A True Low Dollar Backyard Build

70dart340 said
Timing chains and gears are inexpensive, so I would spend the $80 or do for a new double roller gear and chain set. In keeping with your economical theme, I'll buy you a set and have it sent to you. Cheap insurance, and needed for anything above 4000 RPM. No BS, PM me, and I'll donate to you and Josh's adventure. It might show your son the power of this site. Paul.

Truly appreciate the offer Paul. I've got a new set that I picked up a while back, so we're good there. I've been collecting parts for this type of build for a couple of years, along with a crap-ton of parts for my 68 B'cuda ragtop that is waiting it's turn.

As for off track on this thread, it's all good.. I hear you loud and clear. Jake turned out well. Started as work study in a maintenance shop with the government at 16. We had to sign waiver forms for his poly and psychological tests. He came out of high school with enough scholarship money to pay for his Associates Engineering degree, and is now a year away from his 1st 4 yr mechanical engineering degree while working full time in an engineering shop still at the government where they are paying for his education. And the 65 in the background in Josh's pics is Jake's high school ride we built together. They are 2 different personalities to say the least, but Josh is starting to get his work/drive on.
And pictures... the wife is a scrap booker like you've never seen. LOL