visor; I already have some Chapal goggles.
