List:
I caught the bug tonight and pulled the transmission and engine (separately)
by myself. All the recent talk about shop cranes got me looking for one. I
bought one at Kragen for $137 yesterday and picked up a load-leveler with
chains at the new Harbor Freight less than one mile from my work for $30.
Today I bought a 750lb engine stand for $35. Sure beats renting anything.
Tonight I pulled the tranny and then decided to give the crane a try. After
I removed the engine mount brackets from the block, I had more room to
maneuver the engine to get it out. Mounting it on the engine stand will be
tomorrow night's task. I thought I was asking for trouble doing both things
alone, but it worked out without any damage to the car or me.
I scheduled the mobile soda blasting guy to come a week from Saturday. I
plan on using 6 mil plastic to create a tent-like area on the concrete slab
on the side of my house. I'll be sure to post photos again for those
interested. This Saturday I'll be driving to "Triumphs Only" to find a
reasonable OEM left quarter panel. Wayne's place is about 45 minutes away.
The misaligned aftermarket quarter panel on my car was one of the main
reasons to dive into all of the body work rather than just swap the frame.
More updates later. Time for bed.
Andy
CD6746L HVDA
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