Project K5

Well, I was hesitant to post about this, but since I hinted about it in a past post, I suppose I will elaboate some. Project K5 is the recent old car project I have started, with a Blue 1973 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. This is a full-size pickup with a fully removable top, 350 V-8, All-Time 4 Wheel Drive, 6" suspension lift and 33" Super Swamper tires. It is what you could call a rednecks dream. It has some rust, and needs a little TLC, but overall the truck is worth the investment, in my opinion. It won't be a daily driver, but if it ever had to be, I would just need to prepare myself for 8mpg!

I have set myself a reasonable budget with some of the money I made selling my Honda motorcycle. After calculating everything the vehicle needs to be dependable on the road, or off the road, I have come up with the following mods.

- New rear springs and spring perches.
- Engine TLC (oil change, valve cover gaskets, new air filter, general clean up.
- Passenger floorpan, and general interior cleanup.
- Remote starter soleniod modification.
- Rear window handle.

It may need some other areas of attention along the way like brake lines, brake pads, differential fluid changes, and other maintenance stuff that has been neglected over the years. The truck runs pretty good, and it has been on the road recently to get a vehicle inspection (stupid kentucky laws) without a problem. Like I said, it seems to just have been neglected over the years, and taken off road a bit. The picture is the most recent I have, and isnt that good cause it was taken with my phone.

In other news, Courtney is doing just fine in the last few weeks of her pregnancy. We can't believe it has gone this fast. I am hoping to get most of the big work done to the Blazer in the next week or 2 before finals and the arrival of my son. Shouldnt be a problem since I can use the shop where I work to do whatever I need to, within the timeframe of a saturday. The weather here has taken a turn for the COLD!!! Tonight the low is 40. It didnt get any warmer than 52 today. Add rain to that mix and you have a recipe for COLD!!!! Enough said. Still miss everyone! Dont miss the threat of hurricanes though. My prayers are with you.

Alex

Peace

Well, thank you all for the words of encouragement in your comments to the last post. God has granted me peace as of now, and revealed to me that I am a Christian first, a Husband second, and soon to be a father third. Everything else will come after that. I have been wrestling with some other decisions regarding how to line those priorities up correctly in my life. So when you pray, if you could ask God to be glorified in how He leads me, that would be awesome! My seminary journey so far has done leaps and bounds for my bible intake and prayer disciplines. I think this has been a big contribution to the peace I have been granted. Thanks for prayin!

In other news... The holidays are quickly approaching, and that means I will get to see family soon! Dad comes in November, and Mom, Tony, Elijah, and Melanie are coming Mid-December. I am very excited. This has technically been the furthest I have been away from my family for an extended period of time. So it will be good to see them! We will also get to spend time in the country with Courtney's mom during thanksgiving and christmas. MMMM..... Warm Fires and Hot Chocolate.... mmmmm......

Courtney is doing very good. We only have 3 more Bradley classes left, and those have been great! We have learned so much about the birthing process, that I think we will be prepared for whatever decisions that come our way during labor and delivery. Little Acevedo likes to sit on mommy's right side, and he is in perfect position. Courtney has just passed the 8 month mark, so that is exciting as well. Check out her belly!

That about wraps it up for now... Our little puppy Toby had a recent vet visit, and weighed in at 84.3 lbs. Its costing me more to feed him than myself, but he's SOOOO cute! Oh, I sold my motorcycle for personal safety concerns once I become a father, and have taken on a new hobby (like I will have time after december... HAHA!) I am looking to buy a 1973 Chevy K5 Blazer, to play in the mud with! Fun Fun Fun! More to come soon.