Painful "sucks-cess" Tom, my heart went and still goes out to you. I know you are a guy who just can't write a check to make it all better. The Blue Beast has been your mistress for many years. It'll take some work, good luck, and paychecks getting the ol' gal back together. Get a parts list and post it. I'd bet some guys just might have some "car of the year" parts in their stash( I know yours is a 68, but heh, it's close), and just waiting to find a great-hearted "average" guy to use them. Luv ya bro. Congrats on the pic. ...and what a pic !! Nice job, Rob W...