Another issue is that a C-note today is a 20 spot of not all that many years ago.
Slinging parts at a problem can be cheaper than paying high labor costs of even a trustworthy mechanic's shop.
All of this leads the current generation down a different path than what previous generations travel.
Carl

Last edited by 52Carl; 12/26/2016 3:19 AM.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission