didn't get a lot done today, but i did manage to get the reduction gear starter and the header installed (thanks jim)... I also put the aluminum coolant take on just to see what it looks like in place. i still have to find the fittings for it. the starter install went quickly, but the header was a pain. i had to break out the cherry picker, lift the engine and remove the motor mount and take off the center link to get it to fit in there.

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Hope my engine bay looks as good as yours! Did you have problems putting in the gear reduction starter? I have one but it is still a ways out before I can install it.

Header looks great, reduction Starter goes on real easy,doesn't it

Yah... Starter was a breeze. But I never seen the problem installing the old one though. With the intake out, working with extensions and a swivel from underneath and a helper holding the socket on the bolt from up top....

Looks good. Still impressed.

Man that's looking great Steve!!
Love the color match cam box covers!!

Thanks guys...

And I finally glued some veneer to the back of his glove box lid!!
Can't have him driving around with a crappy dash in this thing!!

Alan keeps threatening not to get my dash wood done so he can have his car on the road first.

you get your radiator sorted?

I seem to have lost the gauge panel....

Kids kids, I lost my whole car

its not lost, i know exactly where it is

You mean you know who you sold it to?
Sorry, but you left the door wide open )))))