So another month and some more progress has been made. I purchased a new water pump, the one I had was knocking and getting ready to crap out. And luckily i also found that my timing chain cover had a whole about the size of quarter in it. Can you believe that sludge and grime was caked so thick on there that it plugged the whole itself...coolant would have literally been spraying out of my engine. anyway i replaced that with minimal expected frustration. But it so far has been worth it. Also I grinded down all the surface rust in the engine bay and sealed it with a rubberized sealant to prevent corrosion. After all was installed I painted all parts black. I decided that since the engine was modified it shouldn't be the original ford blue. Black, minimal colors and no chrome is a theme that I am carrying throughout the car. I am aiming to make this car a road racer as oppose to the drag car that was first envisioned. something that I could maybe enter in a auto cross style race. currently I am facing some electrical problems that have got me a little down. If you recall I was able to drive it a while ago, but now cannot until I jump over this electrical hurdle. So the bitterness of understanding that another hill will have to be crossed to get to the top is somewhat discouraging.
I have been wanting to mention that a lot of this work has been possible and easier because of a good friend of mine that has an invaluable quality of patience, knowledge and most of all selflessness. Jason has been a long time friend of mine and we share the same interest for cars along with many things but this project of mine he has particularly helped me through. Many times he has taken the lead where I am unsure or given his opinion when needed and am forever thankful. He just like me has sweated and burned many hours of our day on this vehicle, never asking for a fee or anything in return which any other person sure would. I am deeply in his debt and owe him more than what I can afford. I was not born with a brother but have no doubt that I do have on today. I don't know how far along I would be if it wasn't for him or the people that do encourage me. Maybe I might have given up, or be headed in the wrong direction. But I know the road would be much harder if I did not have the right people to help me achieve my dreams.
peace be with you.
