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a_colo_native
Guest
Wow, 2 whole days in the 50's gave me some much needed intimate time
with my Amphi. She is so patient with me, there were many weeks that
went by without a part being added or adjusted. S l o w at best.
Last weekend gave me 2 whole days of non stop wrenching! OK, I did
stop for the occasional break. I now have the trunk area 100%
completed except for installing the defroster hoses. I even got stuck
(don't tell anyone!) in the trunk for a bit. I was fitting the wiper
linkages and somehow my body settled into an odd position and with my
limited mobility I was very stuck! After a laughed at myself, I took
a deep breath and managed to wiggle my way out. DOH!
The only thing left is reworking rear axels and such, wiring the
engine compartment, installing radiator, assembling doors and
propshafts. She goes in in a couple of weeks (depending on weather)
for a new top and a final buff. Then the plans for an official launch
party!
For a car that I was just going to fix the 1/4 panels and get her
floating, it sure is taking a long time! Next month will be 2 years
since she showed up in my garage. I guess that's not bad for a one
man, spare time operation. The only thing that I have not done by
myself is the body and paint and dropping the engine in (needed 4
hands for that). Other than that I have turned every bolt and
refinished every part with my own hands. Oops, I forgot, I didn't sew
the interior, I got one from Dave "The Wave", but I am installing it.
With the exception of a handful of hardware, she is all genuine
Amphicar.
John and "The Amphicar Extraordinaire!"
with my Amphi. She is so patient with me, there were many weeks that
went by without a part being added or adjusted. S l o w at best.
Last weekend gave me 2 whole days of non stop wrenching! OK, I did
stop for the occasional break. I now have the trunk area 100%
completed except for installing the defroster hoses. I even got stuck
(don't tell anyone!) in the trunk for a bit. I was fitting the wiper
linkages and somehow my body settled into an odd position and with my
limited mobility I was very stuck! After a laughed at myself, I took
a deep breath and managed to wiggle my way out. DOH!
The only thing left is reworking rear axels and such, wiring the
engine compartment, installing radiator, assembling doors and
propshafts. She goes in in a couple of weeks (depending on weather)
for a new top and a final buff. Then the plans for an official launch
party!
For a car that I was just going to fix the 1/4 panels and get her
floating, it sure is taking a long time! Next month will be 2 years
since she showed up in my garage. I guess that's not bad for a one
man, spare time operation. The only thing that I have not done by
myself is the body and paint and dropping the engine in (needed 4
hands for that). Other than that I have turned every bolt and
refinished every part with my own hands. Oops, I forgot, I didn't sew
the interior, I got one from Dave "The Wave", but I am installing it.
With the exception of a handful of hardware, she is all genuine
Amphicar.
John and "The Amphicar Extraordinaire!"
