Randy - regarding your build sequence, I don't think you can install the fuel tanks/cells with the front suspension installed. I know others have fallen prey to that and had to totally remove the front suspension. Others can confirm this.
I know members that have used these guys to make replacement fuel cells for replicas. Would be curious to know their position is (as you asked) on metal can fuel tanks like in the 40. Not sure how you would get foam Into a completed tank unless they are being made with an access panel.
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The prevailing setup on the Pantera which is very similar in overall shape and size (low to the ground, little front air intake area, long coolant tubes, etc.) is two sucker fans with a slightly laid forward radiator in order to provide room to mount the fans. Most use a fully shrouded radiator...
Douglas - your part looks darn good to me. Question, could the STEP file be used to have someone machine this part from thin aluminum? I am thinking about that, polishing the "chrome" parts, and painting the remainder. Could someone with a standard CNC do this using your file? thanks very much.
As a prospective owner in the future, is there a "build" manual or instructions that has already been created by the factory? As well as a suggested list of required parts with part numbers? thanks
From my experience, the large transport companies will not carry your car alone and their price does not vary by how many cars they have on board. They quote a price to carry your car from Point A to B. It would be unusual for a carrier to show up at your house with an empty trailer and carry...