AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #1 Posted July 7, 2017 Finally got the engine in my daughters suburban after a year. Few small things left but end is in sight now. 24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 825 #2 Posted July 7, 2017 The lighting makes the paint look pink. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie 314 #3 Posted July 7, 2017 I'm sure she will be "tickled pink" and very proud of her dad 👌 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #4 Posted July 7, 2017 Thank you. Yeah she wanted a pink and tan one. She's 5 and going to her first show with it tommorw. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,673 #5 Posted July 7, 2017 Possibly early 60 by the solid seat pan? Looks nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #6 Posted July 7, 2017 Yes that's the original seat. Here's when we started on it. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #7 Posted July 7, 2017 Made a threaded rod to finish the cover and installed the new exhaust. All I need is a small piece of rubber fuel line and I'm done. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #8 Posted July 8, 2017 17 hours ago, JA1980 said: Yes that's the original seat. Here's when we started on it. That is just an awesome picture , love it , made my day . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #9 Posted July 8, 2017 Thanks Neil. She wanted to clean the wheels here before I put the engine on it 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,932 #10 Posted July 8, 2017 One of the best threads I've ever seen..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #11 Posted July 8, 2017 Well her first show was good she had fun and liked that she got a ribbon for participating. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #12 Posted July 10, 2017 Looks great and looks like your daughter is pretty happy with it as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #13 Posted July 10, 2017 Yes she is and thank you. She goes out and works on these things with me all the time. Im happy that I was able to bond with her and make her so happy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,461 #14 Posted July 10, 2017 7 hours ago, JA1980 said: Yes she is and thank you. She goes out and works on these things with me all the time. Im happy that I was able to bond with her and make her so happy. Sounds like that is a two way street. Lucky dad and daughter! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmschaver 18 #15 Posted July 12, 2017 Awesome job, both of you. The best things in life can not be bought or given only shared. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 551 #16 Posted July 21, 2017 One happy little girl! Congratulations, nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites