Your buddy has a very desirable (and very expensive) bird there. I was shocked to see what these things are bringing on Barrett Jackson. The 2 x 4 set up is the E code option and very few were made. Only rarer ones are the supercharged versions I think.
What are his plans for it, driver or show car? I almost hate to have these words come out of my mouth, but that car almost needs to be done to a high point standard as it is so darned valuable. I don't like trailer queens, but in some cases the car is just worth too much to not do that.
He really needs to do some research on the car Bob, and I understand one of the premier Father Son T bird restoration teams is right in Texas. They were talking about them on BJ and they said every time this team brings T birds to the auction they are the very best in the country.
Don