Nice - - -  I like your grille!

No worries there. Ordered a steel one from Steve Buzek.

I'll be driving my 65 FB around Big D and thinking about a center console to match the rear seat delete. 

I am thinking about buying a mini-lathe.   What I am thinking about using this mini lathe for is Ford Galaxie hood hinges wear out.  They currently do not reproduce these hinges and used ones are getting expensive, and are usually also worn.   What I am thinking about doing is making my own custom "rivets" but with a thread on the end that I can put a thin nut on then tack weld to the hinge in places were they will fit, therefore making the hinges rebuildable in the future.  Not all the pivots wear out on these hinges, and the ones that get really bad that cause the hoods to sit an inch high there is enough room for a nut.   Ive even thought about possibly using clevis type pins and squeezing everything together and welding it.  Biggest problem with that is these parts while they need to move also have a bit of an interference fit.   I bought a set of rebuilt hinges from a guy who used to rebuild them, but I need another set now, and the current prices on these babies are over 450.00 dollars for a rebuilt set.  I think there is room to do something here.  Grizzly has a mini lathe at a decent cost.  
Further, I discussed the future of my convertible project with my oldest son yesterday, asking him if he wants to "step up" and take Aaron's place.   He doesn't want to mess with it, as he has three small children and never shown the ability to even check his own oil, anyways.. Just not a mechanically inclined  man.   So, tonight, when I gather with all my brothers, we are going to discuss the future of the car.   I have two brothers who are very mechanically inclined like I am, and one brother who is way sicker than I am, who would love to.   All options may be discussed, unless it winds up getting too emotional.  I have a few ideas I may run accross them.   Im pretty much going to have a lot of free time soon.  Between taking care of my elderly neighbor and my son, and my own health issues (eye)  this car has just gotten put off and put off.  I will always have the times he did come over to help me tear it down and such, but we never thought to take one picture.  Going to come up with a plan moving forward here.    

Greg B....

Check out http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/

But also get a lathe...

I thank you for the gracious offer.   But unfortunately I am in the midwest, and I wouldnt have any room for a fullsize.  I wish I had twice the space and 4 feet more in height.  

Greg B wrote:

I thank you for the gracious offer.   But unfortunately I am in the midwest, and I wouldnt have any room for a fullsize.  I wish I had twice the space and 4 feet more in height.  

 
You are quite welcome. Yeah, twice the space and feet higher! If only...

Before you go mini, and If you've got the room, look into 1960's era Atlas/Craftsman lathes. There still a boatload out there. I've got one that is just 5' long, has a 3' bed and 12" swing. Small enough to not take up a lot of space, and I've turned the bearing housings on my 9 inch housing.

Replace the camshaft in my 289 1966 mustang. This is to come back to the original configuration.
I know it is necessary to remove the radiator, but will be this enought for the cam to exit?

I am finishing my AOD build and may be... JUST may be!!! I will have the transmission in the car... ?? LOL yeah MS law apply..

I have removed the cam with removal of the radiator only.  Did not require removal of the ac condenser.  The rear cam bearing journal is larger than the front cam bearing in the block, so the cam can be tilted a very small angle as the last journal comes out/goes in.
Or maybe I am just lucky.