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[Jacques Reed]

Here's a few photos of the 20 year project. The little boy in the cab is now a 26 year old 737 pilot! Chassis is awaiting installation of rebuilt engine hence no cowl. I did not want to cut the crossmember at the top front of the cowl as is often done for expediency. For reliability, the engine is updated with 8BA crank and rods, 8BA valves, new inserts, alloy cam gear, original Johnson adjustable tappets. Using modern Airtex fuel pump. Still has original PCV system. Engine builder recommended using 8BA headbolts instead of studs as the Chinese made ones from a well known Ford parts company that I supplied him with stripped during torquing. Studs did not fully extend through nuts. Prefer look of studs, but, oh well. Toolbox was mint condition, unlike most. Seat cushion original but, surprise, surprise, I just learnt a fellow a few doors up the street is a retired canvas specialist and is currently making 2 replicas of it for me. Hope you find these interesting. I have hundreds of photos taken digital, and pre-digital and scanned documenting the resto. Helps when you come back to it after a long hiatus.