KK: Sorry to hear about your father. I've been fortunate thus far, mines 75 this year, and still going strong. Your post is a strong testament to your dad and the valuable lessons you learned from him. I hope that some day, my son and I will share the love of an old 6 (with a split manifold) that my dad and I have shared all these years. So far, he's just not real excited about riding in anything that might "leave me walking". Good Luck, and thanks for sharing your story.