[twobjshelbys]

I guess the subliminal message in my post was that the apprenticeship would likely result in leaving the car for Kirkham to finish. I've given up learning skills that take a long time and that I will only use once or twice or maybe never after the first time. The time it took me to do the equivalent job of the experienced person far exceeded the value in doing it. My guess is that finishing the overall car would result in at least one do-over. Remember there are no straight or flat surfaces, so the skill level has to be greater. Just let Kirkham do it and use the time to drive the car a season earlier.