Work on My F8, No. 11

[Jim Price]

Haven't done much the past two weeks:

Picked up the new (used) engine a week ago. It's a 1946 Mercury and comes with a guarantee from its owner! Bob has begun cleaning it in preparation for painting.

Began restoration of the control panel. Found that the speedometer and odometer work are in working condition. Ordered a new face panel for the speedometer and numbers for the odometer from Mac's. Picked up four new three-position push-pull switches for it. Checked all the guages and they appear to be ok. My order for a speedometer cable for the C4 transmission has arrived. Will pick it up next week.

Picked up the rebuilt master cylinder and reinstalled it. No leaks ...... yet.

Got a d--- bladder infection early this week and spent three days in bed with a bad fever! (Had planned on visiting my daughter for the week in CA with no work being done in my absence on the truck so timing of my illness was excellent! ) Recovery is progressing nicely!

Spent Thanksgiving by myself but had several neighbors drop by with the turkey and stuffing! Restored my faith in the human race!

Should have more to report next week.

Regards,
Jim