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I do need a new driveway that's for sure, though I need to spend a arm & leg leveling my house first.  Home ownership SUCKS!

Anyways, hopefully I haven't backed myself in a corner using those screws and not waiting for the rivets to arrive!  I am still going to use my fiber washers between the firebox and tank. I am thinking I'll pick up some high-heat red RTV sealant.  Kind of like a sandwich between the firebox, seal, tank, and rivet.

While the little guy is rather speedy, I only get about a minute.  Then I can get another 3 or so runs if I let it build up some steam.  Also, that speed lever doesn't do much, it is either "fast" going forward or reverse.  The slower speed notches get net me nada. I suppose I should count myself lucky I got it moving at all LOL