Hello all. I thought I'd drop you a line to let you know what's up with the project.

Today I received the restored generator and starter as well as the tested radiator and repaired heater core radiator. The starter and generator were stripped, internal parts cleaned, checked, greased, reassembled and painted. The radiator was tested and painted and the heater core was repaired (two cracked areas) tested and painted.

I dropped off the gas tank today at the radiator shop for a complete cleaning, testing and restoration.

I received the Motorola (model 8M?) radio from Cameron, minus the vibrator tube (which is coming soon) and with one of the tubes (6BE6) busted in transit. I've since purchased a new 6BE6 tube on eBay for $3.25 + shipping. I have forwarded detailed images (available on the site) to Dave Froehlich of Dave's Antique Radio and TV Restorations in Syracuse, NY who I believe will be performing the radio repair and restoration for me.

Next Friday, Henry Robinson of Robinson Tech Custom Auto Body and Repair (Chesapeake, VA) will be out for a second and last visit to review the car which is ready for bodywork and give me a final estimate of hours to fix the metal and paint. :)

A picture of the recently restored starter attached below. I've got more updated pics of the newly restored parts and "new" radio on the site. Check it out if you have time.

Thanks!
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Tony

1958 P444 (44408), ID 187797 : See site for info