"It could be a CJ - but I've seen a few Burts made that I couldn't tell the difference"

Maybe thats because Burt Co. made many of the CJ's

'My good friend' obviously has a different interpretation where you are . Over here it is used to describe someone who is helpful
As it happens, I have known Mr Myers for longer than most on this board. Check the front of TCR - you will find I was contributing before I was a club member.