Good to get a break from it and a fresh start today. Keep it up guys. It'll all pay off soon!

Pics from yesterday.

Thomas had to go to work, this morning, so I didn't feel right pushing it last night and keeping him up.

I cost us at least 40 minutes in dropping the engine in when I put the dogbone mount on the transmission....backwards.

Even though this has taken twice as long as we all thought, Ben'* Bonne will be buttoned up tight. No shortcuts, so slop. A VERY thorough job and a few extra things that we didn't plan on addressing, but did, since the motor was out. I have learned ALOT of tips and tricks and if I had to do it all over again, I am sure it would have taken about half the time.

Pics from Yesterday!

Various motor shots

Back of front cover
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Timing chain set-up
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Front rockers....duh
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Rear motor passages (main seal already covered-up)
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Rear cover on
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Hey....There IS a subframe under all that grime
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Going back in!
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Back where it belongs
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Thanks BC, for your patience and support.
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That makes me hawt...

<note to self....stay FAR away from Doug whenever he is near Ben'* drivetrain>

I can't thank Thomas and Julie enough for opening up thier house and garage to us for the last 3+ days. We took Thomas away from his family and he got very little done except for helping us. (Andrew, Thomas would like to add a Bonneville Club sticker to his low 12 second grand prix, so I will be ordering a couple for him, soon)

Also, a BIG thanks, to Thomas' friend, John. He was very instrumental in helping with every tricky situation and many unknown issues that popped up. He has a similar need on his Grand Prix GT and of course, Ben and I will be there to help him complete his project.

Way to go guys!! Good to see things are coming along and the Engine and trans is back in its place!!!

GOOD ONE!!!!

so slop huh? that dont sound good...

nice work guys.. that tranny really had a story behind it now!

i see a wrinkle on the decal

waiting for the PM about the decals from ya nonstockbob

IT WORKS!!! OH MY ****ING GOD IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They have it in the air, the wheels took in gear after about 1 minute of off/on runs. It'* alive.... ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have recieved word that Ben'* bonne just had twins....

Awesome work EVERYONE. Thats awesome.
Can't wait for a detailed description on how much more awesome that L36 feels behind that Doug Stage III tranny.

Hehehehe.... D.*. Racing strikes again

Doug, I'm not sure if anyone noticed the "D.*." carved into the side of my front cylinder head . I forgot it was there!