Was a good time. We got a lot accomplished in one day. Look forward to the next one. If you missed it, try to be the for the next.

Will not regen.

Thanks to Mike and Brian for putting this together.

Great stuff guys! This is the way to start building the region!

I'm glad everyone had a good time- I know I did!

Mike and I didn't know what to expect for our first build party and really appreciate everyone that stopped to lend a hand-

Fred and Jason shouldered much of the engine work with Mike-

Mike Stanley and Tucker made short work of the interior-

My dad helped out all around (and can attest to how much fun it is to clean out "milkshake" oil resulting from an blown head gasket)-

RJ was all over the shop helping out where ever he was needed-

John "Mungo" Duffy using a hammer on everything he could-

And everyone else that stoppped by...

Thanks again, guys- we couldn't have done it without you and it wouldn't have been nearly as much fun!

And now to the pics:


The calm before the storm:



A great turnout:



A before shot of the interior:



Tucker gutting the interior:



Jason, Dad and Fred discussing the engine:



Jason and Fred:



Lunch Break:



Taking a break to check out the cars:




Me and RJ at the parts washer:



Tucker and "Commander" Mike:



The engine is back in with new rod bearings and head:



The gutted interior:



Mike Stanley and I getting the fluids in (the antifreeze is only being added for winter storage):



Almost ready:



Mungo filming after we took his hammer away:



Will it start? The moment of truth:

Wow,
Looked like a blast and you got some stuff done!

Thanks to Brian and Mike for putting on a great event! Had a blast and can't wait until the next build. Anyone out there thinking of racing in the Southeast, get with these guys -they are willing to help and teach!

I don't have any pictures yet. I just made a big mistake by getting in a hurry while taking out the hvac stuff from under the dash. I had planned on draining the antifreeze out of the car before I started this, but the red mist took over and I disconnected the heater lines without draining the system. I was on a roll til that point. Should get the cage installed in a few weeks. Going to do the timing belt first. Then cage and finally suspension. My thought process is that if I can get all of the safety equipment installed then it is legal to race (stock suspension at Road Atlanta would put me about 7 seconds back - unless its raining). Hope to have it all done by then, but only have a limited amount of time to actually do the wrenching. Have you guys made any more progress since the build party?