It’s been a long while, and not a lot to report. I still have Ann Marie and she is still in the works. Just got shifted to the side for a bit. In the next few weeks some big steps are coming.
I’ve been slacking on the updates. I have quite a few photos and info to update my thread. And I will soon.
But first and foremost, she’s not getting painted.
Right now she is completely stripped down. Drive train is ready to put together and get back in. She is coming along nicely. I will...
Thanks Mark. I have one shipping out tomorrow out of North Florida. Now that I have my drivetrain lined up I will be in touch soon for some more stuff i need.
My most immediate need will be a new clutch to put this drivetrain together. Do you carry them?
Welcome To MUD Dave! :flipoff2:
Congratulations on your acquisition and welcome to the madness!
This is “Ann Marie”, my 71 that I rescued from two and a half decades under an oversized carport on the back side of a gentleman’s property.
Coolerman, I have decided that you almost certainly are a hoarder.
Note the date, time, and even day of the week....
In this case, and so many others on these forums, your OCD is to our benefit. :clap:
In case anyone is curious. I gave her the name “Ann Marie”.
Back in middle school - early high school years, I had a huge crush on this little oriental girl named Ann Marie. She was gorgeous, smart and liked by everyone. Somehow seemed fitting.
Update: long process of tearing it down to build it back up. Frustrating process with some broken bolts, cussing and beer. But, Ann Marie is a diamond in the rough. Such a solid foundation. And this patina is amazing.
Some photos:
I was anxious to see how it would clean up so I pulled the front...
Welcome to MUD! :flipoff2:
My first 40 was a 78 and I had a ton of wiring issues as well. I found that bad grounds created a world of issues for me. @Coolerman was a fantastic resource for me. Look him up, he has some good stuff in his signature as well as his webpage.
I’m trying to take pd the hatch bar that goes to both side pieces on the top. Got the bottom two loose but the top on both sides are being very difficult.