Awesome story Uncle Bob, and glad you two have such a excellent relationship to travel so far together cooped up in your truck. My ex wife and I were like that, we didn't need to communicate all the time to enjoy each others company, still miss her greatly and to this day, will always regard her as my best friend. RIP Melanie..
'32 Ford Tudor with a slight roof chop done in the Ken Thurm way would be an excellent addition to your stable.