Well, I just got off the phone with the son of the new/old owner. He is still thrilled. Right now the plans are for an engine, trans, go through the electric, brakes, etc to just get it running again. He's so happy that he has it back that at this point, that's all he needs. It can sit in the garage forever, just so he knows he has it back. But I did get a hint of his intention to find the old decals he had on it and paint the replacement hood white so it looks old to match the rest of the car. He doesn't know it yet, but I have an original '61 hood that's painted white that's actually in better condition than the one on the car now. I'll ask him if he wants to trade.
You can't just let go of something you owned for 23 years and not care about its future. I was told that the car will remain in the family "forever", and that was a very good thing to hear.
As far as getting him on the site, he's old school. No computer, no interest. But as I am imparted with more history of the car, I will share it here. He's still on the track of more photos, which are supposedly in the possession of the nephew of the second owner.
I'm going to try and help him as much as I can with the future of the car (within my means). I guess I've kinda gotten attached to it......
Verne
