Amanda Hillery

Hi Brian I think it is the original color of the car, but you might be correct that over the many years is became muted so that when I went to “match” it we came up with a new color if you know what I mean. Interior paint, that I presume to be original, matches new exterior color. I can ask the nice guy who painted it for name or number of color…or if you like I can ask him to paint a little test swatch that I could send to you. Let me know. -Amanda

Yes, the water collects at my feet and passenger side too. However the front wind screen gasket is good ( I think). It was flaring up at the corners so I tacked it down with some silicone. I recently replaced all the gaskets around the doors (universal type)….but still not totally water tight. Now I must open door to roll up window all the way. I hope over time the gaskets flatten out and becomes a better fit. It was suggested that the leak could be coming from the air intake vents on the hood and then through heating system. That sounds right too because if I have anything in that little cubby under the glove compartment it gets wet. I will try to fix it prior to rainy season. Thanks Amanda

Hi Bryan, Thanks, it was actually your little photo montage that inspired me to do the same. Nothing like Hwy 1 in your old Suby to put a smile on your face. I am actually quite a Luddite and so this was the first time I used my digital camera & I just used FlickR because I saw that was how you did it. I guess I just stepped into the new millennium. -Amanda

Hi All, I am smiling like a proud parent. Thank you for all the compliments. Yup, ’77 DL 2x4, standard transmission. State of the art AM radio, horn and seat belts. I have had Bluey ‘since 1998. (I have a tomato bisque red ’78 wagon with Ken and Barbie pin stripes down the side before in the early ‘90’s but that had a lot of rust). I saw Bluey (her previous owner called her Sandy….go figure) and left a note on her that I would like to buy her. The owner phoned me back and said he was not ready to sell but would contact me in a year. He did and I did. I am the 3rd owner. The first family (also in California) had her the longest and I think they did have a garage. Kevin, the second owner probably had her for five years here in the city (he bough a Suzuki Side Kick….go figure). I have no garage and live in a city with smog and lots of sun, fog, wind and rain. What I am trying to say is, yes, she has had cosmetic surgery. A heart transplant too(engine). Everything is original though…she is just being refurbished. In the interior the front dash is cracked & the front seats are quite torn up. The back seat and the head liner are perfect. I don’t know why but I love driving this car. The world looks more beautiful from behind the wheel. Perfect size for transporting dogs and for car camping. There are a few things that still need to be improved: -carb adjustment -one leak in heavy rain -heater …other than that she drives like a dream. I cruse along at 70 on the HW (30 mls to the gallon). Everything works. Beep beep. -Amanda

Hi All, ...wanted to share some pics & say hello. Todd thank you for all the kind support. -Amanda http://www.flickr.com/photos/58233601@N00/