Hey Mike :D. When I was a Plumber back in the mid 70's, my superintendent restored 50's Fairlane's and early Bird's as a hobby. He eventually quit the construction trade and went full time with his shop. He did some award winning cars, and I got to drive a few of them. The 312 Y block engine was not a real powerhouse, but in the lightweight T-Bird, it was a really nice package. Along with the status that those cars had, it was a wonderful experience to cruise one down the road.
