Earl, on Thursday, I drove down I40 west bound from Winston headed over to Nashville, TN and of course thought about you for a little bit. Glad to hear things are coming along and I am truly sorry that the situation did not work out so that I could see you face to face and get the chance to visit awhile.
We will continue to pray for you...don't sale any of those parts nor that Tbird just yet!!!
Looks to me like you are going to be given some more time here on this earth.
Dan
Daniel JessupLancaster, California
aka "The Hot Rod Reverend" 
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