I purchased the ’53 back in early ’90. It’s still not finished, but I am hoping to be done this year. Yes it was a frame off.
The ’65 I purchased last January and was driving it in the fall. No it was not a frame off. I’m still tinkering with it. I don’t think it will ever be “DONE”.
The ’66 was supposed to be a daily driver while I finished the ’53 and then get restored. Seems I’m spending all my time keeping it going and no time on the ’53 lately