That night and indeed that statement from Russ has true legendary status.
Everyone has heard the story, right??
Happy to post more as the project progresses. Laminating and vacuum bagging the clam sections in a few days. Taking my time on the flares to ensure they are symetrical and true before they are cast in stone. Not really stone, carbon fiber. 
Very anxious to send it to paint. Big question is, what color?