[DMCForum] The loose ends...Andrei, see end of post

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As the day draws nigh for me to begin the 'Fridge Run, I'm still 
steadily repairing things. The more I fix here, the less I have to 
fix in Florida, the more I can help other people.

I have all new gas struts now. I have the hardware and struts mounted 
on my louvres now. I've re-covered and installed my door headliners. 
I'm new to cosmetic repairs. I have one or two faint wrinkles. You 
can't see them from 3 feet away. Mike and I hit my engine with 
degreaser and blasted it at the car wash. The engine -shines-. It 
almost looks fake. Tweaked my parking brake so it holds now.

The new angle drive has arrived, thanks to PJ Grady for the priority 
work. I'll install it today after work. 

I'm mostly packed. A/C condensor, tools, spare parts. The engine is 
pretty well correct. Timing, idle, power. I no longer smell partially 
burned fuel in the exhaust. Brakes, new. Steering, new ends and 
bushings all the way 'round. All aligned properly. I didn't replace 
the rack but I don't think I need it...(yet).

I regret that I won't have the new fascia painted and installed for 
the trip. The car would look positively smashing then.

I've driven it to DC every day for the last 2 months or so. If DC 
traffic and potholes don't kill it then a smooth ride on I-95/I-75 
shouldn't. It's an entirely different vehicle from 17 months and $6k 
ago.

Mike Cohee will be with us in spirit if not in body. I have plenty of 
donor parts and his labor in my car. I wouldn't be ready if it 
weren't for you Mike. Thanks.

It looks like the barbque will be at my parents' vs. my uncle's. This 
matters little except that we won't have access to the "spool". 
Probably still to cool for it anyway.

Andrei, any word on if your facility will be available for use? Have 
you had a chance to hit the A/C hose shop yet?

Samuel, are you going to make it? I know you're kind of on the edge.

See you all soon,

Rich A. and 
#5335

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