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Day 95 (August 8, 2009) 

Dave sprayed primer and paint. Paula, Cameron, Calvin and I moved the Red Datsun down to the lower barn. Calvin and I pulled the engine. Cameron cleaned up the shop area. Cut up junk ladder bars to use materials to fabricate parts for a new set. 15 hours

Day 96 (August 9, 2009) 

Pulled the trans and drive shaft at 5:30am. After church - pulled the shifter. Moved Red Datsun back upstairs with Dave using rollback. Started making the front spring upper mount that will also support the grill shell. Frame was notched for radiator clearance. Jason picked up the grill shell and trunk lid. 8 hours

Day 97 (August 10, 2009)

Fabricated 6 pieces for upper spring mount. Jason welded 2 halves of the grill together. 6 hours

Day 98 (August 11, 2009)

Picked up grill and louvers from Jason. Blasted the louvers. 1 hour

Day 99 (August 12, 2009)

Paula took louvers to Jason's. Trimmed grill. Fabricated radiator supports and cross member gussets.            1 1/2 hours

Day 100 (August 13, 2009)

Welded 2 tabs for the grill support. 1 1/2 hours

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