Thanks guys. This is all good information. And thanks for explaining about the rag joint steering columns. I wasn't sure how they worked. I am going through things I can do, and the biggest hitters are good belts, collapsible steering column and good brakes. Well, driver paying attention and driving for the conditions would trump all of those. I'll start figuring out what I can do and try to write it as an article. But those of you on the amcforum may have noticed I posted it for sale. I like my steel dash and I like the way the '65 looks, and I'm happy driving it by myself. Just not sure about bringing my youngest son in it, and the whole goal was to use it for a weekend getaway car hauling our 500 pound popup camper, some fishing gear and a used beagle. I'm considering keeping working on the car as a learning project, but keeping my eyes open for a Hornet or Concord. In the meantime, I see nothing wrong with driving it on local roads, staying out of Atlanta traffic and paying attention. Farna - you already did shoulder laps and good seats in your '63. And I'm sure more of you guys did that or more. So I think that is where I should start. _______________________________________________ AMC-list mailing list AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com