VC455

Heath, it's good to see your progress. It looks very carefully-crafted, as usual.

A good upholstery shop can easily replicate your interior. The shop I took mine to created bucket seat covers that matched the original wagon patterns. Just an option in case SMS strings out their delivery.

Gary

Funkwagon455

I’m wrapping up the reconstruction/restoration of these original issue ‘70 442 grilles. I’m expecting to apply the final coat of silver before the end of the week.

Funkwagon455

Also, I’ve sourced a couple of 15x10” wide dog dish wheels from RunToRund and some 7”s from RAG to complete a set of factory issued “poverty” wheels as an alternative to the Hurst motif depending on my mood. Pics soon, Gigantic THANK YOU to Joe (Rund) and Roger (RAG). 😊👍

Funkwagon455

I’ve spent the last couple of days sorting out the wiring harnesses and matching them with M&H factory replacements. I’m very pleased to say that I’ve tagged and identified all of the wiring and will be installing the dash pad soon. I am still waiting for SMS to replicate my door panels and have ordered seat covers from Legendary as SMS decided that they were unable to create what I’d requested a year and nine months ago. I am very optimistic that I’ll be able to bring this car back to life once again within the coming months. Sorting through the wiring was a bit daunting but was able to make sense of it with my assembly manual and the service manual. It’s been a bit chilly in the mornings, so I’ve resorted to building the dashboard on our bedroom dresser. My wife always enjoys when I bring my hobby into our bedroom. 🙄😅

Charlie Jones

You're lucky, you have a very understanding wife.