Dan, At times during this, Ive felt quite depressed, but once I heard that engine roar suddenly it all made sense why I was doing this (ok, its quite obvious, I want my car back, but at times I got quite disillusioned)
My favourite moment was of course the engine starting - after not much effort (in terms of fiddling with things - I didnt forget to put anything back - which amazed me) - but I just loved the sense of pace as everything went back together. Just one thing after the other, no real problems, just getting on with the job, alternator, radiator, coolant hoses etc etc It just all went on, no problems - as I'd already taken them all off. Then the feeling of having checked everything is back in place, and deciding that its time to turn the key.... wonderful. Oh, Ive just thought of something, Ive got to put all the interior trim back.... hmmm... and fit the new exhaust parts... but I sort of feel like I know what Im doing now - with any maintenance job... how long am I going to keep this pretense up to the list that I don't know what Im doing?... How long until I am the one giving tips and help to other listers.... no laughing at the back!... Ive touched nearly every part of my car in the last year... Ive already ordered some new rear shocks and some kevlar brake pads - I don't feel at all worried about attacking either of these jobs - despite never having done them before. I have an air of invincibility (probably unjustified...) - and you know what? - I quite like it up here.... Bring on the next job........ James ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Canaan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | Congrats, James! Somehow it becomes all worth it when you hear the engine | actually running. | | On my frame off restoration, I got the chassis done and planted the engine | in place. Everything was clean and shiny, but I was easily a year away | before driving the car since the body tub is still on a stand awaiting | attention. I needed to hear that engine so I hooked up enough components | and got it running sitting there on a rolling chassis. Kinda odd looking | to see it without a body, but it sure did the heart and spirit good to hear | it 'alive'. | | You're almost done! /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
