In the old pics the tires almost look like the same size front and rear. Not right for a hot rod in my book. (But nobody's reading my book)
Richard is my friend. The story about buying the original is really interesting. I have seen it numerous times and feel it is too far gone to be restored. Richard and Billy are very determined to make the clone spot-on. I have listened to the discussion. They have prevailed.
The vent windows are the scnizzle............... They make it look like a Chevy from the side. But I like them.