With the decision to not do anymore full builds I settled a somewhat easier project # 61 a CMC flared fender aka "Californian" from Iowa that is 80% done and was bought right ! Built by the PO some 17 years ago with a complete refurbished chassis 1641 cc engine and reman IRS trans. The PO threw in the towel when he tried to initially drive it and it wouldn't go into gear then life got in the way and sat for 17 years in a heated home shop. I bought it a month ago... when it got here it was better than the photos depicted it. It sat for a month until I finished the Allison Daytona dune buggy ( scheduled for BaT in a few weeks.) Started on the CMC a few days ago checking this out everything is as new but again 17 years old. The PO's trans issue is a simple shift rod bushing. Most of the electrical is done but I'll replace the glass old style fuse block with an updated type and straighten out the wiring .
The top of the forward inner door jambs had elongated holes bored out because the windshield posts were set incorrectly.... I fixed that issue today. Next will be the miserable process of a cut and buff on the black Gel Coat. Need to pull and reseal the motor, redo the engine bay, replace the CV axles as the boots are dry rotted. Replace the windshield assembly, top and side curtains will need installed along with the full tonneau cover and update a number of items. Bought a set of three chrome gauge rings for the 914 Gauges from a eBay seller in Poland, a month later they arrived here for $38 incl shipping vs $145 elsewhere........ More to come ~
