Dean, I absolutely love your build threads, they are quite informational and inspirational at the same time.
I have a small request...one of the things I always appreciate about your builds is that you have a "vision" before you start and you seem to manage to stick to it. I am on the fence between a 40 and the SLC and your comment regarding the SLC being much easier to build than the 40 is intriguing.
My request is for some information regarding extra cost items you had to buy to finish the kit....not only a list of those items, but also their cost. I know that every build has some individualization added by the builder, but your vision for this SLC seems to be to finish it with as little added componentry as possible and that is how I would proceed, too.
Not now....more like at the end of the build.....I'll remind you as the build nears completion, but thought I ought to mention this little request now so that if you agree to it you'll have time to start making your own notations as you proceed. No worries about drivetrain, that's an individual choice, just the materials needed to complete the body/chassis build that aren't included in the kit.
For me, the big issue is always the fabrication. I don't have metal working skills or tools, so the "most complete" kit always attracts me the most. Your build is interesting b/c of the "bare-bones" approach you have taken!
Thanks for considering this small request, Dean!
Cheers!
Doug