Welcome, The Tabe

My name is Tommy Tabor, from Schriever, Louisiana . I am a Vietnam War Veteran. I could have sent in a picture of The Devil at his best and let you think that he still looked that good. I'm not a show off or a put on. I believe in honesty, and hope all of you do the same. I am proud of my Fairlane and will rebuild him. I will submit progress photos as I move along. I built a 1966 Ford Fairlane 2 dr ht and was showing it at World of Wheels around LA. and using him as a street driver. I returned from The Nam in 1971. I purchase this Fairlane in 1976 and took 3 years to build it when the money allowed. I wanted it built as a one of a kind. The car was in great shape, but original. The trouble is, I wanted custom.
In 1980's began having problems with depression that hurt both my business and my life. In 1994 got a flashback from Vietnam and my life was turned completely around, from things I was not alright doing on my tour of Vietnam, but you must remember, I was trained to carry out orders. I went into a chronic state of depression. This is when the shrinks found out what, was causing the problem. I am now a 100% Sevice Connected Disabled Veteran suffering from P.T.S.D. from my military service. The doctors have changed my medication many times until finally, I think they got it right. I feel like myself again, after all these years. I owned and operated a Custom Upholstery Shop. My shop is now a one man, hobbie for me. I watch all the car shows on TV and got the fever back.
My car was put in a shed. It's been there for about 15 years. It really looks bad, but I want to rebuild it like it was or better. I have cried to see what happen to him.
I am not cripple in any way and can work, but I am disabled enough to the point, I can not make a living in the work force.
This is a picture when " The Tasmanian Devil " was at his best. It will take some time, but I plan on putting him back like he was at his peak.
Thank you for reading my story and looking at my pictures.