My New FABO Reality Show...Rani, I'ma Callin' You Out!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, does anybody know what time it is??? Thats right, it's time for a special New Years addition of...."The Gauntlet"!!!

Yep, thats right, even though PSC isn't open New Years day, the folks here at "The Gauntlet" never sleep, and live by the creedo... "If it ain't broke, force it until it does break"!!!... no wait Johnny, that ain't our creedo, it's..."The show must go on"!!!, so...

When last we left our heroes, 4spd Steve was mired down in the doldrums of stripped screw removal, which handily set him back for our other 2 contestants. Well, he must've felt the heat of hot breath on his back and called out the big guns, namely MORE POWER!!!! In a flash of activity that pesky screw was out and he was back off to the races. He's got the other 2 contestants scared, and curious at the same time.

How will the spray chrome work out?? Will the woodgrain stick to the bezel?? Did 6pk "C" save the day with the adhesion promoter?? And what of his new leaf?? Lets just hope it's not a Figleaf and he falls off the wagon again!! Only time will tell folks, only time will tell!!!

Did you hear that folks?? Listen real close... nope I didn't hear it either!!! Not a sound from over at camp Rani!!! After the harnesses were hung by the chimney with care, Santa must've brought her something really special, maybe a 4 speed "Manual" for some reading in the office!! We should've sent a spy over to the "What'd ya' get fer Christmas" thread she had going!! Alas, all our spies were either off for the holiday or over at the 68-9 bezel resto thread....oops, I mean enjoying some holiday cheer!!! I got a feelin' a storms-a-brewin' out in Colorado and it's headed right for our studios!!!LOL!!

That brings us to to our host for this episode Mr. cosgig!! He has not been idle, oh no, in fact he does have some progress to report. Seems that after the bezels were stuffed into the package with care, off they went off in the sleigh to GCAR!!! With news of the arrival of the dash frame to Leanna's secret lair, old cos has turned his attention to his side project, making up a decent heater box to replace the long lost one from Sunfish!! Yes, it might be a convertible, but it'd be nice to have a little blast of heat on those chilly evening drives.

Well, after taking apart 4 different boxes, he finally has enough parts to build one good one. Of course, the housing he has to use is the most mouse infested unit of the bunch, but it is from a 67 and has the cable brackets in the correct places. The front will have to be a different part numbered unit as the correct one has a pop riveted door, and even that doesn't open. It's a good thing cos is a pack rat and saves EVERYTHING, even broken heater boxes. He also must've used up his last few brain cells a while back and bought a door foam replacement set!! Who knew years later he'd be needing it!!! Mickey and the fam have been evicted, but the useable sections still need to be cleaned up before re-assembly!!

So, thats it for now, tune in next time when when we answer the age old question...where the heck is Rani??? Although I think Steve may know something, he's keeping a tight lip!! And what of the cat?? Did he ever regain his eyesight?? Find out next time on..."The Gauntlet!!!