Yesterday I spent time working on my 'B'. I have an overdrive gearbox to install.
The car has been sitting in the shelter for many months, so I had to jump the battery. It took many tries, cranking the starter for a minute or so... finally it started. Put some air in the very flat R rear tire, then 2 turns around the circle, still drives nice. I parked it in front of the garage in prep for pulling the engine & gearbox. I then spent some time trying to align the drivers door so it would close properly. To loosen the bolts on the door hinges I resorted to the 4lbs hammer and a small cold chisel. It was about when I was ready to give up that the bolts finally gave way. I tried everything but I could not get the door lined up to my satisfaction.
This is one more thing that reinforces, in my mind, that this car has obviously been in an accident at some point in its life; and the repair was not very good. The frame is twisted and the panels (door, boot lid, etc) do not fit as they should. I'm wondering if I should cut my loses and not put any more money or work into this car.
With this still in mind I spent the day today cleaning up the back yard. It felt good to do some physical work. Raking and piling the waste up in my little trailer, so much more to do. Maybe I should give up on the 'B' and just garden. It would certainly be less expensive but possibly more satisfying.
I need to think on this some more.
Time, gentlemen, please.
