Absence

So I haven't written in awhile. I feel overwhelmed sometimes, yet other times there is hope. I sent away for a set of bumper brackets from The Samba (see the last post) for forty bucks. I also sent away for the ignition harness and a new ignition, although I might hold off installing the latter until I make sure that is the culprit. And some mirrors (hopefully not cheap knock-offs), as well as the seal for the rear lights (forgot to get that) - all from M&T Manufacturing. I have been pleased with their service, product and functional web site.

Soon, the dashboard will come off ans I will tackle what lies in the brain of this slumbering beast. 

But first, I vowed not to take anything more off until I have start putting things back on. The first will be getting all the lights on. And then get the interior finished. I've found making a list will help make things more manageable.

I am running out of pictures, but here is a shot of the rear quarter. Pretty rust free, in my opinion. Some time in the next decade I will have this sandblaster and repainted. But no time soon.