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Don -

Appreciate your input. Yes, it had buckets and radio from the factory, but at the end of the day, I wanted the car to be how I would have ordered it in 1970 - inexpensive, stripped down, and built to race. Just thought that radio and bench was more appropriate for an RAIV/M21/4.33 car with manual drums and steering. If that hurts the value, I'm ok with that.

I expect to lose $ on this car. I haven't added up the receipts, and frankly, I'm afraid to. I didn't go in intending to make $, but I would like to figure out how I can minimize my losses.

Realize that a non-numbers non-Judge isn't going to pull $200k or anywhere near it. I just hope there are a few folks at Mecum that appreciate the rarity and workmanship.

FYI - the original block is out there. I have seen it, touched it, have pictures, etc. Just can't talk the guy out of it; it's correct, including date, for his 70 RAIV Judge. It's been sitting patiently, already built, waiting to go into his car, for about 10 years. I think one day it will be reunited with my car, but haven't been able to close the deal.

Will give some thought to putting it on eBay. Seems that some folks do this just to publicize their cars (think Greg Teeters does this) before the auction. Curious to hear what other folks think about this.

Thanks,

Scott