> Yes I did. I was a tadge younger then, 65yo and just recently retired. So   
    > I had plenty of time on my hands. When I was a Tool & Die Apprentice, I   
    > worked part time in my dad's garage and learned quite a bit about cars. I   
    > kept my hand in it over the years and only had to rely on garage mechanics   
    > for a few jobs I didn't have the time or tools for.   
      
   That is very impressive.  I never had the opportunity to learn from anyone   
   that had those skills, but would have really liked to.  Similar to technology   
   and tinkering, I have always had a mind and interest in fixing, modifying,   
   restoring, etc just about anything.  What I do know about cars is from   
   AllData, searching the Internet/forums, or just trial and error on my own   
   part.     
      
    > If I can ever get a website going to show the photos, I made the 56 Chevy   
    > steering column into a modern day column by machining some bushings and   
    > shortening it so that I could use a jointed shaft to meet the R&P steering   
    > connection. And unlike the original AC in these cars, I ran the compressor   
    > lines thru the core support, rather than over the top.   
      
   Sounds good to me.  Would love to see the pictures..   
      
   - Mark   
      
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