thanks everyone! i was able to get the last couple pipes mated up. just needs to be tacked and checked and then welded. i have a pic above, and yes i did stand ontop of my radiator support lol.

 

still no word from either mike or ed on the base map =/

 

well after almost a year everyone the car runs! haha more updates later, it was a grueling 10 months, i was shipped away for work for 6 months, came home, finished the car (or what i thought was to be finished) and here I am now, just drove off from Ed's shop and WOW After 2 long years its good to finally drive her again! pics to come shortly

 

congrats

 

Strong work, and welcome back.