[Andy Friar]

This is the point in our build where sleep was in short supply. Mid Sept until late Oct of this year. Not uncommon to be out in the garage at my Dad's (20 mins highway drive away) past midnight when I leave for work at 6:30a and have a 1 hour commute. I hit 2a a few times, and I even think 3a. That is not as impressive to me as it is that Pete and Dad were right there along side of me that late most of the time. Pete lives 30 mins away too.

New parts everywhere, Jim's old engine (late 70's build) being checked to see if operational for test hits.

Dad finishing up lashing the valves after putting in the GM 140 cam

Engine ready to go back in, carnage of new parts and work tables.

Jim's old gage panel restored with scotchbrite. Autometer in dash mount gages ordered to fit holes then the backs spray bombed black.

Dorman OEM replacement Chevy HHR (fan module $68 Rock auto, wiring pigtail like $6) fan installed with some quicky aluminum tabs. Just had to zip a few tabs off the fan and it bolted right up. Best money per time and function spent on the car thus far.

Dad and Bill cutting the carpet to install seats.