Day 46 (August 24, 2008)
Hood was primed. Engine and transmission were reinstalled. Hood was painted.
Day 47 (August 25, 2008)
Sway bar was clearanced inside the front jack point. Upper A-arms and upper ball joints were modified. Front suspension was installed.
Day 48 (August 26, 2008)
Exhaust was installed. Drive shaft safety loop was installed. Shifter was installed. Rear interior panels were made, polished, flamed, painted, outlined, and installed. Fuel cell shield was painted. Main fuel line was installed. Fuel pump was installed.
Day 49 (August 27, 2008)
Fuel filter was installed. Main fuel line was routed over rear through a piece of bent tubing. Fuel lines were connected. Carburator was bolted in place. Throttle linkage was fabricated. Brake lines were begun. Trunk latch was installed.
Day 50 (August 28, 2008)
Drive shaft was installed. Brake lines were finished. Shifter linkage connected. David Nelson (Andy's brother) came up from Maryland and saw the bug for the first time.
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