Steve, I'm glad ED's Firebolt has gone to a good home, I too would have loved to 'adopt' it, but the shipping/import taxes etc would have killed me,or maybe Mrs Jock would have!
I like the idea of the parade truck on account of the tank being rotted out.It'll give many others the thrill of riding in an old bolt.
Keep us posted on your progress.
Good luck
Jock.