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Ditto, Don - It's nice to hear the resolution and know this one is "down-the-road". I have a feeling this is not the last we'll hear from this young man. Hope he keeps us updated from time-to-time on the '65!

You might have heard of an old time Gasser "Bones" Balough. He's a long time family friend and the neighbor that swapped me the Carter. We spent a few hours and a 12 pack last night tinkerin' with it. As much as I enjoyed the time, I still think he had more fun at his young age of 76 yrs. Between your gracious advice and his help, what a treat of a way to learn somethin'. We were trying get it ready for a scene in an upcoming movie shoot this weekend (Dec. 10). It looks like we made it. Thanks again and I will keep you posted on anything else.

Eric

If Bones is a friend you really need to document as much of his life as you can for posterity. So many of these greats pass and then we have so many questions we wish we would have asked them while they were alive. I bet he has a treasure box filled with old photos, articles, etc and if you sat him down on video and interviewed him about his racing days you would be doing the automobile hobby a huge favor. Please consider doing it and do it while he is young enough to be able to actively participate. I bet he would love you doing that.

We need to save our history, all the greats are leaving us.

Don

Your absolutly right Don. He's a great friend and a great racing legend. If you saw his living room, well it's a shrine!! If you google his name there's tons of stuff, interviews, racing clips from the old days up until last year. This past year is the first season we missed in a long while. We still sit in the garage after work and b.s. about it all. Such a nice man, and a blast to be around. He LOVES tellin' his stories. And everyone LOVES listening. He says it's what keeps him young. Anyways, happy motoring and I'm sure we'll chat again.

Eric