[Dr Jkel]

Oh you are right but it is just kinda frustrating after all this time to be waiting on some LED lights and a few fender braces. I know there is alot that goes into it, an extremely amount of liability placed on the shops shoulders and the fact of getting things right the first time.

Since there is no rain today they will be taking it out for some miles to ensure things are working correctly.

Kinda funny though...they were working on the motor and breaking it in, trying to get the computer to learn the new system it had and all of a sudden it just quit running, like you hit the switch. They spent about 2 hours checking everything to ensure it was connected, ensuring that something wasn't loose etc.... only to find out that it was simply out of gas. You have to laugh at those stuations.

Supposedly they are going to run it a little while this afternoon, put some stress on the motor, tranny, rear end etc.... kind of get the motor rpms up.....change the oil again and then tomorrow put some miles on it at highway speeds. They really don't want to flog it till the rear fender braces get put on in case it flexes them a little...I can understand that because at this point it is easier to wait than take a chance of messing up a body panel.

These little delays are making the unltimate finish date to keep getting pushed back. They did tell me that once I get it that I have to bring it back after 1500 miles and have it checked. Said it would take a week. They are gonna re-check every nut, bolt connection on the truck to ensure that all items are right.


On a side note I really don't think I understood all that goes into something like this. I see it as a 63 Chevy Pickup, but once you change the entire drivetrain, electrical system, running gear and massage every body panel I guess it is to be expected that delays occur. After having been through this process I laugh now when I see ads for classic vehicle that say " Restored". They have no clue about restoring especially when you look at the pictures of the vehicle.

I liken this truck to Speedster's car, even though his is way more techinically advanced than mine, I think the process is still the same.

Side Note # 2..... I was playing on the net and e-mailed a couple of magazine editors about my old truck. They requested pictures, so I sent them some of the ones I had. A couple of them were intersted in putting my truck in their mags, so that is kinda cool. Now just have to get it back, LOL