Welcome aboard, mid-life crisis and all!

Just one comment of caution on Superior; either favorable or unfavorable comments could be somewhat meaningless in today's context. That company has gone through a few ownership changes during the last 20 or so years.......some were okay, some not. That comment could apply to just about any other company as well. You do have the advantage of geographical proximity, take advantage of it. There's no substitution for personal inspection. Some might recommend good companies that are thousands of miles away, and you may have a good experience with those suggestions, but then again, maybe not. Fit and finish are really critical on a glass body, as is the reinforcement structure. If you don't have sufficient personal experience to evaluate those things either cultivate a friendship with someone who does, or spend a fair bit of time educating yourself first hand so that you can tell the difference between good and bad. Even if you possess the skills and have the spare time, repairs to a poorly built body can be costly, and worse if you have to hire it out. You might start by taking a little drive out to Boring and having a look at the Wescott body (if they have one in inventory......that company too is not quite what it was when
Dee was alive). That's the gold standard of glass bodies.......and for a reason. Yeah, they're expensive if you only compare the dollar amount, but when the quality is considered they become a better buy (not necessarily the BEST buy, but better) over time. Of course at their price the steel reproduction Brookville body becomes just a bit more of a stretch......but again, it too has some positive trade offs that could help justify the cost. It all depends.............