Welcome back Mike,
I'm glad that you are back and it looks like you put a lot of thought and time into posting an honest explanation.
Just remember that the greatest things happen in small steps over a long period of time, and if you just communicate w/ people in an open manner, you have got half of the battle licked.....

FWIW, I am super happy w/ the work you and Dr D did for the '71 SS:

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