Dennison Visit 5/26/21

I went down to Dennison to position where I wanted the side mirrors to be mounted.

First, I've never sat in this car as it was already in parts when I bought it. So, to start I had to adjust the seat and back position.  Boy, this car is a lot smaller than my 330 in the interior.  Further, the sunroof uses up some headroom.  I had to move the seat all of the way to the rear and then recline the back to give me more headroom.  This is almost like sitting in the 308. 

       

Once I got settled, we positioned the driver's side mirror and made some marks.  Then we did similar with the passenger's mirror.  However, they were not even with each other from the front of the door edge.  While we were pondering this, I realized that the vent window would not open fully in reverse to act as an air scoop without hitting the mirror.  In order to resolve that, both mirrors needed to be farther to the rear, letting both be the same distance from the door edge.

In the process of dealing with the mirror, Butch mentioned that the vent window latches didn't work well nor look right.  I agreed and said that I had spare vent windows from 1765GT that I sold off for a replica.  After I got home, I took some pictures of that old latch and found a picture I took years ago when I took the 1643 ones apart for chroming.  The circled parts are the latch.  They determined that they were missing the spring and that resolved the issue.

   

The interior is complete except for the door panels, bolsters and arm rests along with the window cranks and inside door latches.  Those can all be installed once the mirrors are mounted. 

   

This coupe has a luggage area rather than a quasi rear seat.  You can see the luggage straps along with the inner ends of the retractable 3 point belts.  The upholstery guy was over and he's going to make some covers for the retractor.

   

The trunk is complete with the light and switch working.  They also started the engine the other day.  Butch said it fired right up with just two pumps of the accelerator.  It hasn't been run since being on the engine dyno about 2 years ago.

Well, the parts cart keeps getting fewer and fewer parts on it each time I visit.  I also filled the CR-V with all of the old or unused parts.  Eventually, I'll get around to making a list if other PF coupe owners are interested.

   

One of the more interesting projects is Butch's Indian motorcycle he is restoring.  In addition, they are restoring a 275 NART spyder (one of ten made) for Pebble Beach in August.

   

Hopefully, the next trip will be to get the old and spare windshields and drive the car home!