"I would think that the "block of wood & a hammer" is a bit of understatement"

I agree Steve, sorry I wasn't more item specific.

However, I do know for a fact that the parts were shipped to Melrose Motors to convert the 65 car to a 10/15 AWB and they did the conversion in the Melrose Motors shop. I have Tommy Grove's resignation papers and he didn't leave Melrose Motors until Feb 14, 1965 - Tommy and his crew(including Cecil Y.) built and tested the 65 car - I'll ask Tommy if he ever raced it or just tested it and also how they received the 65 car to begin with. I'll call Charlie Debari too for additional verification.

"My point is that at that time Chrysler would ship bodies & parts to its contracted racers; that's what Cecil got to facilitate the car's later conversion."

Wasn't quite sure what you meant ? Are you saying that there was another body or just parts that were shipped to Melrose Motors to facilitate the car's later conversion ?

Thank you for any clarification.

Reed in Neb.