[Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration

[Neil Anderson]

On the Austin-Healey Sprite Facebook page, there is a 'Bugeye Build' in
progress.  They are up to Episode 27.  I haven't been following it, but
need to.  I assume there is something of value there.

Neil Anderson

On Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 7:37 AM Kent McLean via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> New thread, new title to make it "mine" and easier to find. I'll be
> posting my restoration to this thread.
>
> Recap: Linda G realized her Bugeye was one project too many. I jumped on
> it, left NH at 5:30AM, drove to NJ to seal the deal and pick it up, arrived
> home the same day around 9:00 PM, tired but happy. Memorial weekend traffic
> after a year of Covid-19 restriction and rain slowed me down. The car fits
> on the U-Haul car hauler, inner tire sidewalls pressing against the inner
> edges of the open bed's rails. My Warn Pullzall eased getting it up and
> onto the trailer.
>
> The car seems to be very original, from the paint to the vinyl covering
> the dash trim. There are large rust holes in the floor, smaller rust holes
> in the bonnet, A-pillars, and rear fenders. Hopefully my welding skill are
> up to the task. To lead me on my journey, I need a plan. I searched the
> archives and found "Secrets to a Timely Restoration", an old post by Frank
> C; he lives on.
> http://www.team.net/html/spridgets/2004-10/msg00653.html
>
> Not enough detail for me, so I put together a plan. See attached. It is a
> first pass, with as much detail as I can envision. I'm sure I missed a few
> things, but I wanted a plan to keep focused and to mark my progress. More
> to follow as I evaluate what I have and start to dismantle the car.
>
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