Pete. Thanks for the agreement. I had a '73 trans Am that I turbocharged just previous to this '63. My plan, before a gentleman bought it from me, was to build the '73 as if Gassers had continued to progress/morph to the next level. Along the lines of the Malco Mustangs etc. 2X3 tubing frame, about stock height compared to original, not raised or lowered. The rear wheelwells enlarged but not cut out as radically as the Malco gassers. Still the tube front axle. Major engine set back and the coup de grace---lengthened front ends, like 3 feet lengthened. I always thought the later cars would have progessed that way and wanted to do a car like that. Sooo, you see. I like to be different, hence the '63 Catalina. My '63 will not be radically high or front end high compared to the rear. I like the level look. But up overall. I may use newer style rims or a mix like my stars in the back the slots up front. I guess I'm looking for items that I think will look good overall, not a period look. I have nothing against period built cars. I love the look of the period cars, tri five chevys, willys, etc. Especially the more unusual cars like your T-Bird. I love 'em all. I also agree that anything built now should be built with safety in mind. I plan to go really fast in my'63. But I want it to stop really fast also. The old timey drums just will not do it. Not my '63. It'll probably weight in at 4000 by the time I'm done. Glad your aboard and thanks for your willingness to share your experience. Now. When ya moving to Phoenix?????? Mark L
