Got the engine to turn over by starter!!!

["Davis" <martin-davis@xxxx>]

 Yesterday I worked on the 72 and finished pluming the 1/2" fuel 
line. Wired the fuel pump. Installed a new battery. Installed the MSD 
7AL2 ignition, did some basic wiring so the engine now turns over 
from the key switch and the fuel pump too. Mounted the rebuilt holley 
650 DP carb. The Tranny dipstick tube won't fit. I am going to get 
some 3/4" heater hose and cut a section out of the tube and replace 
it with the hose and see how that works. I have to be sure to keep it 
the same length so I get an accurate fluid level reading. I really 
need a LOKar unit but they are 60 bucks. I gotta get 2 fuel filters, 
a new one wire alt, mount the pullys and get a belt, also need an 
electric fan. Still gotta mount the tranny cooler and run the cooler 
lines. Need to install my B&M Pro stick reverse pattern shifter. Have 
to fab up and install a drive shaft safety loop. Finish the wiring, 
get and install the frame connectors, install the line lock, get 
fuel...........seems the list never ends! 
I was grinning ear to ear when we touched the starter wire to the 
battery and the engine started turning over! Man was that ever 
exciting! About another 2 days work and I could have it actually 
running!! Whoo Hoo! I am so close I can taste it,,,,,,,yet I have 
soooo much left to do. 
Well I gotta bowl this morning then I am off to Bill's to go over 
every nut and bolt on the Amc Team Gremlin and make sure it is ready 
for race day next sunday!