[Fot] Started the TR4 today!!!

[Tony Drews]

Mike, Congratulations!  It's been a long time coming!

I have one concern, however.  I think your trunk support may not be 
substantial enough.  :)

- Tony Drews

At 09:34 PM 3/20/2010, Mike Mehl wrote:
>Well after 18 months of work, I pushed the button today with the help of my
>race rabbit friend Dave Barton and the car started.  We had a few minor issues
>that a quick call to Jeff Quick in Seattle help solve.  I am attaching the
>link to the you tube video my son shot.  I have some small isuses.  Water
>leaks with my Ford aluminum radiator, the rear of the valve cover is leaking
>and the new water pump is squealing (could be the pulley rubbing on the bolts)
>and the oil temp gauge is not working.  By the end of the day i drove it
>around the block.  You can hear the water pump in the video.
>
>I am pretty
>excited!!
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1veQZ-pqRA
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRRQ5wTUfsU
>
>Mike Mehl