Runs & drives well, tho' surprisingly gutless, inspite of fresh 1300.
Admitedly, 1500 & glorious burble of dual DCNFs in red sedan has me spoiled.
Cosmetic basics are good, but has a number of issues to deal with.
Pics can't show detail, whether good or bad, so was prepared for unknowns.
Nothing too tough to make right, or that will keep me from driving it!
Shifting is very sweet. Nothing nicer than a new box!
New windshield is new experience in clarity.
Some rattles, buzzes, and more interior noise than sedan.
I'll install Blaupunkt Frankfurt and ignore for now.
Paint needs color sand/buff, which I remembered from last viewing.
Already bladed down some of the runs.They can be made to virtually disappear!
Paint work is what I enjoy most, so unlikely I can resist starting with that.
Misc minor rust here & there. Minor exorcism, and it's banished.
Funny thing about upholstery is new rear interior panels,
and new front seats look wonderful.
But doorcards are original, and fairly shabby by comparison.
No problem...vinyl dye will make 'em same color.
Close enough for me.
Just seems strange doorcards weren't redone.
The rear panels are nicely stitched pattern, not embossed.
Love tuckn'roll on front seats! Custom, but looks correct for the car/era.
Seller let me leave the 1100 motor behind...one less millstone to deal with.
Spare 1300 may come in handy for someone else.
Noticed the powerbrake booster has been removed.
Appears PB aren't really needed. Brake petal has good feel,
and doesn't take excessive petal pressure.
All in all, a fair price paid for solid basics,
and major (ie. spendy) stuff is done.
Just needs finessing. Don't they all?
Admitedly, 1500 & glorious burble of dual DCNFs in red sedan has me spoiled.
Cosmetic basics are good, but has a number of issues to deal with.
Pics can't show detail, whether good or bad, so was prepared for unknowns.
Nothing too tough to make right, or that will keep me from driving it!
Shifting is very sweet. Nothing nicer than a new box!
New windshield is new experience in clarity.
Some rattles, buzzes, and more interior noise than sedan.
I'll install Blaupunkt Frankfurt and ignore for now.
Paint needs color sand/buff, which I remembered from last viewing.
Already bladed down some of the runs.They can be made to virtually disappear!
Paint work is what I enjoy most, so unlikely I can resist starting with that.
Misc minor rust here & there. Minor exorcism, and it's banished.
Funny thing about upholstery is new rear interior panels,
and new front seats look wonderful.
But doorcards are original, and fairly shabby by comparison.
No problem...vinyl dye will make 'em same color.
Close enough for me.
Just seems strange doorcards weren't redone.
The rear panels are nicely stitched pattern, not embossed.
Love tuckn'roll on front seats! Custom, but looks correct for the car/era.
Seller let me leave the 1100 motor behind...one less millstone to deal with.
Spare 1300 may come in handy for someone else.
Noticed the powerbrake booster has been removed.
Appears PB aren't really needed. Brake petal has good feel,
and doesn't take excessive petal pressure.
All in all, a fair price paid for solid basics,
and major (ie. spendy) stuff is done.
Just needs finessing. Don't they all?