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The top trim piece on the grill was sticking out farther than the hood profile line.

Lots of off/on, and a little modification, but 12 hours later it's close enough for the time being. I've got to put headlight buckets in, plus all the hardware.

Been chipping away at the X. Steve came over and helped me get the front sheet metal on and gapped. Going to have to do some work on the hood. But getting closer

This is a bolt on fiberglass hood, with lightweight springs on the hinges. I bought it used so I don't know the brand. I should weigh it next time I have it off to see what it weighs.

You can see by the dust track on the seal I'm close. Maybe another 1/2" , then I'll glass a wall back in for strength. Driver's side back Passenger side back

After second cut.

Worked on the hood today. Getting some clearance for the A12 air cleaner base. Made 2 cuts to get some clearance.

So I'm putting the sheet metal back on next. Have a appointment with Noel to get the front & back glass & vinyl top on come December. Can't wait!

I double checked valve lash. Had one out .003 all others within .001. Tomorrow I'm going to run a wire to idle solenoid, then start hanging the front end sheet metal

It has stayed at 170 so far, but don't have 90° temps right now. Yesterday I got the frontend aligned using a friends gauge. -1/2° camber 3.5° caster

I'll do a quick home alignment tomorrow to get ride height, toe in, caster, camber. Before going forward with sheet metal.

Stall converter is a little loose, but I think it will be ok. It helps with the choppy idle. PS is nice with the Bergman steering box. I think I can move forward with the front sheet metal.

Replaced thermostat, drilled a .030 hole in it to avoid air pocket. Worked great. Took it off the stands and drove it down the street. Big milestone.

So did a second fire up today to run it up to temperature. I have a 180 thermostat in it. It continued to climb past 180 and I shut it off at 200. I pulled the thermostat and tested it. It opened but very slowly. So I have a 165 coming. It also didn't have the bleed hole. I'll make sure the 165...

Trust me after I get everything shook out, I'll be testing out the WOT! I'm looking forward to re-creating this picture.

I had a video on my phone but it won't load.

Got the old girl fired up today. Only hickup was I didn't have power to ballast in run position. Once I fixed that it fired right up. I only ran it a minute or 2. I need to retop off the fluids. Trans, PS, coolant, ect. I did have a valve cover leak that needs attention.

Primed the oil system today. Showed 70 psi.

Engine bay is kinda busy looking, but no way around it. I'll work on getting it neater after it's running. Next is to crank it over to check for spark, then reprime the oil pump and check oil pressure. Also install new valve cover gaskets & hardware