Just In Case..

Just in case you are wondering if Betsy had been impounded as a community eyesore or sold out of discouragement, I can confirm she has not. In fact she is starting to get a smile about her.

We have purchased a battery, new plugs, and ordered a slew of parts for the fuel and brake system. With all of the parts on their way, we are spending our time tending to the regular tasks like rust management, rust management and you guessed it, as well as preparing for the installation of the new parts when they arrive.

The other day I was inspecting the oil pan and discovered that the top right shock tower was cracked off it's mount. Really it came as no surprise, and I just took note for when I am trying to avoid potholes.

As far as true progress goes, I have sanded and painted the valve cover with a lovely shade of flat black high temp auto enamel. Removed the carbuerator so it can be rebuilt by my dad between his time in Canada and Wenatachee (he insists on rebuilding it, and realistically this means I should receive the completed unit sometime in early '08. I will be looking for it as a stocking stuffer.)

In the midst of all of this excitement, the debate has begun of how far do we take this project. Do we venture to the depths of the frame so it can be powder coated and bring Betsy a full 180 to better than the day she was born. Or do we get the engine running, resolve the rust issue and have her painted one day. Only time will tell, but the longer she sits there not running the more attached I become. There is something friendly about the way she looks when I pull in the driveway.

As a side note, if you know somebody that would like to buy a '66 Volkswagen Bug or a 1994 Ford Ranger let me know. This project has moved into the capital raising phase. Next thing you will know I will be selling yard tools, and old T-shirts or Jeans.