First, I owe you an apology for not updating my pages for ages. I have not been resting on my laurels, but most of what I've done, don't lend itself for nice pictures. So I thought better skip all blaablaa until there's something to shoot really. But as you see, even I couldn't wait any longer. OK, I confess, I did waste some time swapping Vortec heads etc. on my Cobra, too...
| I have overhauled all the
peripherals
around the engine: Starter Motor (new bushings), Fuel/Vac Pump (all
internals
new), Water Pump (all internals new), and the distributor (Pertronix
Ignitor
inside, new cap & rotor). I went thru the steering components as
well,
fixed those jammed front shocks, etc. I've also continued with
rust
repairs, finished penel beating on fender skirts and front fenders. Got
started with doors and rocker panels. I have done so many things during
the spring I can't remember.
As for the pics, I wanted to
show you this
item I got from eBay. It's a piece of a N.O.S Gorvin Seat Cover Set.
According
to the label on the box, they fit 1942-48 Buick 76-S and Cadillac
62-series
fastbacks, and Olds 96 & 98 Custom Cruiser. An American would
say they look "challenging" (rather than ugly), and while these will
not
make it a #1 show car, just try to beat these in style. At first I
thought
I will wear these while the kids are on board, to protect the real
upholstery,
but it may turn out just the opposite ;-)
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| Another eBay item is an old Santay adjustable split sunvisor. I trial fitted a Fulton visor first, but thought it was too wide. This one I like. It is actually made of deep green translucent plastic with stainless trim. The seller was even kind enough to send new acorn nuts afterwards! Sorry I can't find pics of it, and now it's in pieces. |