Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/2/18 13:09:01
REASSEMBLY IS A PLEASURE. It is so much fun to reassemble parts of the car where everything has been renewed, replacement fasteners and worn items at hand that have been waiting on the shelf threads repaired, rechromed pieces, freshly painted.
STEERING WHEEL COMPLETED. The new plastic didn't fit the same way as the old. I had to remove the retainers and file the slots to make it fit, but it looks great. I used a pair of shoe gels for the large spacer. The horn ring feel fab, but my horn needs to be repaired.
RIGHT SIDE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP. A total pleasure. Everything clean. All the right screws and bolts.
I'll be away for a week, so remaining items before going to the paint shop will have to wait. But still shooting for June 15 completion.
The engine starting is still a problem. I will definitely need some help with it.
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STEERING WHEEL COMPLETED. The new plastic didn't fit the same way as the old. I had to remove the retainers and file the slots to make it fit, but it looks great. I used a pair of shoe gels for the large spacer. The horn ring feel fab, but my horn needs to be repaired.
RIGHT SIDE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP. A total pleasure. Everything clean. All the right screws and bolts.
I'll be away for a week, so remaining items before going to the paint shop will have to wait. But still shooting for June 15 completion.
The engine starting is still a problem. I will definitely need some help with it.
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