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Yup, made it here more or less intact.
Nathan, thanks for the offer of the ignition switch and door handles. I might take you up on that. Would be kind of nice to have something from the old girl. All the parts I have were either add-ons or from the '68. Our container with our possessions is due to arrive early next week and then unload and unpack regarding your visor. I know its in there somewhere. However your personal e-mail is on my computer in the container, if you could send me a message off the board I'll have it again.
George, subtropical car restoration is going to be interesting. The first thing I'm planning is to attack the rust and hopefully there will still be a car left. The owner wasn't exactly accurate when describing the rust situation. I think it can be saved but the '65 I sold to Nathan was probably in better shape. (Nathan, did you save the roof you cut off? I could use a small section.) I should be a decent welder by the time I am done.
Living in Hawaii is very different from vacationing in Hawaii. Most folks back on the Mainland react as if its Paradise over here when I tell them where I've moved. Its not Paradise...(although I do live in Hawaii Paradise Park, and just off Paradise Street, no kidding). But there are spots on this island that do seem unreal they are so beautiful and I've already had the chance to swim with sea turtles. Also the surfing is much better than in Kansas.
One thing is Latino culture is barely a whisper out here, at least in Hilo; so the Mexican restaurants are embarrassing. Taco Bell might do a better job. On the bright side there is a guy at the farmer's market that sells GREAT tamales and that goes a long way. I'll just have to talk Mom into letting me have her recipes to take care of the rest.
I've thought about starting a blog to document the restoration of the '64 out here as a Palm Tree Mechanic. I can already tell that I'll have to be a bit more creative than back on the Mainland. Lots of things are not readily available and shipping is reserved for things that fit in small boxes or only as a last resort.
I think I finally get to pick up the '64 from the dock today, then the fun begins.
-Mario E.
Kea'au, HI
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