Chapter 14.5 - The Body Saga Continues...

[nolastyankee]

Can I pick them or what?

When I selected a reputable painter for my '66 Mustang years ago, I thought it was simply bad luck that caused him to run into issues with the IRS about the time my car was dropped off. Two years of frustration and anxiety later, the car was dropped off at the builder's shop in the middle of the night, no message, no receipts, no questions, no paint. I was just happy to have it back.

The Cobra, at least, is making progress but the pace feels painfully familiar. Let me say here and now that the expected unveiling of the Spence car at Unique Homecoming 2006 will not happen. At this time I am almost wondering whether 2007 can be a reality! In all seriousness, we are planning to unveil the car at Pigeon Forge. The vacation time is booked, so we're committed. That all depends, of course, on whether there is an unsuspected visit to my painter friend from our dear pals at the IRS.

Over the holidays Dad and I went over to Tulsa to pull the body off the car since it is coming along so well. We needed the chassis to finish the plumbing and engine wiring so we can make our deadline. (Fingers crossed!) The progress looks great and we are super excited with the results.

OK, I'll admit that we have somewhat complicated the build process with all our changes. Like we say in my family..."A project isn't worth doing unless you can increase the complexity to the point that the original task is no longer recognizable". I think we have achieved our goal.

Take a look... Here's what you are seeing:

• Rounded cowl and door edges
• Inside of trunk smoothed for paint, not carpet
• Inside of hood smoothed
• FIA fender flares installed
• Roll bar holes in trunk sealed up around 2" PVC pipe to prevent water from coming in. (Like this car will see rain anyway)
• Weatherseal edge of trunk lifted so deck lid will sit flush with body

Enjoy!