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I think I live with his brother . What a guy has to do to go for a walk in -30C.

Sean

Remarkable resemblance. We saved this guy from the animal shelter a year ago in January. He's like my right hand, always there to follow me. Nothing more than a simple walk to make his day! Your dog looks like a good companion too. Here is a more playfull photo

I got my American Autowire kit in the mail today. This is the bomb as my wife likes to say. Very well laid out, with wiring by systems packages, A=engine starting and running, includes new keyed GM style ignition switch, B= charging systems, C=Head lights and comes with dash light switch, and floor push button dimmer switch, D= turns signals, etc... So you only add what you need, connecting to their fuse box as you go, no dangling wire mess!
Also comes with 175 amp master fusable link, which you can remove, that works great as an anti theft deterant(when removed)!
I'm very happy with it. So just have to finish bleeding brakes, then start wiring, which is exciting, because once it is wired, I can start putting all of the aluminum performance parts on it to lighten the load, and increase the performance. I think, come this summer, I'll pull the engine and work on cleaning up the engine bay, having the rewelding of the motor mounts done, to the correct engine angle, and continue the rust removal process for the body. This fall I hope to have the financial reserves to purchase a good welder, and start doing little metal repair projects. But I am still on track to get it road worthy for Petaluma Salute to American Graffeti Days in May. I won't drive it more than a mile that day. But by next year, should be able to uase it when ever, where ever( all driven by finances to get things, and make it safe!)

I had to pull my floor board on the drivers side to work on the brake linkage today. It turns out, my conversion kit came with too long of a linkage, so tomorrow, I'll get a shorter threaded rod or cut the one that came with the kit. I read this as a email today and thought the dog and cat lovers would like this as well as anyone with a soft heart in life. This is a salute to my last dog Sierra who we put to sleep a year ago when she delveloped brain cancer.
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old
Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa,
And their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and
They were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family
We couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the
Euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would
Be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as
Though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's
Family surrounded him Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for
The last time, that I wondered i f he understood what was going on.

Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any
Difficulty or
confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's
Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are
Shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly,
Piped up, 'I know why.'

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next
Stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good
Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'
The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that,
So they don't have to stay as long.'

So Remember:

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play
daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle
Them gently.