I guess this isn't a workshop "tool" in the traditional sense, but it is a tool nonetheless.

A couple of days ago I spotted an engine stand on Kijiji.  Normally these range in price from $150 and up.  Got this for $30!  A guy was downsizing his personal hotrod shop and moving to motorcycles.  He believes in paying things forward, that's why it was such a good deal.

​This will be helpful during the engine rebuild process.

Got confirmation from PayPal that my conversion manual shipped today USPS priority post.  I had it shipped to my cousin in Ann Arbor Michigan in order to save USD$25 shipping direct to me.  I know, cheap bastard right?  I prefer frugal (this is supposed to be a budget build, right!?!) and you really shouldn't infer that about my parents :)

Got a second e-mail an hour later however from USPS stating that there was a delay?  Hmmmm......

After stewing over this I decided to have a closer look.  Guess I'll chalk it up to learning.  I neglected to read the entire e-mail from USPS.  At the bottom was a note from FlyCorvair.com stating they had some issues with printing a shipping label, but assure me my manual would be at it's destination in Michigan in time for American Thanksgiving.

Soon it will be in my hands and I can begin to build!!

MMMMMWWWAHAHAHAHA!!!

Patiently waiting for notification that my conversion manual has been shipped.

I've never been a patient customer (but always fair) and this is something I'm going to have to get used to, particularly with coming from the U.S.

They have my money according to PayPal.  I do know that they were on the road teaching a Corvair College, but that finished last week..... hmmm.  Perhaps a phone call later today is in order.