daylight!

fired it up and got it to idle ok... not sure i did it the "right" way, but it's idling without stalling at least... pulled it out of the garage!! didn't have the balls to see if i could make it out of the driveway (subhashni wasn't home to help me if i got stuck).... so turned it around at the top, and blew the saw dust off...

tires rub at lock, might have to get different ones... brakes seem to be working, but probably need to be adjusted.... steering seems ok...

hi-tech alignment

puchased some hi-tech equipment to do an alignment myself... i'd explain it, but it's too complicated... (my original idea didn;t work since i couldn't stand a 2X4 on end under the car)...

got some new (old) rear drums since your welding skills are lacking...

here's what the back of the stud looked like after i pulled it out...

Sexy in black

Took it all apart again and started painting.

Nice rack

New tie rods, stearing shaft and it all works nicely.

collecting (saw) dust

too cold, i am sick... the bug continues to sit covered in saw dust... oh well, i was hoping to be able to drive dad down the street...