Well, it's been a long winter, but we're finally out of hibernation. The first car show of the season has come and gone, and the first "project" was completed - replacing the brushes in my generator.
I am pleased to report that charging is now fast and reliable. But all Thing projects are a learning experience, and this time it had to do with fan alignment. I learned that on a Karman Ghia you can reach around the fan shroud and get to the fan; on a Thing you can't - the engine must come out.
In my case, though, an expert was able to achieve decent alignment without taking the engine out - but this will be something to look at next time around.
A few pictures from the shop, including a nice looking bus project in progress, and a vintage beetle sign. Next car show is Saturday, downtown Pittsford, behind the library - hope you can make it.
