I had to fabricate this throttle bracket and kick down lever.  The new intake is different so the old one wouldn't fit.  Makes things very interesting when you start fabricating from plate steel.  I used my bender, a mini grinder with cutting wheel and drill.  After drawing the rough shape on the metal with a Sharpie - I had to grind it all smooth with the bench grinder - fit, grint then fit again.  Once painted black it looks like an original OEM piece and works great.  Goes to show you - if you can't find a part - you can always make one.

This weekend I managed to install the new engine.  I still have to hook up the exhaust and wire it but its well on its way to being ready to start.

Engine Bay has been prepped for the new engine.  Now I need to fabricate the alternator bracket and source some exhaust manifiolds or headers.  Should be able to drop in the engine soon.

Here is the new engine I had professionally built by Nova Automotive.  I will be installing the Carb, Headers, Coil, Distributor etc...  I will also be fabricating a new bracket for the alternator to fit the new engine.

My dad bought me a engine stand for the project.  Thanks Dad.

Engine time

Pulled the engine today.  Next - rebuild time.  Stay tuned.

Engine time

Hi folks,

I received a lot of great feedback on my Blog but it has been awhile since I updated it.  The car looks amazing and I will add new pictures soon but I wanted to report to everyone that I have decided to remove the engine and have it professionally overhauled.  This will be the icing on the cake for me and will really finish off the project.  I will be sending the original 318 Poly engine to the professionals at Nova Automotive in Dartmouth NS.  As I go through the process of removing and re-installing the engine I will add photos and updates on here.