She doesnt have to go that far actually. Its maily a situation where I know shes going to hav esome minor fender benders here and there and would like to see her with a large safe truck. Back when she lived in massachusetts she had driven some full sized pickups as well as my car (old RWD regal) on occasion so I figure something big, safe, and with the reliability of a SBC, keeps running with minor problems and not likely to leave her on the side of the road. Shes on the outskirts of LA but thats only about 100 miles from ya. I figure her average trip would be 10 miles or less so figuring $6/day in gas which isnt entirely unreasonable. Smoke puffs are most likely valve guide seals, doesnt sound like anything big. When you get a chance send me anything else you might have for some pictures, I'm still trying to figure out the next time I can get out there to see her and try to pick something up for her, but I'd appreciate anything you could forward. Thanks again
