gene, you couldn't have said it any better ! i was introduced into hot rods back about 1970 or so, and have enjoyed them ever since. my biggest "fault" has been that i wanted a MOPAR instead of the "traditional" ford or chevy. that leaves me and a tiny handfull of guys to do battle. i have had lots of fun with guys asking for the funds to the statement :" you should build it this way......" a couple of real close friends and i get into this all the time. but in the end, the car belongs to you. if you're happy, that is all that counts.