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Darrin: The hinges I have seen are simply a rod traversing the front frame horns, plates welded to the ends of the rod, these plates are bolted to the fiberglass on either side and the hinge was two roll bar bushings mounted to the frame. I am sure if you look at some of the builds it...

Bob: Something of an afterthought...would it be possible to add lugs to the top of your casting and hang the gearbox from the crossmember similar to a ZF mounting. Cheers Phil

Bob: Thats some piece of work, this is the stuff I really like to see, and as you said you didn't like the look of the adapter plate, and I agree as it always looks exactly like its description because it always has that appearance of something of a go between part. I am thinking this is...

Rich: I am using Aldan shocks, based out of Ca. Made here, 5/8 shaft, either single or double adjustable, Nice people to deal with and a quality product...totally rebuildable if need be. Look here: Aldan Eagle Shock Absorbers | Carson California | All Parts Made In America Of...

Darrin: Most welcome, If you need some detailed photos on the clearance issues or I can help further just give a yell. Cheers Phil

Terry: If you are thru bolting wouldn't it still crush the remaining part of the tube? We call something like that a swing tube, essentially go straight thru the tube with another thick wall tube that fits a bolt so that the original tube can swing around the bolt or simply be anchored...

Darrin: The top of my rear uprights clear the wheel by approx 7/16", and the lower suspension is fairly close also...even if you run a larger wheel there is a limit to how far in you can go as the next problem would be upper and lower radius rods which run near the outer limits of the...

Darrin: 15" wheels Front 10" wide X 5" backspace Rear 14" wide X 5" backspace Track is set at 56" front and rear I am running Avons but can't remember sizes right now...can post them later if you need. As Jim said be careful here as clearances inside and out...

Mike; If you search Dorman you will find a silicone boot that holds up really well, don't know the number off hand but I have bought them at NAPA. I think the pricing was about $15 or thereabouts. Cheers Phil

Cliff: I don't know much about the heads but I do know if you have an alum prop and change out to stainless you could gain that 5 mph. I would think you probably have a Bravo drive...or possibly an Alpha, you are right at the changeover year there. I am going to guess maybe 14" prop at...

Great look Dave, I always thought the black with just a hint of gloss is a super look on wheels, Nice ride by the way. Cheers Phil

John: How much interference do you have, and if it is slight do you have enough on the caliper to do a slight trim job...it would not need to be much by the looks of your photo, just a thought as I have seen this and done it without problems. Cheers Phil

Mick: Car is coming along, I have not posted in a while as I am busy with other jobs and with the good weather I need to make it happen when the work is there. I will post real soon as I am really close to starting the exhaust and then want to start the motor when thats all done ....that...

Jim: I think you should finish it. Phil

Mick: Interesting setup you have there, by the looks of it I believe you have eliminated or greatly minimized bumpsteer. Are you planning on running any caster in the rear? Great build...keep those photos coming. Cheers Phil

Keith: I have fitted remote thermostats just for the ease of access or space considerations and they generally work well, only thing is its necessary to drill a small hole like 1/8" in the t-stat face to get continuous flow ...not enough to prevent the motor from warming up, but necessary to...

Mike: I know of two guys running a 914 behind a V-8, and pretty much everything about it has been mentioned except that it does not need flipping as it runs in the configuration you would use. I seem to remember there was someone who offered an intermediate plate that substantially...

Mike: Not painted yet but going for a dark blue, just haven't picked exact color yet. Phil

Mike: Do I detect a hint of wide body going on? Sure would look nice on your car. Phil

Keith: I am using two separate masters side by side with a balance bar......easy to adjust bias, and it is two separate systems front and rear. I have a good hard pedal. The drawback is buying two master cyls, but they run about $50 each, not too bad. There is also a neat cable...