Got some great news today. Bret called. He did have to use his buds C/C reader to charge the trans. Whew. As for the shop phones, all the rain we've been experiencing hit him hard too. Flooded his phone box at the shop and he's had the phone company out there the past few days trying to fix it. He's planning to ship me the remainder of my parts which facilitates my mock up into the car, that helps tons. He also stressed he needs to be with there when we start up the car which eases my mind. Thats a good sign that he'll stick behind his work. Thanks for your guys input and hopefully all your issues are sorted out!