Well despite the weather we've started to work on the 66 Globetrotter. It was in pretty good shape considering, but there are enough signs of wear that we've resigned ourselves to the fact that we're in for a shell-off project with this.
I'll be working on it during weekends and evenings where available. The job keeps me moving and it has to take priority. Initial estimate is a two year project although I could see it being a bit more depending on work schedule and what we find along the way.
We considered doing a restoration, but has decided that we'll be happier with the result if we go with a custom refurb.
Here's what we started with:
Lot's of green algae, tree sap with dirt and the like ground in. The shell is in good shape with just one on the front and one fairly scratched up panel on the back.
Had to dig it out of a few feet of snow and put new wheels/tires on to get it home, but it was only a few miles and we managed it OK.