I haven't provided any update on the 535 project car in quite awhile (since May?) and, admittedly, we didn't do much right after The Vintage.... what with vacations, Summer, my mechanic friend Steve being out of the country, etc., etc.... but, she's nearly completed, with only a few small remaining items left to do.
Here's a summary of the work completed over the past few months and those few remaining gnats that I hope to complete this Fall ... just in time to put her away for the Winter

I'll be looking forward to driving her next Spring and shaking out any newly discovered gremlins
- completed stereo system install (however discovered issue with the 4 channel amp, specifically, the rear right channel doesn't function). Will resolve this in the Fall or Winter
- installed UUC duel-selector rod (original one they sent with the short-shift kit was the wrong length)
- bled clutch and adjusted clutch pedal stop
- had full valve adjustment done (when having the car (MegaSquirt) dyno and tuned by Peter Florance in May, it was discovered that the engine vacuum reading was too low, and he suspected a valve adjustment issue.) Valves were indeed tight and valve adjustments were made... now she runs very smooth and fast
- wired up fog lights. Resolved check panel lights issue cause by bad ground and connector/wire on the rear taillights
- hooked up washer nozzles and hoses. Installed new battery hold-down hardware
- removed and re-aligned the Hartge front valance and the front bumper (needed a 1/4" more room to get turn signal lens and trim piece in under the bumper). All's good now
There are still a few remaining issues, but I expect to have them all addressed in the coming couple of months, these include:
- installation of edge protection seals on door frames (pinch welds) when available/obtained?
- resolve non-working tachometer issue... may be a MegaSquirt box issue or bad tach in cluster?
- install boost and air/fuel gauges in the ashtray area
- obtain and install couple of small & misc. pieces, etc. in the interior
It has been a fun almost two years on this project and the car came out almost exactly as I envisioned it... but, naturally it took about 6 months longer than expected, as it's the little things that either delay things or at least slow you down

My personal thanks to Steve, Brad, Ian, Todd, Peter, Jerry and the VSR team for their great contributions to Project Sepang... and, of course to the many here who sold or gave me parts that are now part of this car... specifically, Ted, Eddie, Randy, Dana, Aaron, Chris, Ray, Mike, Jim, and a few I'm sure I've forgotten. You guys are the best!!!
Now, to enjoy the car (and little this fall, but really starting next Spring) for a couple years and then... who knows

Here are a few pictures of some of the work referenced above.
-RoyW
