66 Dart GT HT Whatsitgonnabe?

Well, today I think I did the last things I need to do before I fire up my engine. I bolted on the drivers side exhaust manifold after cleaning out the threads on the mounting bolt holes and studs. Put plenty of copper paste on.

Also tapped the dip stick tube in place. Fit perfectly! I was a little nervous about this because I thought it felt like it was too tight the first time I tried. Worked like a charm once I gave it a few good taps with the hammer. Oil level is perfect, btw.

Then I took the crappy piece-built 2,5" exhaust apart and used a couple of pieces to connect to the manifolds and add a stretch of pipe and the mufflers.

My kind of mufflers. A big hole right through. :D You can see the roses on the other side.

The tubes that fit the manifolds are welded really poorly and they are small diameter and beat up. See pic. One of them only measures 1,5" across at one place. Less than one tube in a decent set of headers ... I think I will have to do something here if my cam is going to be of any use at all ...

Cranked the engine over a little with the ignition key. A good feeling. :D

How do you like my muffler job?

Oh, and I removed the steering column to make my job easier. I found a lock. Is that to jam the steering column to avoid theft? Is it stock in '66 or did someone change column?