PHOTOS OF THE NEW ENGINE

Don and I unloaded the new engine this morning.  We are so thankful for our hydraulic hoist.  Otherwise that 650 pound engine would still be in the back of my truck and we would be waiting on ten of our closest friends to help us.  

Shown in the photo to the left is the engine mounted on the stand.  This afternoon I began painting the areas of engine block that will be covered by the motor mounts, generator, starter and intake and exhaust manifolds.  A final coat of paint will be applied after the engine is assembled.  That is the way it was done in 1961.  

Paxton came over late this afternoon and welded the last patch panel in place on the fenders.  The only remaining patch panels to be installed are on the trunk lid and the bottom of the driver's door.  Then we make it RED.

I love this car...

Tom McCurry