" Doc, you are a hopeless romantic."
That was a quote from Cook Neilson , the editor of CYCLE MAGAZINE, years ago.
Tonight, I can not dispute that statement.
Today was a day of extreme emotion for me. I have seen this project from the beginning. I remember when I was satisfied to see the frame
when the welding was completed. I commented on what a huge step had been accomplished. That was 7 years ago.
Today, even though there is a tremendous amount of work yet to be done, I had a feeling of near closure. The canopy, with the
windshield area defined, is completed. The complex small section behind the canopy that contains the air brake, is nearing completion.
The panel immediately behind the air brake is being worked. Soon it will be ready to fit. When that is done, the LAST panel of the
body will be finished and fitted. It's rather like bringing home the wedding dress and the wedding is still months away.
As I drove away, in a downpour, all I could remember was the foto of the fitted side panels and the canopy. The canopy is a piece to
behold. It's a shame that any of it will be removed to allow the windshield to be fitted. It has the beauty of a naked female form. The
curves are without blemish and it's like a naked woman walking from the shower to the bed. The curves change with every step and
only emotion can define the sensation. Words are not adequate. I am overwhelmed and if it's possible I will convey those feelings to all
of you. I don't really feel adequate. It's been a long time coming and the alter is still a long ways away Believe me, I am overwhelmed.
One soft light portrait at a time.
FREUD