[tristan]

There is some major progress to report again this week: completion of most of the bodywork and now the Jimmy is in primer! There are still a few smaller parts like the cowl and inner fenders to deal with, and then undercoating of the undercarriage. Then it's on its way to the mechanical shop for an overhaul.

I've decided to have the truck spot-painted in its original ochre for the time being to preserve my investment in the bodywork. It will look good but of course the paint job won't be of show quality; that will have to come at some time in future when (or if) I decide to invest enough to lift it from "fine driver" to "show quality" status. My objective now is to get the truck roadworthy and to get as much of the body and mechanical work as I can afford behind me.