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6/23/08

 Received the Old Lady back on the 20th. Drove her home actually - about 1/4 mile. Was pretty exhilirating. I couldn't get her started after I got home and realized I had a leaky fuel pump. I've found a source for a rebuild kit and have placed it on order now. See here for details.
I've been doing a lot of work on her this weekend; such as put on the driver's side door, rear window and other odds and ends. Overall, the Old Lady is looking pretty good. I'll add some pictures soon.

6/5/08

 I had bi-lateral hernia surgery yesterday and at home “resting” for the next few days. As soon as I can start walking around a little faster, I’ll be in the garage working on installing more door seals. :)

6/3/08

 The restoration is coming along nicely. Still some significant work remains. Overall it’s been a lot more work and money than I originally anticipated, but it’s still worth every minute and dollar. I think Dad would have been proud. The Old Lady is currently in good hands down at the local Napa auto garage on the corner where Mike is wrapping up the brakes, exhaust, carb tuning and etc. Recently at home I’ve been tackling door seals and other odds and ends. I picked up more than ¾ of the chrome from Royal Silver in Norfolk a few weeks back – and I must say, it’s looking SWEET.
I’m currently in need of the rear vent window seals. If you happen to know of a source for such, please let me know. Like a dummy I tossed my old ones so might have a difficult time reproducing these if need be.

6/2/08

 I've been working on installing the new outer door seals for the Old Lady. I'm starting to think that I might have them on backwards. I can't seem to find any good pictures or diagrams for proper installation. I'm particularly interested in the outer seals - the inner one at the bottom and the one that surrounds the entire door. After checking with some of the guys on the Brickboard forum, I found the answer. It seems that the outer seal (which wraps the door, closest to the outside) should be installed with the smaller lip of the “Y” towards the outside and the larger lip of the “Y” towards the inside. For the inner seal, it should be installed so that the rubber is facing down.

5/31/08

 Found a source for Lucas 488 lights (complete units and parts) – Moss Motors. I purchased one rubber base and one light bulb holder. See http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=28936 for details. Now I just need a source for the license plate light assembly. [Update: Olof had one tag light assembly and is sending it to me.]
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