March 2004	Engine arrival
		I decided to purchase an engine lift to make life easier.  Sure I could have rented one but I would have had to rent it at least two different times and I found a reasonably priced engine hoist. Here the engine is coming off the back of the truck.
		The engine cleaned up really well.  I ended up having it bored out 40 over, new oil pump, pistons, rings, reground and polished camshaft. They gave the heads a value job.  I cleaned each of the hydrolic lifters. Aren't you impressed?  arh arh arh They also "wire brushed and magnifluxed" the block which is why it looks so new. I went ahead and bought a new water pump since a local auto parts store was having a grand opening and I got a pretty good price on a new water pump. It is not installed yet... obviously. Some folks wondered why the blue value covers. Well to be honest, chrome covers were out of my price range and I had a can of  blue engine enamel already.  I will not say "price is no object".
		Stewart shipping called and the kit is in route. I am told they have a lift that will lift the kit and 6 to 10 boxes off the truck. I was told I do not need to have anyone there to help and that they would use a dolly to roll it right into my garage.  The big question is will it all fit in a two car garage??  Anyone know what the Factory Five return policy is?  lol I did build a body buck based on the template provided in the installation manual.  The plan is to put the body in the back yard and use the whole garage for the frame and boxes.  I will tell you how accurate the template is after put the body on the body buck.  I figure it will be okay to leave the body in the back yard when I can do some of the body work in he great outdoors. For those wondering if you have enough space I also made use of the shed in the back yard to store parts from the donor.  If you look closely you can see 4 tires, gas tank, pedal box, wiring harnesses, steering column and steering rack as well as some camping stuff.
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