Welcome to the forum. So very sorry to hear about your loss. There aren't any words anyone can say, however I can tell you from experience, time does help heal all wounds. I wish you well in that process.

As for your little "deuce" coupe, nice to see one from another maker done so well. I went to your gallery and loved what I saw, looks like a sweet hot rod all the way around. Glad to see you have renewed interest in getting it back on the road again, especially with the history and memories it holds. Drive the wheels off of it !!!

You joined a good forum here. It is populated by members who are truly nice people, willing to do whatever to help a fellow rodder out. Hope we hear a lot from you.

Don