Yesterday, pulled the front clip off (which was just sitting on the frame) and got ready to install the engine. A couple friends came over to help with that. The engine crane wouldn't roll well on the asphalt, so needed to be persuaded with a pry bar to get the engine positioned. We managed to get it in place with the transmission bolted to the engine. My friends had other stuff to deal with (like getting ready to go fishing), so I spent a long day bolting up everything needed to make it go. Managed to get all that done except for the clutch return spring, which I'll need assistance with. I also finally installed the filler strips between the firewall and the fenders. I discovered they couldn't be installed with the fenders on, as the inner fenders interfered with getting to the screws. I also realized I should have painted them black, but they're going to remain Omaha Orange. Friends are coming back over to help with getting the front clip back on.
I WILL be making Sunday's show. Biggest one in town.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
