Update Restoration & Sale Of VIN 1659

[kdumont]

I want to update everyone on the from my previous thread a couple years ago:
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?10...n-Owner-Advice

I ended up bringing the car to a local mechanic I knew. He did a lot of great work on the car to get it in running shape, and I've been driving it for the last year. The only issue I have had is the the linkage from the angle drive to the speedometer breaking during one of my trips. I ordered a new one from DMC Shop and swapped it (works fine now). It's been a blast driving it, but I am still looking to sell it either this fall or next spring.

Other than a couple issues I mentioned below, the car is in great condition. It's been in a garage since purchased. Interior leather is nearly flawless. Starts up just fine. The engine hunts a bit (breathes) when it idles cold, but it settles out. I'm still waiting on a few more cosmetic parts. Chassis only has cosmetic rust, which I have treated with POR15. I will clean her up and take some better photos before I list it. Anything else I should include/fix/research?

Details on the car:
16,000 miles
VIN 1659
Black Interior
3-speed automatic
Car has been in my family since purchase in '81

Performance Modifications:
Twin-Island Turbo System + turbo gauge installed in the 80s
90A alternator
160mph speedo
There is a security system that was partially installed in the 80s, but never finished.

Bonus:
Sheep-skin seat covers
Custom car cover
3 Copies of the owners manual and quite a bit of additional documentation

Restoration Work (2016/2017):
Replaced Fuel Pump Assembly
Replaced Fuel System Accumulator & distributor
Kumo SOLUSKR21 tires
New Battery
Serviced All Breaks

To Do:
Install Fuse Box Cover (still waiting on this part to come in)
Reupholster driver's side arm-rest (picture below)

Known Issues:
Driver's side window does not always close correctly - sometimes needs to be nudged into the track
A/C needs to be charged and restored - not sure of the cost/benefit of getting this done and whether I should do it myself or bring it to a shop.
Very minor transmission fluid leak - I have been keeping an eye on it. Few drops over the course of a month. Haven't detect a noticeable drop in transmission fluid level in the last year. Still annoying :/

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[Bitsyncmaster]

Fuses produce heat which is why most of us run without the fuse box cover.

[David T]

Unless it is always cool to cold where you are the A/C would be a priority to most of us. I recommend you remove the security system, being careful to dissect it out completely. I also suggest replacing all fluids and filters. It's great to hear from an original owner, there are not many left. Glad to hear you are still "Living the Dream"!