Fuel gasket still leaking. Gas gauge still broken. Removed sender again and drained slight amount of fuel from float again, and remelted float to seal it. Re-installed gasket and sender, soldering pickup wire directly to sender. Gas gauge now works! By midnight, gasket is showing signs of leak yet again.

Had exhaust pipe welded/patched today. Muffler shop says it won’t hold; header pipe is rusted through, and should be replaced. Car runs much quieter now. In fact, now other aromas and sounds are evident: Gas tank fumes are terrible. Rattle beneath right-front section is loud. Removed fuel sender and replaced gasket with home-made version. Emptied [...]

On Monday, patched exhaust pipe (temporary/muffler quick-fix kit). Got car cover just in time for sudden ice/snow storm (Thurs-Fri). Fuse issues becoming evident (loose fuses). Noticed cracked/rusted front bumper mounts this week (explains unattached front bumper).

Installed temporary rear-view mirror. Gas fumes seem worse. Bondo work evident Bought radio antenna (not installed yet)

Picked up 1800E from Charlotte First impressions (pre-drive) Good shape (body) Engine appears to leak oil Windshield cracked, door lock broken Needs paint Interior in great shape Extra pieces (bumper not attached) No evident rust Drove from Charlotte to Raleigh Muffler really needs work Rear-view mirror (interior) missing Seats not positioned right Speedo/gauges dead Exhaust [...]