Engine teardown

Well, as you can see from the photos, the engine had to be completely removed to replace the clutch pressure plate.  The car stayed at the mechanic's shop for three days.

Upside down engine

This is where the engine is supposed to go!

View of what is under the floor board

JP Temple explaining to John what is wrong with the old pressure plate

I drove the car to Greenwood for the Old 96 District Model A Club Swap Meet on Saturday and all is well!

I've made some improvements to the curtains - again!  This time, I sewed some pockets on each side, with a flap held down by velcro.  This will give us some added storage space for little things we want to have easy access to, while driving down the road.  I have also repositioned the Garmin for ease of viewing to the upper windshield/wind wing area.

Pocket has divider down middle and is quite deep.  Duplicate on other side of car.

Curtains have full view and tidy appearance.

I've also made some improvements to utilizing the trunk space.  I added a milk crate to hold the 12V deep cycle battery (this is the electricity to charge cell phones, iPod, speaker, and Garmin), the top cover, umbrella, extension cord, and the ever necessary kleenex box!  I also added a recycling box, with it's one lower side for stowage of water, oil, SeaFoam,mini grease gun, paper towels, and fire extinguisher.  I covered the seat platform with an old crib quilt and covered the back of the lid with rip stop nylon.  Behind the lid cover, is a shop coat - for dirty road repairs and a whisk broom.  All making for a much neater appearance and easily accessible necessities!  This will leave the seat platform open for luggage and garment bags.

I also found a small rolling cooler to put on the running board.  This will free up valuable trunk space and make getting a cold drink much easier! 

Well, as you can see it looks like we are pretty well set to make our way down the Blue Ridge Parkway, beginning in Charlottesville, VA and ending in Gatlinburg, TN.  But, first, day after tomorrow, we will be taking the car over to the Epworth Children's Home, in Columbia.  The car club  supports the children's home fundraiser each year by showing our cars on the green in front of the chapel.  Always a nice crowd, great barbecue, and entertaining Bluegrass music.