[wadesdad]

Most sequels are bad. Speed 2 for example - the out of control cruise ship.
This sequel, Maiden Voyage II, however, is much better than the original.

2 new pushrods and a visual inspection of all the round and round engine parts and I am back on the road. No one is certain why the pushrods failed. The best theory put forth was a backfire prior to break-in when the distributor was 180 off.

Today I drove all around - UNEVENTFULLY! The worst thing that happened is my fuel tank overflow worked properly at the gas pump and made a mess on their concrete.

After all the previous turmoil, I have to say it was pretty gratifying to get this far.

My son Wade got his first ride and asked when we are starting on his red Cobra with a white stripe. He said that way he can follow me to car shows. (Wade also wants a limosine to tote his friends around and a Mini Cooper for his everyday car. He's 3 &1/2 - we have time!)