I saw a refernce on a forum post to Iowa and had to look deeper. I was born and raised in north central Iowa and spent the past 11 years prior to retirement in Ames, Iowa. Bought my first Cougar in 1969 from my cousin in Estherville, Iowa. I'm currently living in ASunrise Beach, Missouri and was being to think all Cougar owners were from the west coast. I appreciate your many comments on the various forums and seeing that you have no friends (just kidding), I'd be proud to be the first. Currently trying to get my 68 on the road, I'm slowing with age but am down to the interior, minor exterior trim stuff and then trouble shooting headlights and taillights. If you are in the area or need a mini vacation, stop by. I live about 1/2 mile from the Lake of the Ozarks. J26turk@aim.com Jim Pedersen