[IronCanine]

Yes...I think if we had it to do over again, we'd paint the block before assembly. But we came to this sequence honestly. We were working out of Eric's shop and my basement. We're both busy and trying to work different pathways of the project. Initially, when the engine was at the machine shop I thought we'd assemble and crank before final paint. Only later did we change our minds (about going to completion prior to attempting to start her) after a conversation about how we thought they did it from the factory and a practical discussion about what problems could arise and how we'd deal. We also had things that clearly needed to be painted as subassemblies. So this means I've got a bit more assembly then she's back to Eric's for final paint. In the meantime here's a look at some of the paint work Eric has gotten done while I've been off at meetings.