Yeah, I said to him.
"Ted, I know you are REAL protective of these cars, but I have a mate in Sydney who looks a bit like Andre Aggassi (Put that in there, coz I think he likes tennis), who is a whizz with a gas-axe & an angle grinder, loves modifying the hell out of cars & will most likely put a big block under the bonnet" "Can he have it?"
Next thing I knew, the dogs were off the chain & I was off & running again!
Seriously though, I have planted the seeds & he is coming around. I took him for a spin in the wagon today & he had a ball. Telling him how old cars are great & should be restored to go again.
Patience, Grasshopper. I will prevail....i hope
Rob J