Now, Don't Jinx Me! Finally, A Red Update for you all. . .

This is incredible! I am humbled that you even mentioned my build as you have far surpassed me in quality and completion. I really sympathize with your roller-coaster ride; this and that have kept me out of the garage at all this summer and I'm sure the Duke is none too happy with me. But either ya got the mojo workin' or ya don't, and this year I don't.
You've really conveyed the heart and soul of a resto...it's not about 'building a car'. It's about restoring a cherished icon that is as much a part of your life as any person or animal could be...and has been with you through the ups and downs, twists and turns of your life. And you have captured that magnificently!