I’m “done” enough at this point to call it good, at least to take it to Detroit for the “AutoRama” in two weeks. The interior is indeed finished, with the exception of hooking up the turn signal indicator light in the dash, and a couple of screws in the carpet to hold it in place.
You can see the black knobs for the safety latches. Those were ordered from Summit a day and half a go. Super fast shipping, and they’re pretty nice quality, certainly nicer than the barrel bolts I had bought at the hardware store…
Yesterday I had cut and bound the carpeting, which is just an indoor/outdoor area rug I ordered from Home Depot. It’s all synthetic, no backer, and I used bubble wrap “Reflectix” insulation rather than jute padding under it. It should be very forgiving weatherize, and the chocolate color compliments the saddle interior. And, it was $18.00.
Winning.
In addition to the upholstery, I re-chromed (again) the rusty but repaired windshield frame, and got that installed, complete with the newly cut down glass. I’m not particularly happy with the gasket, it’s so loose in the slot in the frame that I had to glue it in with some silicone, but it seems to be staying put. I trimmed a little against the posts so the windshield frame snuggles right in between the posts perfectly.
From Home Depot I also bought a 4×8 sheet of white “FRP” plastic to make the trunk panels from, if I have time next week I’ll get the trunk upholstered and carpeted too, but if I don’t get to it, we’ll leave the trunk closed. It’ll be a nice bonus if it’s done (I’m sure I will), but it’s not a priority at this point.
The big decision at this time is how best to title and register the car. I like to title it as a ’34 Ford, but the cost of a title may be a factor. Otherwise, an “Assembled” title would work, I’d have to put temporary bumpers and windshield wipers/washer on for that, so we’ll see.
See you in Detroit in two weeks!
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