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New Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Name: Todd Russo Location: New Hartford, CT, USA

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Punching the finishing punch list


With the car now drivable and all major systems working properly, I can concentrate on getting the final bits and pieces all buttoned up for DMV inspection.

Here is the list:
 

The tires arrived a couple weeks ago. I decided on Nankangs because first, they are one of the only companies that makes the correct size; and second, because the reviews have been good about them.
 

I also ordered trim fasteners (part no. BSF078P) from Bresco in the UK. This car requires 42 fasteners. Howard was awesome to deal with!!
 

As for actual work on the car…the bumper bolts were finally switched out to the correct smaller ones that I got from Aaron in Oregon a couple months ago. They just look “right” now.
 

But, there is one hole that does not align on the right (passenger) front corner. That is for another day.
 

Her sun visors (sunscreens) were installed. I decided to put in the original black ones that I had rather than the ones I got from Aaron just because they were the ones that came with the car.
 

And, to make Old Biddy an official car again, her “Commission No.” plate was riveted in place! I had to look at the photos from nine years ago to make sure which way up was correct.
 

The dashboard screws were all attached as well. No picture to prove it though. The next task is getting the wheels blasted and powder coated and the tires installed. Then hopefully the body can get color sanded so all the trim can be applied.

Thanks for visiting.

Toddy

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