Yes, it does look a bit rustier in these pics than the original pic you posted of the parts car. It looks like a red 66 Mercury hardtop next to it on one side and a 59 Edsel on the other side. It already looks like you've been hanging around Rev too long.
Hoarding Hi Jim: Yes, you have a good eye. They are not mine however. They belong to the hillbillies that sold me the donor car. I am keeping an eye out for them on "Hoarders - buried alive". The "Rev" told me once that he was only one ashtray away from being on an episode himself. LOL
Welcome to the forum Henry...sounds like you are among old friends, we're here to become some of your new friends.
holy hanna Henry....ya got a wagon congrats pal as for the tailgate...if ya need a hand...just call so...watcha gonna tow with it? ....oh...and