Where do you find Major Help?
Where do you find Major Help?
Purchased '66 in need of restoration for a wedding gift to my wife. Personal journey of moving to a different house and a serious bout with cancer had left the project sitting for years. Now have body completely restored and some wiring done (not sure if I have a the correct harness version); would like to return to 6v system. I'm a bit lost at this point on how to bring things together and get this 11 year project back on the road. Does anyone know of a place that can step in and provide some much needed expertise? I'm in NW Wisconsin.
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hercdriver
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- Location: Beaver, PA
I feel your pain. I've had projects (currently a 75 Bus) that have stretched on for years do to a busy schedule, lack of interest, and lack of funds.
You have a couple of options....
1. Sell it as a project. This should be the last option. You'll lose your @ss financially. You'll get pennies on the dollar and lose all of your work.
2. Have a shop finish it for you. This is going to be expensive.
3. Finish it yourself. Set up a to do list. Determine what level of finish you'd like (show car vs daily driver). If you just want a car that will drive, it will keep you focused from spending time on items that you can skip.
I like to list each system and make a checklist of items for each system and go through your list. I tend to skip around. Brakes for 15 minutes, cleaning parts for a bit, and so on.
Make a point to go out to the car everyday (even if it's just 5 minutes).
Follow the Bentley manual.
As far as the wiring harness goes, I bought a laminated wiring diagram from a guy on ebay that has been useful.
They also make complete replacement harnesses.
https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/Deta ... 113971011F
I hope this helped.
You have a couple of options....
1. Sell it as a project. This should be the last option. You'll lose your @ss financially. You'll get pennies on the dollar and lose all of your work.
2. Have a shop finish it for you. This is going to be expensive.
3. Finish it yourself. Set up a to do list. Determine what level of finish you'd like (show car vs daily driver). If you just want a car that will drive, it will keep you focused from spending time on items that you can skip.
I like to list each system and make a checklist of items for each system and go through your list. I tend to skip around. Brakes for 15 minutes, cleaning parts for a bit, and so on.
Make a point to go out to the car everyday (even if it's just 5 minutes).
Follow the Bentley manual.
As far as the wiring harness goes, I bought a laminated wiring diagram from a guy on ebay that has been useful.
They also make complete replacement harnesses.
https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/Deta ... 113971011F
I hope this helped.
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Blue Baron
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- Location: Tampa, Florida