[RichMusson]

JA – Glad to hear you will make it after all. Look forward to saying you.

For those of you following Sid’s progress:
Sid has displayed real class throughout the assembly process. He has handled every little set back with a cool head, and great upfront planning.
I think Sid read the story about Noah and the Arch while he was planning the project.
He bought two of everything he needed to complete the assembly. For those that have built their car; y’all know first hand what these problems are all about. A lot of the available parts simply do not fit very well or just plain do not work properly. Sid faced this problem time and time again.
Every set back seemed to mean Sid open another bag and had an alternative method of
‘solving the issue’.

When I left Sunday it was soooo close. The last two problems to be fixed were:
1. Getting the exhaust pipes to line up properly. (We have ALL been there). They are too close to the car on both sides. One side is actually rubbing up against the paint. This will be fixed with a little ‘persuasion’ once we can get the car next to a tree. Some strapping will be attached to the pipe and it will be pulled it into place. Not really show stopper.
2. The lousy #$%^**ING; SUN OF A #$%%^&*; MOTHER@#$%^; #; $%%^^&* SUCKING; PIECE of #$%^&---manufactured by MR GASKET. It is supposed to be plumbing for Carburetor. This parts leaks gas like a geriatric that wears a diaper. This is one of those products that look good until you actually try to use it. It simply does not work! Any company that make this type of $hit should be ashamed of themselves. Now I’ll get back off of my soap box and return to the story

Sunday night Sid was discussing what store might be open where he could get some brass fittings and T’s and some good old ‘rubber’ gas lines?
Unfortunately I had to leave; however, I think it was too late in the day to get the needed parts. I am sure the car will be running today.

Overall Sid should be given a round of applause from everyone. As a side not there are a number of WCCC members that deserve a major high 5. Most notable is Kim Mullinix!