Landman

Of course.

Jeff, if you look at post #80 on page 4 it shows how much of the original car there is. I have since substituted its own left rear fender for the one from the parts car. And the engine isn't from the rodded coach as shown, we ended up using the one from the parts car. I'm working on a spreadsheet which outlines where I got everything and how much it cost (if I have the receipt or invoice). Perhaps I will post that if you guys promise not to have me carted off by the fellows in white coats.

I certainly hope so. I hope some details aren't buried too deep. I'm not sure I'm up to much disassembly and reassembly at this stage.Thanks everyone for the kudos.

Thanks guys. It does feel good to be so close to completion. Did more tuning & timing with friend Phil today. Adjusted the alignment a bit too. I think the rattle noise may have to do with the clutch release bearing, its lever or some thing around there. It goes away when you rest your foot on the clutch pedal. It now shows almost 7 miles.

The formal application of the sticker, Friday.

Took it out for a 3 mile trip today. Runs Ok. Shifts nicely.Ride is amazingly smooth. I got a vibration/noise from the u-joint area which went away when letting up. It came back a couple of times though. The steering appears stiff. Perhaps it is the lack of alignment. I want to set that as close to spec before wearing the tires out. All in all, it was exciting in an anxious sort of way. It did build my confidence up a little bit. As I feel more relaxed I'll be able to pay more attention to other details.

Does this help?

Thanks Chris. Added the dome light and the seat. All that is left is the carpet and the horns. And to get it running right of course. And, by the way, Roger, the seat is quite comfortable. I'll likely need to confirm that or deny it after a 500 mile trip.

I'll let you know Roger. It appears somewhat firm, but good support is important, I guess.

I can almost taste that first ride!

Installed the sunvisors, dome light switch, windshield garnish moldings and rear view mirror. Took my courage in both hands and cut into the headliner for the dome light.

Views of the interior and seat.

Oh Boy! Thanks Richard.

Richard, I'd be interested in doing something similar. How did you do that?

I have another one. I was thinking of doing just that by slicing it and splicing a strip of sheet metal between the pieces. Its how to cut it that stumps me. Hard to go straight with a cutting wheel, can't see how I'd do it with snips. I've also been thinking about how I could make one out of wood.

The car is back home with most of the trimming done. I still have to install the dome light, the sun visors, and fasten the garnish moldings. We also discovered that the rear window garnish molding appears too narrow. A quick consult with the parts book revealed that the sedan part I was using is different from the coupes. More hunting ahead I guess. And then, more woodgraining. Had to attend a business meeting closer to where the seat is. So if left a day early and picked up the seat near Toronto yesterday. At the same time I was there, there was a guy picking up a pair of seats for a Ferrari Daytona. There was an alfa GTV in there as well as a Ferrari Dino. There also was a hot rod Bentley, around a `49 judging by the body style. It had a 572 crate, 20'" wheels with rubber band tires and it was quite low, probably air ride. Very well done but not my bag. The seat looks grat. Drove about 400 miles. So I'll have some work to do when I get back home.

This company slotting bits. https://www.onsrud.com/ They are available at Lee Valley.

The groove could be done with a router.

Thanks Ben. While the car is away I had started on a woodworking project. Today, I received my NOS luggage rack. So I put the woodworking project aside. Removed the stainless trim and the emblem and started stripping the rack. Also stripped and cleaned the brackets. The ornament is in excellent condition for 79 years old. I think I'll attempt to just clean it up and it'll be the only piece on the car with its original finish.

How about that? It is something I definitely thought about but forgot to do... Are we related?

Here it is among the sofas. Headliner about 90% installed. He redid my panels at the top of the doors, the armrests and some of the windlace. Said it bugged him. He even made little vinyl boots for the bottom of the windlace where it goes under the sill molding. They look great.

I bet you the folks in that village don't see a pair of Avantis in their parking lot every day.

Thanks, Mr.Keiser. Too bad I'm going to sit on it and hide it. LOL

It Has been a long haul. Now we can see the light. About 8 years give or take a few hours.