Is he still around? Still into it?
Was working on a Road Runner too. Wonder what happened.

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/45098-1968-dodge-charger/

Found a short youtube clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN_c39k8jUk

To do a deal like that and just disappear afterwards seems to point towards something getting in the way, or maybe
a loss of interest....