[Idaho Chris]

nkb-

Thanks for the links to the videos. From all my reading/searching Brent Lykins seems to be well respected.

CompClassics-

Wow, that is a beautiful car! I certainly appreciate your offer of assistance.

I still do not know how far down the rabbit hole of authenticity I want to go. I guess what I am most after is the authentic period driving experience as opposed to whether I visually have the proper hose clamp or engine detail. That thinking may change as i have some months before delivery/assembly.

If asked why I want the car; I would answer because I want to drive the wheels off it and enjoy looking at that gorgeous bodywork in my garage! It will likely never see a car show but hopefully it will see some track time on a road course now and then.

My wife wants non-metallic BRG with a dark tan interior so that is what is ordered. Apparently I have a few months to change my mind so who knows. I'm further tempted to go with painted wire wheels like my TR250 has but for now chrome is what is on the order sheet. Again, I get back to the authenticity question. Does that really matter to me or not?

Mark IV-

After spending some time on your website it would appear you are likely to see my credit card number more than a few times in the months ahead! Thanks for the link.