Now, here's a pic displaying the absolute wonder of cars that have spend their lives in California. You can see the original paint and the absolute minimum of rust. The pic is of the left front wheel well, and you can make out the back of the headlight bucket. The rest of the car is the same -- tiny amounts of surface rust here and there, but nothing at all structural!
When I first spotted Millie in the drive (while taking photos for advertising) I simply had to see what was under the tarp. When it became apparent that I might be her new owner, I reviewed the long list of projects I have -- and how very much I didn't need yet another. However, I've quickly become addicted. Millie has become the number one priority just now and I'm having a great time with her! This should stand as a warning to those browsing this forum who may not own a moggie but are considering it. They are delightfully simple to work on, and all the bits are light weight and easy to carry around. I should add that I've invested a lot of labor, but not all that much in parts. Many things that would be throwaway if made today are re-buildable/fixable with a little patience. The original workshop manual is excellent, both in content and detail.
