So much for putting the 914 on the back-burner.

This past Saturday Aaron and I made a trip to Joe Sharp's humble abode where /L (Linda) and one914racer (Thomas) had just finished hacking a car to smithereens. I was able to get the two panels I need. The rear-driver's side fender with wheel well, and the front passenger's side sheet near the cowling and doorjamb. Now I just need to get them welded on.

When welding those up, I'll probably put my glass pack on. I aim to have the car completely primered up by mid-September/mid-October. I think I know what color scheme I want, as well. Blue fenders and doors with green down the center of the front hood, roof and rear hood. Metallic, of course. When the car is one color of matching primer I will have to photoshop different color schemes. Before I primer though, I'll need the front and rear fiberglass hoods and bumpers, which shouldn't cost too terribly much.

I'm also looking for a second job to support the addic-- er, restoration project. Time at Jay's shop has been marginal the last couple of weeks, mostly just coming by to chat or shoot the shit, or work on my own car. Not to mention the cost of living isn't going down. That would hopefully give me weekends for the car and mornings or evenings for the teener... Maybe throw some college time in there as well.

Lately the starter's been on the fritz. Solenoid issues. I hop on under there with a 28mm wrench and tap the two poles on the starter and it cranks right over. I'll re-wire the override starter switch I have tomorrow evening methinks. I need a floor jack for my car, maybe a bottle jack if it's short enough. And while I'm addressing electrical problems, maybe I should consider a new alternator??

Also I listed my fuchs on the club board here if anyone is interested. I think it's a good deal for some decent fakes. I need the cash

Updates later.