[Robert Swartz]

I'm jealous of those on here that have had time to get work done on their cars, LOL! This winter has been a rough one both weather wise and personally. Things have not gone as I'd hoped. That's life and we have to keep going.

I enjoy reading of others progress. Glad some of you guys are prepping to make it to the track. We spent a good part of the day prepping and rearranging the garage. The 79 Firebird which was slated to be an IHRA crate stocker has been tossed out for the time being. It has now taken up residence beside the garage with a car cover. At some point it will be restarted but other things are more pressing.

My old 66 Chevy II bracket car has now been moved to the 'birds old spot. As time permits we'll spend some time finishing the interior work, rewiring and plumbing the brake lines and fuel cell and it's lines. I know it's just a bracket car but I've had it so long, yeah, it's like an old dog, you get attached to it. I do look forward to the day we get to blast it back down the track as well.

I want to give a personal shout out and thank you to Alex Denysenko. He's gotten me a few odds and ends and taken the time to answer my questions. I can't express how much I appreciate that.

For now, the old Mustang II has returned to the garage. It is going to be the point of primary emphasis. We literally have piles of parts. Finally enough to get the project off the ground. We had hoped to get the car up on stands, get the 4:62 gear set in place, replace the wheel studs and remove the sway bar. Get the slicks bolted on. We ran out of day. We did get the slicks bolted on to check for clearance. The little 26x8.5 Hoosiers look funny. They fit and clear everything. One tiny step. Now I start with a clear plan and (hopefully) start to get this car assembled. At least to point we can take it to the track.

Oh, for anyone interested. We charged up the battery and fired the little Olds too. Want to get the header on it. Do a couple little other things. Maybe take it out later as well.