What a journey! I've had a lot of 'fun' with this car.
I purchased the car back on the 29th of February. Regrettably, I broke several golden rules in acquiring the car, the most important of all is that I trusted the roadworthy. There were several minor body related items I wanted attended to and as I sussed out various body repairers, structural rust in the sills and in the front was identified. Boy did I feel stupid! A further check by my mechanic found another half dozen unroadworthy items! Under threat of reporting to Vic Roads the RWC provider and the previous owner agreed to see to the repairs.
During this time I had been searching for the previous owner. Thanks to this forum, as you know the previous owner was tracked down. We had a terrific conversation about his car and he insisted that the books were handed over to the interim owner. Last week I picked the car up. Only when I fronted the 'gent' with my knowledge of his dealings did his wife remember that she had all the books in the back of her car! So at last I have the records and boy are they spectacular. From the original purchase through Clemens Sporting Cars, through every registration renewal notice, every Benincas Service, every journal entry of every tank of fuel purchased, they are an absolute credit to Mr. Hacche.
As it turns out, there were 3 items of the 11 left unrepaired by the mechanic providing the dodgy RWC so I am taking him to Vic Roads and perhaps VCAT anyway. Whilst this is occuring I was wondering about a couple of other things I'd like to have addressed.
Can anyone provide advice on -
Finding the original cross-hatched material or equivalent for the drivers seat
Replacement visors
Dash timbers - refurbished or replaced
Inside cracked A pillar repairs or replacement
Rear seat belts - where to purchase and have fitted
Where to purchase correct mirrors
Where to purchase correct wheels
Many thanks again to all who helped me!
Derek
