Bill... I watch this video every now and again to get my juices flowing. You've already got the Webers... Don't give up on it, buddy.
Wrong video to show Bill D! I think he would've given up and stormed off in frustration after that awesome 289 failed to start after two tries.
Honestly, it's sad to hear his dream end this way - everyone wants to see it completed - but I never really got all of the frustration and throwing arms up in the air every time a fully custom project like that presented a relatively minor challenge.
Didn't someone else use a Mr. Bruce 289 body in a similar build and come out happy and satisfied after facing and solving the same or similar challenges? I hope Bill reconsiders and sees it through after all of the time and effort he's already sunk into the project.
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -(wasn't me)
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Didn't someone else use a Mr. Bruce 289 body in a similar build and come out happy and satisfied after facing and solving the same or similar challenges? I hope Bill reconsiders and sees it through after all of the time and effort he's already sunk into the project.
Yes, and your car is one of my favorite 289's on the site. Fantastic job!
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Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -(wasn't me)
....Didn't someone else use a Mr. Bruce 289 body ....
Yeah, mine too is a Mr. Bruce body, much modified.
There are certainly challenges along the way (current challenge is making the roll-over bar fit correctly). I think Jeffs' idea is a good one of taking 30 minute bites at it each/most days, and almost always the solution emerges eventually and I think "why didn't I think of that before?".
Asking for help or advice is what this forum is here for. From what I've seen of you and your build so far, you are a very resourceful builder from whom I have taken much inspiration.
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