Repaired to 100%. I ordered a replacement set of stickers for all the stripes and such (from Australia of all places) and then it’s showroom ready.

I noticed the body panels have aged differently (or perhaps were swapped). Thinking about trying to match the original color in plastic paint.

Goddamn Rudy is dumb. And he was a lawyer? How?

Oh, in case you’re wondering about the original pattern- I traced and taped it.

There’s no chance I’m finding a spare, so…

Overhead projector acetate sheets, copper tape that’s conductive on both sides, a whole punch, a straight edge, an x-acto knife…. And my cheater (magnifying) glasses.

A couple of hunched hours later:

Why is my neck sore? It started by needing one of these:

(A busted keypad from a Big Trak)

It’s lovely of course, but I know I can’t fit in it…. If you have a head installed above your shoulders, this isn’t the car for you.

#CoSoCars

Apparently AI image generators avoid using religious images as a matter of policy. I was looking for a sleazy televangelist in an Elvis style jacket with dumb hair, crucifixes, and cash all over to be the pitchman for my cryptocurrency scam, HereafterCoin™️ “Now you CAN take it with you and fully enjoy the spoils of the afterlife!”

I didn’t get the crucifixes, but this one might do.

It can certainly feel that way.

I tell you what the AT AT needed was a “head” on its ass, or more diplomatically, a tail gunner. Big ole blind spot…

How the Northern Lights look near to Tacoma on my phone. To my naked eye (behave!) it’s nearly invisible.

I want this guy to prescribe me some stuff. I have no doubt they’ll be suitably recreational.

My girlie is the fucking coolest! I mentioned how much of the appeal of (picture one) was that it reminded me of an unfulfilled childhood desire (picture two). The latter arrived today!

Surprise surprise surprise! I’m spoiled. 😁

I built the speakers and gave them a space age paint job earlier (GR-Research kit). Now I built the moOde HiFi setup. 25 Watts, touchscreen. Not too bad, I must say for mostly being leftovers. (I’m still printing the back cover plate)

#CoSoMusic #CoSoHiFi (is that a tag?)

I don’t think I’ve ever had a funnier mix up with album art.

Okay sharks, here’s my business plan- we financially drain the remaining MAGA dumb fucks by selling “Trump ‘Gold’ Britches™️” which are gold colored adult diapers. We encourage them to “Shit Like a Patriot” in these made in China, chafing, uncomfortable, environmentally hazardous diarrhea hammocks. Our ad campaign? “Keep them focused on the shit coming out your mouth”. I’m seeking $250k for a 10% stake…

Of course I don’t NEED one, but growing up I always wanted a Big Trak and never got one…

Like so:

So I had some spare parts and an idea- I ordered this little hat amp(https://a.co/d/0R7lLUC), and now have the guts all functioning as moOde media streaming thingy. I’m more partial to Volumio, but moOde isn’t bad either.

Here’s my question- what kind of a box should I put this all in? Like, make a retro looking boombox, or something nice made of wood, or what? I think I’ll want different speakers regardless.

Kurt knew…

This spaceship has everything- hyperdrive, photovoltaic power couplings, and for your relaxation, a state of the art reel-to-reel tape deck for all your Brubeck and Coltrane needs…