She is up and running and tons more fun then before.

New OEM clutch feels twice lighter on the pedal and grabs with impeccable precision.
No extra parts, no leaks, so perhaps tomorrow I will leave my lucky fire extinguisher at home.
I am no car mechanic, but if I was one, I'd charge couple grand for what I had to do to my precious.
- cooling fittings re-glued and pinned
- new hoses
- new water pump
- bunch of new o-rings borrowed from truck supply store
- new voltage regulator and main belt
- new coolant reservoir
- fuel filter
- thermostat
- rear main
- oem clutch
- bunch of checks and vacuum tube replacements
Just to name a few.
I am nearing $2K with all the parts, hydraulic engine table and other misc. stuff. Owning these is not cheap, but sure loads of fun.

Many thanks for all the great advice you guys provided!

 

Well done!
Enjoy the fruits of your labor.

 

Good job!!! Congratulations!!!

 

A for effort

 

Congrats! I know how you feel!!

 

Can i have your lift. Nice job btw

 

Awesome news

 

Yes, it is Chinese made Atlas, 9000lb, $1550 delivered.

 

The only problem is, I would have to eliminate first floor in my house

 

You keep the first floor, just make cut out in the ceiling, this way is more fun anyways.

 

true, I could use first floor to get in the car, lower the lift and be on my way...

 

Too funny lol your own bat cave.

 

Just realized that both of my engine mounts were finger threaded. All good now, could have been fun scraping my engine off the pavement

 

Or engine on someones wind shield. Yep i still check myself twice. Ones i forgot to tighten wheels. That was last time i trusted myself.

 

Yea my buddy didn't tighten the lugs on his 1970s z28 it was ugly.