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My understanding is the bench seat is more like a Caprice, with an armrest. Pretty easy fix with some Evergreen and a little cutting. The wheels, as pointed out, aren't a huge problem. Idea...due a COPO-style interior and install buckets/console? Wouldn't shock me if one or two got pushed through like that. The only other thing would be to swap the 4-speed for a TH-400. Kris Morgan has that covered. Looking forward to this one. Charlie Larkin

I've never seen this movie, and this clip just sold me on it. Charlie Larkin

I, for one, like the "beautiful music" movement. Charlie Larkin

?Don't give them any more ideas!

If it's a Ford, I'm guessing it's going to be a 1957-'60. Aside from the super-rare AMT '60, that whole generation has been ignored. I could also see one of the Uni-body trucks coming along as the AMT kit is rare and expensive. If a non-Ford happens, I suspect it'll be a 1960-'71 Dodge, or possibly a 1957-'59 Sweptside, with a Utiline version as well. Charlie Larkin

I think that was actually a Newport. Yeah, this this guy's got all kinds of weird and neat stuff. Prices aren't the lowest, but they're not completely crazy, either, for the most part. On another note, last payment was mailed, car should be home in about 10-12 days. Charlie Larkin

I remember him from doing all kinds of silly bits with Jay Leno. He was a very funny man. Charlie Larkin

Both of these statements are very true, Allen. I hope your job survives this, and your family does, as well. Locally in Massachusetts, we've heard estimates of as many as 60% of the independent restaurants and 50% of the independent retailers closing because of the way things are being done here. Crickets. Reason Magazine online has had some very good reading and perspectives of many of the things you're talking about, Bernard, and you might want to take a look at it. www.reason.com -------------------------------- As for myself... I go and do stuff as I need. For a wide variety of reasons, I also don't do masks, primarily among them being my spring allergies are so bad, all I'll do is sneeze into the mask and give myself bronchitis. Hard pass. Despite our governor's late-to-the-party mask order, many of the businesses in this region are saying "we don't care," and one of our local police chiefs just announced he will not enforce any orders from Beacon Hill, as he believes they are unconstitutional and has told the health department from the City of Worcester, which contracts with his town to do the inspections, that they will be arrested if they attempt to enforce them in his town. That said, he's letting businesses make their own call. Patience is indeed wearing thin in Central and parts of Western Massachusetts. A very close friend of mine, along with her mother, is now hospitalized with what we belive is the Coronavirus infection, her brother has been very quiet about it, and he himself isn't sure. She worked in what was found to be in one of the most unsanitary nursing homes in the state as a CNA, and despite all the protective stuff, she still got this thing from the looks of it. In all likelihood, she'll be okay, but it's still a question mark. He mom probably will be, too, thankfully. This feeds the theory, at least in my mind, that all the governors ordering the sick back to their nursing homes caused this thing to flare. Presently, 60% of the deaths in Massachusetts originate in a nursing home. Another girl I've made friends with here in town called me a couple of weeks ago. Her jobs all evaporated. Needed $40 to buy a couple of things. No problem, I happened to have it. She came to me a couple of weeks later in tears begging me to forgive her. For what, I asked? The stress and loss of employment caused her to snap, and she bought crack after being clean for several years (before I met her). I really wonder if the shot-callers are taking any of this into consideration. I think drug addiction and alcoholism resulting from what has become reckless "public policy," if you can call it that, will probably equal the number of deaths over time from this virus. Maybe exceed it. Our governor is considering re-instigating the lockdown and keeping it until a vaccine comes. That could take years, and will result in either riots or total economic devestation. The man does not care, he only cares about "safety." Threre will be little safety once state-wide unemployment hits 40-50% and it was avoidable. Right now, at least a temporary relocation to the Carolinas or Georgia is on the table, if for no other reason, I can get some work there. An Australian study a couple of weeks ago predicts that the number of suicides from social isolation and economic failure will outstrip the number of deaths from this virus by as much as a factor of five. I wouldn't doubt that, either. The madness must end. Charlie Larkin

Eric, I have truly been in awe of this build since I first saw it, and I think you've done a magnificent job on it. What blues did you use for everything? That silver/blue combo is gorgeous. Charlie Larkin

An amusing, light read with some good points. https://medium.com/@thelostgeneration/gen-x-is-uniquely-qualified-for-covid-19-survival-409ddc1cdab6 Charlie Larkin

"Real" concert was probably the Boston Pops in 1999. After that, I've been to Rascal Flatts (great show), Steely Dan in 2016 with Traffic opening. That was fun, although there were a couple of songs we wished they'd play, and Asia with Journey in 2017, that was phenomenal. If possible, assuming Cancel the World ends, I might go see Alanis Morrissette this year. Charlie Larkin

The Census stopped, but they paid us for the month, which was helpful. I still have some of the other dribbles of work I've had, but it's nowhere near enough. It wasn't before, and now it's even less. I've been busy enough with other stuff that unfortunately, I haven't managed to do much building. I'm hoping this week I can do something to change it. Dad is now working from home, which is good for him. He actually rather enjoys it. He's considering asking to have it become a regular thing, as he really isn't needed at the hospital very much, maybe 3-4 days a month he really, really needs to be there, so he might end up doing something like a 4 day remote/1 day on-site. My mother is scared out of her wits. Living in a seniors building, and this thing hit a couple of people, but because everyone has been cowering in their apartments, the problems have been somewhat minimal, but the isolation, lack of contact, and lack of being outdoors is causing her more harm than good. My friends are going completely insane. We're all Zoom'd out, (and there is a good reason why-, according to an article in NatGeo, our brains can't deal with it well), and everyone is going stir crazy. I've managed to get out for a drive a couple of times just to go look at something else. My job hunt for normal 9-5 work has ground to a halt, except for a couple of things that came up on my radar, so hopefully something will come of that. I miss being able to go to lodge, have dinner with my friends (although I've gone over to a couple of people's houses a couple of times because we were both going out of our minds), and actually being able to function like a somewhat normal society. Making matters worse, our governor is now threatening to extend the lock-down, which may literally lead to riots, based on the discontent I'm seeing. I'm genuinely concerned about everything from the well-being of friends, family and those who work in close contact to this garbage virus, to the people involuntarily idled, and our political and economic stability as everyone walks a tight rope between sensible policy and totalitarian-esque regulation of daily life. I'm quite sure we'll survive, but I have genuine concern for what life on the other side is going to look like. Charlie Larkin

It's actually going to be a stock restoration, including paint. With that said, you've given me an idea...pitch it to Uber or Lyft as a specialized service. Insurance coverage, however, might be a challenge. Charlie Larkin

Certainly different. Some of it is actually quite nice, but a lot is a little too out there for me, though. Charlie Larkin

I thought I saw something about this flash a bit back. This is sad. Even my friends who don't like country like Kenny Rogers. Good music and talent knows no bounds. Charlie Larkin

Jo-Han plastic tends to be a bit brittle, as you've discovered. Evergreen and good putty can be a valuable asset. Be careful with the paint. Especially if using any type of lacquer, thin coats are your friend. Charlie Larkin

I would use Dupli-Color/Plasti-Kote. Charlie Larkin

That looks amazing! Great job, Doug. Charlie Larkin

Planning on getting one of these for something a little different. Thanks for the warning, Jim. Looks good, Randy. Charlie Larkin

I'll enjoy watching the conversion occur. Also interested to see how you handle the woodgrain. Charlie Larkin

Nice job on the Al-Clad. Consider getting a dehydrator, they seem to help considerably with enamel dry-time. Charlie Larkin

Paint on is always a good sign. Charlie Larkin

Four decades of work finally beginning to culminate. Exciting. And very nice to see. Charlie Larkin

I have one of these downstairs. I'll be watching with interest. Charlie Larkin

What an impressive project. Even if the final product needs a little tweaking, this would be a good start for a production model and could be a good tool for product development. Charlie Larkin