Dear Chip,
Try de-caf........:-)
(seriously, great enthusiasm)
Linda
"Fred L. Coover" wrote:
> I bought a shell from Craig Halsted in Front Royal, Virginia. Turns out
> it is a 1966. Its in excellent condition-much better than my 67. The 66
> has a "Datsun" AM/FM Radio in it. I've never seen one of those-is it
> rare??
>
> I plan to use my BADLY RUSTED 67 low windshield as a donor car for
> engine, transmission, vent window assy, windshield, interior. Does
> anyone know any reason why parts won't swap in?
>
> I have a 68 U20 5 sp in the 67 and the original 1600 4 sp as a spare.
> Which combo is better?? Will the 5 sp bolt to the 1600??
>
> Is there an alternative to cutting the inner fender to clear the stock
> U20 air cleaner if I go that route? Doesn't the rear transmission
> bracket bolt bolt to the frame at a different point on the 5sp than the
> 4 sp?? If so, what is the best way to accomplish this. I seem to
> remember having the darn thing welded to the frame 24 years ago!!! That
> can't be the best way.
>
> Does anyone fabricate any sheet metal to create a "pocket" for the U20
> intake/air cleaner in an earlier Roadster??
>
> Are the stock side mirrors available?? Does anyone have them NOS?
>
> How do I determine if I should do a frame off resto to the 66?? Its in
> very good original condition. What is accomplished when you do a
> frame-off?? Can you accomplish substantially the same thing leaving the
> body on the frame? Is a frame-off principally so you can sand blast and
> recoat the frame??
>
> The floor pan on the 66 has age appropriate surface rust. The 67 has no
> floor pan to speak of-its floor is constructed of street signs installed
> by the co when he was a kid with no $$$$ [ok, so now I'm an adult with
> less money to spend on cars!!] :) Does this sound familiar to anyone???
>
> I removed all the brittle asphalt covering from the 66 floor pan. The
> pan is perforated slightly around the passenger side drain plug. What
> is the best way to repair this? Do you recommend covering with sheet
> metal?? Are there patch panels available?? After the repair, is there
> a comparable/preferable covering to the asphalt?? What purpose did the
> factory covering serve??Sound deadening??
>
> Is anyone making up new vinyl trunk mats with the snaps, etc.?? Both of
> mine are very stiff and brittle.
>
> I'M GETTING EXCITED JUST SENDING THIS MESSAGE!!! HEY-DOES ANYONE ELSE
> OUT THERE SEE THESE CARS IN THEIR SLEEP OR IS IT JUST ME????!!!!
>
> After asking all these questions, will you folks get angry if I ask a
> whole lot more as I go along with this project?
>
> Is there any rule that you have to begin and finish a Roadster
> restoration in the same decade??!!!
>
> Last question of the evening: Are there lawyers out there who
> specialize in "Roadster Law" representing people who get hooked on their
> Roadsters, spend too much time with them and tick off their spouses in
> the process?? If so, can anyone refer me to one, cuz. . .I think I'm
> going to need HELP!!! :)
>
> Chip Coover
> Glenwood Maryland
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