Christmas has come and is almost gone. Since yesterday was a quiet day I decided that I could do some work on the car, and got to it, ohhh not too early. I started with installing as many rubber grommets as I knew where they went , a quick look at pictures told me where the rest went. Next came the main wiring harness a bit of a challenge but not too bad. The last thing was to install some of the fresh air ducting and heat shielding. This was a very pleasant day and and I got some important things done

Ready to come home

Yesterday Jason and Shaun finished painting the chassis, just a few touch ups to complete the job. Hopefully today the chassis will make it home six months after the project was started I can hardly wait to start reassembling the car. Here are some pictures of the painted chassis

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Last summer when I started this project I thought just a quick trip to the media blaster then on to the paint shop. A little rust repair into primer then paint and home for assembly to a rolling chassis. HA! Was I ever dumb. As it turns out the way the car is built this is not an option. Now that paint is going on I am a happy camper with a much lighter wallet but ultimately I am far further ahead than had I done it the other way. I can thank Roy Moore and Jason Stoch for guiding me in a proper manner, thanks for the support and guidance I really appreciate the efforts of both of you.

Any way this is a picture of the beginning, lots of rust etc.

After a lot of work and skill the result is the following, with a good paint and of lot effort look what can happen


Yes that really is the original colour from the hidden parts of the chassis, and yes I am painting it that colour for real, with old english white coves. I think it will be very striking and unusual.

Latest update

The last week has been exciting. Jason and Shaun have been busy blocking and sanding the body. I have picked a colour and it is the original Florida Green, very bright but with Old English White coves it will be stunning. The fenders doors and cowls have to come off the chassis for painting , this should happen this week and the chassis and underside of the fenders and cowls will be painted this week also hopefully.


Once it is painted I will bring it home and start reassembling it, this will be challenging and rewarding at the same time. I have most of the front end ready to install and just a few things left to clean and powder coat. As soon as it is painted I will have more photos.