June 18 Update

Doug, Tim and I worked on Lacey2 today. Doug was able to completely finish and test all the wiring harness and installed all the toggle switches and the main switch into doug-made holes in the new instrument panel. We now have relays for all the lights and fuel pump installed in a really professional looking panel in the footwell, and a cool suit switch on the panel so when we forget to start it in the pits, the driver can start it!

Also, Tim was a workhorse, installing the carbs, exhaust downpipe w/new gasket, brake master cylinder, clutch master cylinder, fan belt, generator, and fabricated screens for the grill and two ducts in the front valence and figured out a way to install the grill as well.

I, on the other hand, can only account for the trunk latch and alignment and replumbing the fuel system up to the new conduit, including a new breather location where it's both more protected and going to stay cleaner and a better location for the pre-pump filter and cutoff valve. Also installed choke cables, temperature sensor, catch can and other miscellaneous items like a ground cable between the body and engine.

I also asked Tim to remove the offending part of the choke mechanism that caught the throttle linkage at Charlotte...it's gone! I have temporarily hooked up the mechanical linkage with a replacement clip (it broke in the wreck) until the cable system is worked out.

I'm hoping to install the rest of the fuel system this week, which will allow us to start the car for a short period (no cooling system yet) just to verify ignition and that everything's OK since the accident at Charlotte.

Please see attached pictures for more details. Note the great front and rear bumpers (that was for Jack's benefit)! Note that the radiator is just placed in and still needs to be recored in Siler City.

Please note that Doug mounted all switches so that "down" is off, "up" is on. We will be labeling everything this time as well, and the switches and gauges are in a much more logical order.