Engine Out and ready for paint!

Ok so I pulled the engine out, used my other hoist to pull it off to the side out of the way so i wouldn't be working underneath it, nothing like working with a 800 lb engine directly overhead!

Then i finished welding my motor mounts permanently in place and added a few little pieces of steel to beef them up, ground welds and primed.

Lastly I cut out the remainder of the remnants of the old transmission crossmember and primed the rest of the chassis.  Ready for paint tomorrow or sunday.

Lastly I was at home depot today and I got this air spray gun set, only $65 for both guns and the entire nice kit.  I'm going to be using rustoleum oil based enamel (glossy black) to paint the frame.  We'll see how good it comes out, i've been reading online about people using it to paint the exterior of cars with some terrific results.  Think I might have to try!