I want to thank you all for your kind reception and counsel. It sounds like the best, most economical approach for me is a project car. I'm sure there are potential dangers to be avoided. Maybe I can ask for advice from all of you when I find something.

Can't see myself getting to the Ky show. I'm committed to the Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio this weekend. I don't think my wife will slacken my chain enought to be gone two weekends in a row!

Rich