Driveshaft In.

I finally got around to installing the correct U-joints on the drive shaft, and installed the drive shaft, shifter and spedo cable in the car. No picz...it was a bit too cramped under the car in the garage, and it was over 90 degrees out, so I worked on the cold concrete in the garage.

Now I need to lay out all the parts I still need to install, go over my shopping list, and place some orders. I want all the parts in the garage this weekend and out of my attic and bedroom. I am motivated now that the water company has removed the large pipe from the driveway, and I "could" take the car on a ride if I were finished. Sarah is holding me to my September due date....but I want it done earlier! NOW!!!

This weekend I plan to start to lay the fiberglass on the dash, and possibly get working on the dash cluster. That should be a fun job.

Thanks Jimmy!

I really owe Jimmy a thank you for motivating me to install the motor and transmission this week. He called me up out of the blue, and said "I'll be over Wednesday with the hoist." So I pulled everything out of the garage and started to assemble the powertrain in the driveway.

It took a bit of persuasion to get the new motor, clutch and transmission to slide into the Vette, but we managed it. If you ever tried to stretch a hoist over the long nose of a mid-year Stingray with very fresh paint, then you know what I mean!


We had a few bolts we needed to clean, replace or modify with the clutch and bell housing...but nothing too serious. I will however, need a larger u-joint for the driveshaft.

Missing....Lost Arm

Last seen clutching Dewalt buffer in my driveway. If found please return....I will need it to finish buffing. May be hanging out with my common sense, because that hasn't been around for about a year also.

I have been color sanding, and buffing, and polishing to the point where I can hardly type this entry. So far it looks pretty good, especially considering that I am not a professional and this was done in my garage for a few hundred bucks. I still have some minor scratches from the 1500 grit color sanding in my clear, even after all the buffing/polishing. Maybe tomorrow I'll try some more...maybe not.