7/15 - !ENGINE OUT!

Special thanks to our Uncle Louis who came out, brought his engine lift, and helped us get the engine out.

We had most everything disconnected except the transmission cross member and mounts. We made quick work of those and were done in no time.

Right: I swear Louis and the kids look like they are on the cover of an album.

Left: Orion got to run the hoist for almost the entire time.

Left: Completely out.

Who is doing the rebuild

We loaded the engine, transmission, and carburetors into Louis' truck and took them out to http://autosportseattle.com/. They're going to get me a quote on rebuilding it all and boring the cylinders out so we can get a 10:1 compression. they are thinking they are 4 to 6 weeks out on having it done.

Left: AJ took a picture with me in it. 

We've been getting a lot done lately

• Pulled the dashboard but left all the switches and gauges attached to their wires
• Heater box and vents are all out.
• Electrical harness is completely out (with switches and gauges still attached)
• AJ Pulled all the interior trim panels this afternoon
• I pulled the clutch "Sub" Cylinder
• Hydraulic lines aplenty are completely free of the car.
• I'm ready to have body shops take a look at the shell.

Next to do:

• Drop the gas tank and find a radiator shop that will clean it and the radiator up.
• Get a couple of estimates on the body work
• Take the panels and the seats to an upholstery shop
• Take delivery of a scissor lift in the next week or two.