The best things about garage days (and roadside repairs) is the number of different ways “supervisors” tell you how to do the job. But at least you have a lot of helping hands to make up for it. We’ve been lucky in the past and at this garage day too. Club members seem to have very similar points of view. So that made it easy to get the jobs done.

Tony Jacob’s Engine Installation

With 14 members in attendance, we had plenty of people lend a helping hand with this heavy project. At first there were problems getting the engine down below the firewall and lined up with the bell housing, but, with Tim Isaksen using a crowbar, and with the potential of pinching many fingers, it finally went. Then, with a crew in the engine compartment and Korologos and Brad Christofferson inside the car, they were able to line up the transmission with the engine. After bolting it together, it was ready to attach all the other accessorial equipment.

Adding a Second Tail Light

Several car owners wanted to add a second tail light, but only two members showed up with enough courage to drill holes in their fenders. After MUCH measuring, Brian Lindenlaub was ready to drill the holes. After much angst, the project was done. Then it was time to turn their attention to Tony Jacob’s Victoria. Interesting enough Brian was not as bothered about drilling holes in Tony’s car as he was on his own car. It looks like practice makes perfect.

Rectifying a stuck float

Mike Carlton was having problems with his carb, so he brought some replacement parts and he, Howard, and Clyde eliminated the variables until they reached a satisfactory solution. More fine-tuning is still necessary however.

Last, but definitely not least, is the lunch that was served. Tony’s daughter, Madeline Reid, brought delicious chili and “I want more” cornbread. Many of us commented that this was the best cornbread they had ever had. Not only was it the best cornbread, but it was also the best way to spend a nice early spring day — with friends.