Ok. I yield to the higher power. Were it mine, I'd try to refurb the flattie first, though, if it was feasable. My first vested interest in a car was a '48 Merc fordor that a buddy and I went in together on, and my first own car was a '51 Ford that I rebuilt and warmed up the 8BA in, so I have a soft spot for them. I am sure we all would like to follow your adventures.