Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/8/3 19:52:09

With Vaughn's and Nelson's help, the Duchess has doors and a wired dashboard.

Almost everything works, though a complete electrical step-by-step needs to be conducted. I'm not sure who sells "original" spark plug wiresets, the black ones with a crackle exterior, but that was the problem.

Rick at Canyon Auto tuned the engine. She was lubed and fluids checked. Oil is synthetic now and same for gear oil.

The crew at Beaverton Auto Upholstery finished up the top, a beautiful job. The trunk is mostly done. The rear carpet was made and is ready for pick up from SMS Fabrics in Canby.

The car was towed one last time back home because I had no stop lights or mirrors.

Saturday morning I spent all day as Les Schwab Tires fussed over her, mounted the new tires and tubes and set the toe-in.

Sunday afternoon I drove to son John's in Salem and back.