
Finally, the all new suspension is back underneath. The rear differential is a Detroit True-Trak 3.42 gear set-up, and UMI rear control arms. The door were installed on 2/26/06 and I managed to get them all hung without a scratch.

Here's a shot of me adjusting the doors. What a pain!!! It's definitely starting to look like a Shamu cruiser again. :-)
Before the engine install could commence, the firewall and inner fender areas all had to be color sanded, sealed, and painted black to match the rest of the body. So, everything was stipped and painted accordingly.

My dad and I finally installed the new Chad Golen LT4 396 engine on March 25th. This was something I was a bit apprehensive about since this was my first computer controlled engine. Amazingly, everything fell into place and all clips found their way back to their spot.

Here's a shot of the rear of the car with a few decals back in place.

Here's what the car looks like when you leave it parked near Metro Center Mall unattended!!!! LOL Just kidding! Actually, it's brake bleeding time.

With 102,308 ticks on the odometer, I began the 500 mile break in process.

Here's a picture at work as Shamu waits patiently to get back into service.

Here's dad doing the detailing

Here's a widened rim pic with my 295/50/15's
