Turns out that we're not only crazy and stupid, but apparently fairly good at both of those things.
First the stupid:
It was posted a while back, but it needs to be seen again. Here we have D!ck installing a subframe using a lift an engine hoist, and jackstands, all at the same time.
Figure 2: again we can't seem to grasp the concept of the lift. Apparently I haven't figured out what creepers are for either
Figure 3: while an explanation is probably necessary, there is no remotely logical explanation of what is taking place here. Perhaps Jon rolled over onto the floor so that he could complain (which makes him happy).
Figure 4: Given the timeframe for the scope of this rebuild, it seemed only natural that we do our best to emulate the manner in which people dealing with big projects work. Here we've taken some pointers from Caltrans and the lovely state of California. While there are only two of us who are "supervising" pictured, there is likely one more person standing out of view, one who had to take the photo, and at least one person off in the corner fiddling around with something like a steering column (Gregg, aka Gandalf).
Now for some proof of craziness. All of this happened in a month. Tonight the car is strapped down in its trailer and ready to hit the road tomorrow morning. It runs, it drives, and it's more complete than its ever been. There are a couple little things to fix, but with these types of cars there is
always something to fix or do. I can't thank the guys enough. They did an incredible job. This year there was no all nighter like last year. We weren't up until 5am, a mere 6 hours from the time we were supposed to check in at SEMA. This year the latest D!ck left the shop was around 8pm. It only happened once, and it happened several days ago. I'm amazed at what the crew accomplished, but above all else, I'm amazed by how they accomplished this rebuild. Everyone went above and beyond what a customer could ever ask for. Nothing is a better indication of this than the fact that I was the last person to hear about our little 2010 SEMA thrash.
So, we had so much free time today I had a chance to make a stand for our new sign that Mike Casti was kind enough to create. You would be amazed what can be created with little bit of scrounging around the old parts pile, some scrap metal, and a little planning. Looks ok I think. I think it might even put all of those people with crying dolls and drive in window trays to shame.
Here she is,
Hope to see you guys out in Vegas,
Matt
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