ironmike

Those who succeed come to realize they have effectively made a lifestyle change, and it is to be maintained as such. The benefits are not just physiological, but psychological as well. You did this--no one did it for you. Savor the sense of satisfaction and well-being--you earned it. Resist the urge to look critically upon others who have not your sense of commitment and dedication (despite any obvious need on their part); but, rather provide quiet yet competent influence by continuing to lead this lifestyle of healthy example. Congrats, and carry on!

A old friend who curates a collector's private museum used tubes whenever necessary rather than alter the integrity of original (OEM) wheels/rims. Some of these bikes were ridden (as can be required in some show venues), but carefully as you might imagine. In this peeling-chrome case, I'd look for and acquire a set of OEM wheels, then take my time experimenting with potential solutions. (That would strongly appeal to my OCD, which I've come to appreciate can, in detail-oriented issues, be deemed a superpower! 😉 )

Happy Birthday! The first fifty are preparation for the real test--the next fifty. Work smarter, not harder, and savor every day--it really does work. 😉

ECU & relevant sensors connected/grounded as needed . . ? Key switch on, run switch on, sidestand switch on (up), fuel pump running/pressurized, trans in neutral/clutch lever pulled in . . . it should start. Are we missing anything . . ?

Nicely done; creativity, patience, and deliberation pay off. Congrats!

These may be more advanced/sophisticated/expensive than your friend might need, but it's worth looking into--their stuff is pretty awesome. They're in Denver, CO. https://system76.com/

Had a similar problem with ants (drawn to seepage around an old plumbing junction in a wall). The old plumber who fixed the problem spread some diatomaceous earth in and around the area of the ants--all traces of them were gone within a couple of days. He explained that he used it as "green solution" for any insect problems on his jobs. If you don't disturb the ash-like powder it can be a permanent solution. https://learn.eartheasy.com/articles/diatomaceous-earth-non-toxic-pest-control-for-your-home-and-garden/

Sprockets with holes for retainers are usually intended for use on spline shafts with threaded ends to accept a securing nut (and often safety wire). In these cases, the sprocket does not float along the splines but is secured by the shaft's nut to a fixed position on the shaft.

I remember aftermarket sprockets with similar threaded-holes designed/intended for the application of generic puller assemblies--no idea if that's the intention here.

Crunch all the numbers, to include those that will incur recurring costs (taxes, utilities, etc.) before making any decisions. Compare to the cost of periodic short-term hotel/motel room rental. Always consider the inherent quality of life & peace of mind aspects for everyone involved. A forty-minute drive diminishes in importance.

We get native green moss on parts of our heavily shaded front sidewalk (we like the look). The local birds will take it for nesting material. If it becomes too much, it can be scraped up with a flat shovel and placed on patches of bare earth. What the birds don't take will adhere to the the bare earth as ground cover if there's sufficient shade. That works well for us. It's an old-school Louisiana gardeners' trick.

Things to do: Fix/replace the leaking fuel filter--do NOT delay, do it right away--clean up any & all traces of the issue, and disclose the repair in the maintenance documentation. Get as much original documentation together as possible (title, maintenance records, etc.). Write out the entire tale of your Dad's experiences with the car (reference any lore regarding previous owners if known). Never underestimate the power of the story that accompanies the car. A 2-door hardtop is more desirable than a 4-door, but less than a convertible; a powerglide (2-speed) trans is less desirable than the 3-speed auto. Nonetheless, there will be some collector interest. Originality will be this car's primary strength in an otherwise softening part of the market ('50s through early '60s non-muscle cars). Your estimated price range may be reasonable, with the usual dependencies (geographic market, erratic auction ROI, etc.). The vehicle's attraction is somewhat niche; so, be prepared to wait for the right buyer. Best of luck!

Been there, done that . . . This was my experience; my current opinion is based thereon. YMMV . . . From '90 through 2017, I was an absentee landlord for a large (mortgaged) house in a desirable neighborhood on the north side of San Antonio, Texas. I did use a management company. At first, it worked out passably well; tenants were almost all military families (overall, great people). At best, I broke even; mgmt fees and routine maintenance ate up any residual profit. In 2008 the economy tanked--everything changed. Fees increased, then the mgmt company was bought out, the quality of services plummeted, essential maintenance was ignored, and the military cut back on housing subsidies (off-base housing). Local laws changed, disproportionately favoring tenants both in application aspects and "squatters' rights". The quality of potential tenants, and their commensurate credit standing, declined appreciably, but such issues were no longer adequate (or legal) reasons to deny tenancy. By 2012, I'd had enough. After the departure of the last tenants (with whom I had to threaten legal action), I had to completely renovate the home (to include repairing all the damage and replacing stolen appliances and fixtures--not even a light bulb was left). No more renting, we kept the house as a second home for five years, selling when the market sufficiently recovered. The current atmosphere (2024) is not especially conducive to being a landlord--especially for a house one might care about. Get some squatters in there, and you've lost. Raw land may well be another consideration, but that's circumstantially debatable. No, I have no interest in being a landlord again. My advice . . . sell the property, pay off any liens, and invest any profits.

Hmm, $5500-7500 . . . One owner? Maintenance documentation? Stock parts? The more it's OEM, the closer to the upper range.

As I recall, this was popular among folks who wanted to enhance fuel mileage and temper cruising rpms. The (analogue) speedos tended to be more accurate (stock they read a bit high) but the odo will be off (recording fewer miles). There was a slight decline in 1st gear acceleration, but most hardly even noticed. It was an easy mod that usually only required rear chain adjustment. the stock sprocket (17T) has a rubber-like bushing; most of the aftermarket (18T) replacements did not.