Well, I have been Missing in Action for almost 5 years now - between a job that was killing me, house projects that needed to be done, and family issues with Covid, it has not been possible to spend any time on my car so it just sat. I got laid off in June due to Covid budget cuts, but figured out I have the resources to just retire 2 years early - which is great but may crimp my car budget a bit.
So after completing a few more things, I am not getting back to the Challenger, and glad to report that the engine and transmission are mounted to the rebuilt K-frame. I placed all of that onto the legs of my engine hoist and one 4 wheel furniture dolly under the tranny, then used the hoist to lift the car from the bumper brackets - up and over the motor, moving it a foot at a time, and shortening the hoist arm length after each lift. I originally thought I would need 4 good friends to help with the effort but was able to complete the job by myself in one afternoon. Once the car was in proper position, I removed the castor wheels from the car body, extended the hoist arm again and connected the hoist to the front of the engine. Placed a floor jack under the tranny mount to lift the assembly into place and with a little nudging got the K-frame bolts lined up and installed. VERY happy this is done and now I can start the other 95% of assembly!!
