I got a lot of work done on the valley pan over the weekend. Still more to be done but it fits at least. What a pain in the ... I need to clean up the welds some but nothing major. Anyway thinking about what Tubbed440 was saying about water collection in the valley, I can honestly say the only time I ever noticed water in a stock valley pan was when I purposely filled by buddies 383 when we steam cleaned the engine. I really don't think it will be a problem (If I get 3 inches of water, oil, ATF or whatever in there - I think I will have bigger problems than just the coil shorting out). I started fitting the upper plenum to the lower just trying to figure out where things will go. It's starting to take shape. Of course, you get on a roll and run out of welding gas. Oh well. I'm going on a short trip at the end of the week anyway so it will have to wait until I get back.
Talked to the painter today, he says that the car will be back from the prep place (long story) wednesday and will be ready to shoot. I'll believe it when I see it. It's somewhat encouraging though!
