I just got a call from someone who was asking why Nick Acton (Mickmate) isn't completing the car, since it's up at his place already. Nick is and remains a wonderful friend of mine. However, he's a one man shop and the sole source of his family's income. When Ed stepped up with his absolutely incredible offer to complete the car, it became obvious that this was the only way to complete the car, as I could not at any time in the foreseeable future pay Nick what he so richly deserves for his time and his talent. Nick has been an invaluable friend and asset during these very difficult times, lending an ear on those nights when all you need is someone to listen to you talk. I greatly value his expertise and friendship. He is helping all that he can with this project, while simultaneously running his business. I'm sure he'll chime in on here, as other than me he knows more about this car than anyone and in some cases knows even more than I do what it needs. he's a great friend, and an incredible talent. I thank Nick for all he has done on my car, and for what he continues to do.
The offer that Ed "DV" made to finish the car is just incredibly wonderful and generous, and it's really the only way that this car can be completed. I spent an hour or so on the phone with him the other evening, and he is just a wonderful man. Ed, if you're reading this, Mrs. DV and you have a standing invite to come on down to Houston whenever the snow piles up in Michigan to escape the cold!
I am so overwhelmed and grateful to him for his unbelievable offer, to Mrs. DV for tolerating my intrusion into her husbands well earned semi-retirement, and to all of you who have offered to donate parts, funds or moral support, all of which I am so grateful for. Thanks again, thanks a million for all that you are all doing.
I look forward to the day that this car moves under it's own power with me at the wheel for the first time. You all can't believe the boost this has given me at a time when I couldn't possible have needed it more. A million thank you's to all of you. What an incredible group you are, I am proud and humbled to be amongst you.