I've been doing all kinds of little jobs, such as replacing the rad hoses
and starting to wire for turn signals. The big project has been
upholstery. My seats and doors have two contrasting fabrics. One is
in good shape, the other is rotten. Luckily the rotten parts are all
rectangular panels, so using some great cloth I found 8 yards of
for $10, I've been replacing those.
Now here's a gas - I've been taking the bus over to the Latin Cruisers
Car Club's Monday night cruises. My car is usually the oldest and rattiest
one there. But one night, when they were giving out the trophies for
the cars, Gus got one! The other winner was a 1963 Rambler in original
worn condition. Maybe it was pity night, or maybe these guys with thier
home customized slammed 1953 Chevies with flamethrowers appreciate
our cars and want to spread the trophies around. So anyway, Gus has
a trophy.
Also the
Long Island Region of the Plymouth Owners Club, was formed, and I drove 70 miles out there to be part
of the first meeting. A good bunch.
Asked Tom to check out the front end, its all pretty good. We'll
put tie rod ends, a few new bushing, new shocks and hopefully
a new exhaust system on it before leaving for the longest trip
yet, the Plymouth Nationals in Newark DE in Spetember.
