Although MMC kept me in the loop along the way, with frequent updates. I knew that there would be times where I would just have to give them the space they need so that they could continue to focus on repairing the car to prep it for its journey towards a full restoration.
I received an email in late June 2009 with an update on the metal work and metal items that are still being sourced. I do not envy the task they have, since it means doing a lot of research and calling and visiting places within reasonable distance. I knew they were working hard on it based on some of the comments from John:
“Andrew, our metal fabricator, located two nice fenders from the West with minimal surface rust. So finding these solves one major problem we were faced with.
“He also found a rust-free cowl as described by the seller. We have not had the opportunity to check it out for ourselves, but may get that opportunity next week. It is located in Connecticut and we are delivering a car in that direction next week so we will attempt to put both together. “
And then there are famous last words as in the following sentence, which summed up just the opposite!
“So, really no bumps in the road so far and we are progressing as planned.”
Yes, hope is sometimes futile and I have been learning that it is always better to expect the worst news possible. On the 29 June 2009, John wrote me back after I told him that I may have found some doors. It let me know that the Carlisle GM show was a bust!
Here are the original email exchanges:
