Craig
The windshield should be glass, you are right. It is good that you
see no visible rust; butyou know there's going to be some somewhere,
they all have some. Gordon's has new tops and all the parts
related. The numbers for Gordon's are: 714-523-3512 & 562-802-1608.
It wouldn't be bad to check all wheel bearings and grease them up
with Amsoil, it does the best job of anything. There are many lube
points, some easy to get to and some not; but you got to do them all.
Yes you found the bilge plug hole. My plug looks homemade too and is
of brass, it works fine. You drain your oil through the hole as well.
Dave the Wave can help you with more questions on getting it ready
for your first swim.
Marty

--- In amphicar-lovers@y..., Craig Taylor wrote:
> Hi all, I have a few questions. First I had a good look at the car
last
> night. It is complete and runs well. The owner is in Florida and a
> friend of his is selling it for him so can't answere alot of my
> questions. I was told the car has been in storage sence 89. I
noticed
> it has a plexi glass windshield. I thought these cars had glass
> windows. It has had some body work done. No evedence of rust can be
> found. It needs a new top and the front top bow, on the driver
side,
> needs to be rewelded. Can anyone give me a # for Gordons imports?
Do
> they have an 800 #? Sence this car has been in storage so long I'm
> wondering if anyone could give me a run down of the items I should
hit
> with Amsoil. Wheel bearing come to mind but I'm sure there are a
lot of
> lube points on these cars. I also noticed a hole behind the rear
> pasenger wheel. I can see the oil pan drain plug through it. Is
that
> the bilge plug hole? I found a plug in the glove box that looks
home
> made. Could someone send me a snap shot of theirs? I don't know
that
> I'd trust the plug I have in the water. Who's a good supplyer for
Tops
> for these cars? Gordons? Sorry no pics yet. The batery was dead
last
> night.
> Thanks again for the help.
>
> Craig, Flat Lake Alaska




        
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