Am I to interpret your comment as meaning you would like to see a T84 rebuild video?  Is that what you are saying Nick? 

Thank you for the thoughtful words Jay.  My grandfather was Mr. Fixit too...a real product of the Great Depression.  Love your grandfather's quote...there is indeed great joy in "putting things in order"....  Reminds me of the real "renaissance man" quote too...."jack of all trades, master of none, but almost always better than a master of one".....You get me thinking...what is with the increase in chaos required to put everything in order?  That riddle might take a Scotch or two to unravel...if unraveling is even possible....

Thank you Dana - really pleased with the stencils and how Murph is looking.  I have not done the glass, but will for next week....looking forward to it!

Thanks Dave!  We will show the original photo next week - we have a couple of things left to finish on Murph and we will do the "big reveal"...😀Dennis has a place in upstate NY...he was hanging out and didn't show up for work.  We put a note in his file!

Thanks Mark!  We are gearing up to put markings on Murphy...going to be a lot of fun!  Hope you and Marsha and doing great!

Indeed, I actually spent some time organizing T84 parts.  The long awaited video is indeed on the way.  I am going to post some Sasquatch footage too😂

As for fenders, I 100% like the approach.  Most of the time, they suffer from rusted out hat channels or the sheet metal underneath.  The MD Juan repro hat channels don't fit correctly and always require extensive modification - Debella/SGI ones appear to be made correctly (I have not actually installed one yet, but have a set). If you are replacing the hat channels, definitely mock up before you really get after the welding...slight misalignment means major fitment issues....I have made this mistake before. Most of the time, holes in the fenders themselves can be patched....just depends on how bad they are....

Fair enough Howard - all feedback is always appreciated! 

"Passenger side"....reverse image, special photography😂  yep...its a driver side!   Thanks as always for the kind words Jay.  Indeed, my better half and I will be at Oshkosh.  I have been asked to do a talk on books everyone should own....not sure what the schedule is exactly, but there will be a seminar of sorts.  Always fun to go these events and chat with everyone.  Plus...its in Oskhosh at the EAA...doesn't get any better than that!  Look forward to seeing you!

Thanks Nick!  Loving the seats on Murph - they are top notch my friend. 

Thanks Robert!  I am aware of Muggy...have not tried it...but it is on the list.  I have a good friend who is a PE/metallurgist and spent his entire lifetime casting...first at John Deere...then with his own company setting up casting lines all over the world.  I chatted with him briefly on Friday and have a followup call next week.  These are "problems that have been solved" - he promised a full download on the metallurgy etc.  I will share what I learn, probably in a special video so it doesn't just get buried.  As you know, repairs like the throttle are very satisfying - one part puzzle and one part craftsmanship. As an aside, it turns out that there may be a source for NOS throttle cables.  I ended up purchasing the components to make some, although I may end up installing an NOS one in the T24.  I have a call in - will let you know what I find.

Cheers, Patrick