Welcome Tim!
Sounds like a great project.
North Texas is not that far from KC and the Stovebolt Reunion in less than two weeks.
Trust me, the only thing you need to bring is photos and a list of questions, you will fit right in and have a great time.
I drove a Subaru one year, but had to park out with the other cars. I don't think anyone even noticed.

Don


1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!