Saturday, May 1, 2010

The Prinz is going to bits!



I finally got to spend some time taking bits off of the Prinz. The front chrome bits are off, the mirror is off, the two front tires off and one of the headlights. Ran out of time before I could get the other headlight off. Good to save something for another day I guess.




Each of the bits as they come off are going into a zip locked bag that are labeled with the contents that will hopefully aid in the reassembly process. Having a box of each of the different sized bags and some different color permanent markers are very helpful in this process. These bags are then being carefully put into a large clear plastic box that will be separated by front, back or side of car. The wiring bits will be put where there is room. I just can't be organized all the time.
I also have started the search for some of the bits I am going to need. Currently I am trying to track down a hub puller. I would love to have a factory original but I think I might end up having to make one. Also I am starting to hunt for someone to do the bodywork. After thinking about it I have decided that I am going to farm that bit out to someone else. My garage is very small and I don't want to invest in all the bits I need to do it for this project. As much as I would love to say that I did every bit I do understand that it's just not going to happen right now.
You can see that there is some surface rust, and that the front end desperately needs just a few new bits!






On a non-NSU Prinz note I am very excited to also report that I am going to be taking a intro motorcycle class so perhaps I can add a two wheeled NSU to my collection some day too! Currently I have no idea how to ride a motorcycle something I am very excited to change very soon.

Well back to the garage I go! Stay tuned NSU fans for the next exciting installment of the 1960 NSU Prinz blog!