Spyder reassembly progress.

The floorpan is back in.

Glass windshield is on*; wipers wipe.

54 items remain on the punch list. Some of those are such chores as “<b>VISIT MSP WITH DOCS FOR SIGN-OFF”</b>

and<b> “Get VIN/Title</b>”

There are just two dozen discrete tasks ahead of those steps. I plan to knock about a half dozen off the list…[Read more]

Yes, I do.

My V8 Ford TDr runs 28 on the street. With the coil overs set to their softest setting this becomes quite a comfortable ride. The coil overs run 500# springs.

Hey, friends, a favor?

If you feel like it, check out the Pelican Parts Virtual Car show and then vote for my entry (i.e. the pile-o-junque depicted above) as Best DIY Project.  

You know I’d do the same for y’all.

PS: final touches are almost done. Still awaiting state authorities reopening for title/tag/taxes and destination charges to be a…[Read more]

There are currently no listings for the front shocks for the 85 Chevette. The builder probably found a number that was close or was necessary to fit the build.
I can’t get the link to post, so just Google “Monroe shock size chart“. The mounting styles are at the end of the chart. Pick the mounts and then find the size you need, compressed and e…[Read more]

FWIW…I have seen other TDr’s with that grille shell painted. It doesn’t look bad, just different .

MiGi TD replica, I think!

Welp…

Just tried to post agains with pics

(like this one:

and it failed.

Fantastic. Finished just in time for what would have been Carlisle. Looking forward to the videos.

SweeeeeT

Looks good, Steve. Thanks for the prompt trouble-shooting.

Test 2

Spyder construction is complete.

Now just need the MVA to open so I can title and tag it, and begin sea trials.

Spyder construction is complete.

Now

People who like rewiring a car impress me.

I need to get the outside of my car that clean.

I meant no disparagement of my friend and mentor. Of course he had a good reason for stopping!

I’d like to see more photos of this car. It looks like you’ve created the illusion of a center folding hood also.