I considered him a great friend also, He built my very first motor for me ran great. Matter of fact still have that motor in my prostreet chevelle now its sporting a blower on it. I will find the pictures of the 69 I remember the 74 and seen it when it came back from you,( great job) if memorie serves me right, your out of Canada. I no Wade is still in the area a friend of mine ran into him not long ago.