[IronCanine]

The rest of this week's updates are really just 'in progress' reports. I am waiting on a few parts. But also I got lucky and scored some.

First I am so happy to have NOS ribbed heater hose. Just having trouble with tower clamp sizes. Can't seem to come up with 3/4" or 1" tower clamps per the A/C manual. I have and can get my hands on 1-1/16" or larger. I even have a few nice originals with a workable date on them. 1-1/16" will work, but would like to get the smaller ones if possible.

Been looking for the correct NOS muffler for over 3 years. Had a replacement # NOS muffler from about '75 that was super nice, but not the factory correct finish. Unbelievably the right muffler popped up on eBay a couple of weeks ago. A little bit of shelf wear, no box. But generally cleaned up nicely and will go well with the NOS tailpipe.

I have been able to put together a nearly complete set of NOS hangers and hardware...except for the two piece hanger/clamp that goes in front of the muffler that feels effectively like unobtanium (see pic of original version below). I've got some ideas for managing it...we'll see. Again, waiting on the mail.

I also would love to put together a set of the original swing arm, one bolt exhaust clamps. So far zilch on that.

If the rest of the exhaust hardware gets here and we can get it hung...and we can get the cooling system together. We are basically at crank, put hood on, paint tailgate letters, install tailgate, high five.