[J. A. EARLY]

I loaded up two guns, a CE Fox 12 M/M that had been away for over a year as well as a rescued Parker VH 12 with perfect IC/IM chokes. Put my decoys and four boxes of shells into the truck. Had everything ready to go by 10:30 and then my wife called. She said there was a house a little over a half-mile away selling everything, including some old cars. Well, that got my interest, and I went looking for guns. In the garage was a 70 LeMans convertible, a 56 Plymouth, and this dusty 37 Ford Humpback Street Rod. Long story short, I never made to dove hunt as it took all day to get it out with my son's help. The first opening day dove hunt I think I have ever missed since I was twelve. The 31 x 18.5-15 tires, brand new, had rotted. All four tires were flat. But like old Parkers, I see beauty in what others don't touch. It has a 400 C.I. Chevy, auto trans, air, 9" Ford rear, and a lot of dirt that came off. Murch harder to restore to usable condition than a double gun. But all good things take time. My wife will probably never call me again about a sale. Also bought a large car hauler while I was at it! Charlie, I know you will appreciate this one.