[Buzz]

Problem solved, Dudes! Thankfully, I established cylinder #1 on the dist, traced the wires around and indeed found two plug wires had been crossed. I sat and let her idle, revved a bit and listened for the first time to the sound through proper (non rusted out) pipes. What a beautiful noise it is! One of my dogs just recovering from the shell shock of yesterday's backfiring took off again and I'm sure my nearest neighbor, cranky old Mr. Atkinson a couple of hundred yards away was far from impressed. Thanks for the help, guys - as soon as she cools down, I will fill and bleed the clutch and brake lines and HOPEFULLY take her out for a short first drive around the neighborhood. If and when I get to that point I will surely reflect on how the kindness, help and support of the people here played a huge role in helping me make this dream a reality!!