Knew you had the 17"s so it's no biggie.
As for updates:
Does it run?
- Yes, and drives. Even with the bent axle and bent spindle. All we did was throw two tierods on and see if the thing leaked. Not a drop.
As for the rest of the car?
- Seat is actually salvagable as is without the need for a frame. Turns out it bent where/like every other seat always bends after 10 years of use. Just needs to be 'forced' back via the seat shop
- 300 saved from the seat covered the remainder of the fiberglass repairs, so we're technically still in budget. Fiberglass is also mostly done (skirt and rear bumper still need prep)
- Wet sand and primer probably tomorrow (June 30th) morning at the earliest. Paint could be done by Friday (July 1st)
- Mechanic inspected the axle, diagnosis is obvious bent right shaft, no obvious gear problems. Crack the rear open Friday (July 1st)? probably after the paint is done/Prior to assembly to see what's what.
- Safety first: Replacing PHB, upper PHB support bar, PHB Mounting bracket, and Trailing arms with factory parts.
- July 5th-9th: Final assembly and adjustments.
Delivery: July 12th?
Oh, and pics of the 99% done fiberglass:
It totally finally truly dawned on me seeing all this glass, wire, and piecey-parts laid out: WHOLESALE RESTO!