Thanks guys. Yes, it does seem like I might make it now. As all of you know, that first drive is fun but scarey.............so many "what if's." I was worried I might need more stall so it wouldn't lurch going into gear...........it doesn't, goes in very smoothly. Would it shake or shimmy going down the road........nope, rides pretty smoothly and I was actually able to take my hands off the wheel for a moment and it stayed straight. How would the brakes be? Great. No pull, and they bring it right down quickly.

I did have a water leak when I pulled back in. Nothing major, the chrome threaded plug I put in the top of the water pump isn't sealing. I'll replace it with a proper tapered brass plug and some sealant. Aside from that, it went pretty well. I know if I encounter rain I am going to have to pull over.......the slicks are just that, SLICK. Anything but a light touch on the gas pedal brought the rear end around.

It sure needs a good washing after driving it in the rain, but it was worth it. I loved seeing my Boys getting to drive it too..........especially Dan because the car would not exist in it's present form without his talents and hard work. He took it to another level for me.

Don