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Happy birthday to your son, Denny. And 20, I remember it well, I was trying very hard to not get seasick on a Navy scowl named the USS Magoffin.

Originally Posted by BradC

20!!!!!!!!!! I think I've got underwear that old..........LOL
Brad

Could I suggest that it might be time to change it?

Thanks Jack with my feable mind I sometimes forget..............what was I talking about
Brad

Big day today, got Don's T up on wheels with the engine and transmission installed too. Had a few little adjustments to make along the way, especially getting the front disc brakes to fit exactly right, but a little massaging got them done.

He has a bunch of stuff showing up tomorrow from Summit, Speedway, and Total Performance, so tomorrow night we can get things like his tie rod and drag link installed and dial in the alignment and driveshaft angle.

I have to say it really is coming out pretty nice, and he is thrilled. Still a lot to do, but not as much as we had a couple of weeks ago. Still pushing for having it fired up by the end of next weekend. If that happens we have a good shot at Thanksgiving in Daytona.

Don

That looks nice!!!! I like the clean look of the colors,they go together well.

I think you may need a carrier bearing on that drive shaft........

Thanks. I'm not sure if he needs a driveshaft........just some u joints bolted together. Hope the driveshaft shop charges by the foot.

Don

Don,
You guys are really moving along. It really looks good. I have to be honest, when I first saw the blue I didn't think much of it. But your son is right with the chrome and white walls it really looks killer. Great work!
Ken

Thanks Ken. I felt the same way. He painted the engine first, and when I looked at it I wasn't impressed because it just looked like a stock Ford blue engine. But now that things are starting to get bolted on I have to say it is really a good choice. The pictures don't really show it as it is either, the color pops against the polished and chromed stuff. I think when he gets his white interior in there will be enough contrast so it doesn't look overdone in blue. He still has a lot of shiny stuff coming today like tie rod. drag link, steering arm, etc so that should break it up even more.

Last night it was fun watching him sit there and stare at his car. He was like a 6 year old at Xmas. I'm also glad Dan won out in the argument we had last year. He was convinced he wanted to build Don a new frame and I said the one we had was fine. He finally just went out and bought the steel so that we had no choice but to build the new one. Now that I see how it came out I have to admit he was right.

Don

Don,
It's really neat to read your messages and picture you watching them and being so proud of them. You are a great Dad!
Ken

That blue couldn't have been a more perfect choice. Awesome job!

Thanks Ken, I know I dote a lot on them, but I can't even begin to imagine what my life would have been without having them.

Thanks also Falconvan. Glad you like it.


BTW, there is a new frame going together in the shop, Going to be pretty bullet proof I think.


Don

Come on, after all we've been through together your going to hold out on us now.I think someone should post a pic of your girlfriend just to straighten you out.

Will a picture of Pops and his babe do?

Don spill the beans quick before we see more of you . LOL NAA just kidding around but Bob on the other hand knows you .

The blue and chrome is another contrast that looks great together like your T Don . Really has some wow look built right into it . Both these cars are some that will stand right out in traffic and have people gazing at the lights.

Thanks guys, and you too Bob, that's pretty funny.

I never was one who could keep a secret, but all I can say is that a new frame is going together in our shop because Dan it taking his RPU a different direction. Dan just loves fabricating stuff, and I think he was bored now that the car was almost done, so he tore it all apart and is redoing everything. Don and I thought he was nuts, but now that we see what he has planned, it will be a better car. The one upside is that Don and I have been the recipients of lots of cast off parts.

Got a little done on Dons T tonight, nothing major, just some of the small stuff that holds you up. I spent 4 hours on the phone today trying to get his water pump and pulley situation straightened out. Talked to March Pulleys, Edelbrock, Summit, and Brassworks. Problem was we are converting a serpentine roller engine to v belt and nothing we bought was lining up. Finally got what we think is the solution, and have parts coming overnight that should do it..........I hope.

We did get his tie rod and draglink on tonight, plus his starter and other misc stuff. Pushed it outside just before it got dark for a couple of shots. Now it's time for my usual 2 AM dinner and bed.

Don