75/5 restoration evaluation

[Alfetta]

Working on rear fender fitment.  Here is concept if it is to swing with the rear wheel....




Still pondering this...  I like the look but i will have to fabricate us some fender stays... I think i need to define a seat and get a look at the complete package...

[faffi]

I like the idea of it, because it can look cool, although I personally think a smooth fender following the arc of the wheel would look nicer than the formed stock plastic unit. It will also add unsprung weight, but not to a degree that it would influence my choice.

[Alfetta]

So rear fender fitted....  I can now install drive shaft and flexi boot then move on to the seat options...  But now comes my next rant ....   I was going to lube the u joint as it feels good gut lube is old. However this looks like another GERMAN gotcha.....   I looked at replacement shaft assemblies, but those are stupid priced. So I will have to bring off the original impact stakes and go from there......   

Why....   I don't understand....  But so it goes....