My 426 Hemi build is nearing the end. The engine was primed with oil today and will be buttoned up sometime tommorrow. I then get to bring it home and put it away until I`m ready to install it in my GTX. The intake won`t be torqued until after it`s in the car so that we can lube the cam again just prior to light off. This was a low mileage great running crate engine I purchased and had torn down for an inspection. We found a few very minor issues that could have led to major issues if not addressed, so it was well worth the effort. Maybe by summer of 2012 we can bring this beast back to life.

You have gotta be Excited Mark! When I got my first hemi I went sleepless for a few days!! Your in Good hands.. Thanks to Bob at Outrageous Vintage

Thanks Rick, if it wasn`t for you... Yes, I`m getting excited to get it back. I look forward to the day it roars back to life. By chance do you still have the pictures of the day we picked it up? I think I remember you hugging it, LOL. Go ahead and post it if you can find it.

Dont have those pictures, Sure it wasnt your camera? I do remember giving your Hemi a hug, I hope you didnt get jealous..

Found them:

Looks like we were having fun...Some people wouldnt understand (Huggin a Hemi)

Hey was I the only one wrenching?

You handled the wrenches and I was running the camera. I did have to use a pry bar to get you away from hugging it. LOL!

Pep, what's up with the drivers exhaust manifold? Welded?

Thats good news, quite the optical illusion there!