So far I have completely rebuilt the braking systems, front and rear suspension with the heritage springs. I have about half of the interior panels restored/recovered and in the spring I'll get new seat cover kits.
the car is mchanically sound except for one little thing.
THE FUCKING MOTOR BLEW!
Actually, It spun a rod bearing while on interstate 40. I have never, in around 42+ years of driving, ever had to have a car towed...until now.
So I've been stripping down the motor to prep it for pulling and I'm either going to put the Roadster engine in it or see if I can buy a running one locally (which I'd prefer to do)
Unfortunately, I am also now unemployed so money has become an issue.
I also pulled the fuel tank, cleaned up the area under it and got it all painted and sealed up before I installed the new tank.
Oh well. At least I'm getting some work done on the car.
Yes, I know you aren't supposed to tow a wire wheel car backwards but I kept checking to be sure the wheels weren't coming loose.
While the engine is coming out I'm also replacing the drive shaft u-joints, clutch kit if it needs it and I'm converting to negative ground and a spin-on oil filter. Ill also be cleaning, degreasing and painting the underside and engine bay so it's all pretty too. Plus I'll tidy up the electical system.
In other words, I'll be doing a rolling restoration on the car that was just supposed to be my "hop in and drive" daily-driver.
Damned British cars.
