We're in house renovation mode here as well. I started this car resto in 2014, and hit all kinds of issues that I wanted to get right this time. Had to strip the donor Zephyr down to scrap, for the new driver's side front, learn to MIG Weld, research my options for the rear axle, install new subframes. I wanted the DANA 44 with posi-trac, new suspension all around, a swap to a 4-speed, tilt wheel, missing parts, new tires, etc.
And today and tomorrow, I'll finally install the glass, motors and locks. AMEN!
It was raining this morning, so last night, in front of my wife's quizzical looks of disbelief, I brought down all the windows, the rear seat parts, and she sat there dumfounded. All from the upstairs that's supposed to be done this summer. I wanted the rain to soak off the muck off the bottom of the windows, and the seats inside the plastic 'garage' for a quick install, without getting wet.
Today's the day. There's only the door panels and interior trim up there now. July 1st is my outer marker. I'm hoping for early next week, to crank her up.
The Yuk part is working inside each door getting those rails back in and the power toys. But so goes the hobby. Probably need a small transfusion afterward or a zillion bandaids.
Worth the pain, to get that look off my wife's face.
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