z :: L28 is out!

Another good progress day. I finally got off my ass and got some estimates for building the motor cradle. The most promising is Albany Steel's in-house fabrication shop, which will probably ask for about 350-400 to do the part. Driving between shops really reminded me of how much more I'm willing to pay for friendly, helpful service. The difference in experience is staggering, and that's why I hate places like Fry's and Radio Shack.

Pulling the L28




First, I hooked up the snap-on load leveler I borrowed from Joey @ Orinda Shell Auto Care.



Then, DISASTER STRUCK! As I tried to level the load, one of the nuts that secures the screw shot off dramatically and the load leveler fell apart. I spent a good amount of time searching for this piece but could not. I had to figure out something else.



Eventually I rigged something up out of tow straps and chains, and tried to pull the motor again. I had detached everything properly, but there was a leveling issue. Eventually, I enlisted my sister's friend Garret and him and I climbed into the engine bay (much to our peril) and dead lifted the trans out while my sister dragged the lift out. My back hurts now.



BUT IT WAS WORTH IT! THE PROJECT MOVES ON! WAR DATSUN Z!