Thanks.. The '56 mechanically was predominantly done by a prior owner, in a hurry, so there are some remaining issues that need addressing. Since I purchased it, I've redone the interior... flooring, carpet, linoleum/stainless, and seats. I need to address the transmission fluid leaks (I think might be due to 'too short' a Lokar filler, so I'm going to order a longer Lokar filler hose.. I just purchased a tool for installing fittings (crimper) on AC hoses so I can redo the VA hoses (which were done by idiots), and hopefully make the VA work.
Re the '57... 2+ years ago, I was restoring it to 'stock' ... The stock chassis was restored, the floor was restored, and I had all restored parts ready to install as soon as the 'body/paint shop' returned my painted body.. instead the paint shop 'quit' in the middle, so the '57 body got brought back home to my shop, needing body/paint to be completed (see my comments re the exhaust fan issues in my homemade paint booth).. In the interim, I've decided (with some Rockytopper help!) to update the drive train, so I purchased the chassis and the LS1/4L60 to make it a more driveable car - my goal is to get it 'road ready' for long road trips, principally so I can drive it to CNA conventions across the country.
I also have a '55 Nomad which I purchased in 1974, it's partially disassembled.. waiting on ME to have time for it..
I've owned the '57 since 1988, and I purchased the '56 around 2 yrs ago. Now I'm retired, and have more time, but somehow along the way my energy levels have depreciated from being able to go 20 hrs/day to about 6-7 hrs a day..