Mike, the stang sure did survive well for sure! I like the way you are letting him work it off too. That's how I got my first car, and truck. I really believe this will help him through life just because it will set a value to him and he will have something to be proud of too. Nice job, and enjoy that project. A friend of mine had a 76 Mustang Cobra with a 302 and a 4 speed. It was white with blue stripes. I never liked the looks of those cars, but his was cool looking. It was a death trap with that 302 so you're decision to leave it a 4 cylinder is a good one IMO.