Finally got newest teardrop restored and painted to match

Come across a great deal on a 283 V8 engine this week. May do the swap-out this winter

Drove my truck down to the Beatersville show in Louisville Sunday. The 216 did real well. It is original, with 76,000 miles +. Even though I have a T5 behind it I still kept it around 60. I did try to keep up with a couple of friends going 70+, but decided 60ish would give me a better comfort level. And it was 90 deg + on the way home, and it tried to run a little warm, but I think the thermostat stuck a little. Now kids don't try this at home...I hooked my shoe under the stomp starter switch and was able to simulate a cruise control.

Towed the woody camper today with the truck. Will need right side mirrors. maybe better brakes.

Drug the Scotty out of the shop today after quite a bit of rebuild . Didn't go too far ...the truck is not set-up for trailer brakes.

Replaced the leaking valve cover and oil pan gaskets last week. Both then leaked worse than before I started. Ordered new, replaced again, this time asking for advise from those down this road before and like magic...No leaks. Then yesterday driving down the road, I hear a bing..bing. Look in the mirror...nothing bouncing in the road. Get home and OMG...the right headlight bezel is missing! Guess I had a screw loose! Not the first time I have been told that!