[Lynn]

Just a few observations.
We have ice and snow today, so all our appointments called yesterday to reschedule, so I have some time on my hands.

Went back to post #1. I know I have looked at this thread multiple times over the years, but apparently did not take it all in. Just read the whole thing from start to finish. What an emotional rollercoaster.

Post #1. I laughed and cried. Love seeing the way this car facilitated the multi generational bonds in this family. Obviously a loving functional family that would have been close anyway; but things like this hobby bring us even closer sometimes. (Just ask Tony, with his recent wild snow storm, creepy hotel adventure with his son!!!).

Post #2 (don’t worry, I am NOT going to recap EVERY post) made me cry more seeing Jake the grandson sitting in the front seat. Really hits home as my twin grandsons just turned 12 on Monday. Holy crap!!! That can’t be. They were just born YESTERDAY!!!

Also got to me when Verne Frantz chimed in. I REALLY miss Verne. He was a giant in the hobby, especially the 409s. We bonded back in 2007 when I was writing the trim tag legislation in Oklahoma. Could not have done nearly as good a job without Verne.

Loved reading about the 30 year old Sears tires. I took some tires off my recent purchase (57 Chevy) that were dated EITHER 1995 or 1985; not sure which.

Three generations in the car is freakin awesome on page five. Will be doing that soon with the 57 once it is roadworthy. (Pic below).

Notable quote #1 from Big Jake: “Only in America could this have happened!”
Is this a great country, or what?

LOVE the pics of Big Jake working on the engine and trans.

Also great seeing the LONG time relationships the Dykstra family has with Bill S. I was honored and humbled to get to hang out briefly with them at MCACN 2024 (along with Tony). Best quote from Bill S: “I must sound like a broken record, but the Dykstra's are my favorite family on earth!” That’s what I’m talking about.

Best exchange:
Jake “...hopefully no scope creep on this one.”
Tim: “LOL......good luck with that.”

Best quote from a Dykstra: “Enjoy every minute with your loved ones while you can.”
Was moved to tears again at post 176. Wouldn’t expect anything less from this family.