Wow Bryan I'm jealous.
You got a nice shop and students to help.
What happens to the car when it's done, teachers ride right?
My first car was a 65 Impala SS convertible, it was great until my girlfriend kicked a hole through the top - but let's not go there
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Disc brakes are a must IMO, can't have the kid driving around on coaster brakes.
I think I'm just gonna throw the old Gabriel Hijackers on the back, they're cheap and that was the thing to do in the day.
I hope to finish it this summer.