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That is some really fine work but that tranny has a split personality...it's got great shift linkage and cooling lines with a dipstick. I would have sent you an auto trans if I'd known you needed one... I have an IROC-Z that has no body, so parting out the engine/tranny would have been no problem for me. Can't wait to see how the rest finishes out, like everyone else here I'm guessing it will be off the hook.

White LEDs can be run by one 3025 "computer" battery. If you have more than two LEDs you should have an additional battery.

Cherries... just sayin...

I second MrObsessive, if you have the ability to post here then you should be able to find reference photos on the interwebs for just about any project.

hmmm, that MEL block looks like the precursor to a fomoco 352/390/428 block, that may be a decent starting point for a conversion. regarding the y-block valve covers on MEL heads....I bet some genius made a mounting bolt conversion bracket that allowed y-block alloy valve covers on the MEL heads.

That's a fine representation of a Carchester Q-bbl carb...

Nope, I have a few goig back on the workbench.

Just a bad representation of the '51 tail lights

Can't you just BMF the missing trim ?

Michael's usually has discount coupons...you can probly get the embossing powder for at least 40% off.

probly gonna end up in the "back on the bench" thread.

I know of an undamaged Ala Kart that is up for private sale, PM me and I can send you a photo.

Maybe yer cousin will lend you his chainsaw after you show him yer special certificate of double indemnity chainsaw use release which is good for 90 days, you can mail order it from Dyptheria, Arizona.

Definitely got some vintage raw material to start with. Are you gonna get some wheels milled for this build?

I concur.

Alamosa Aqua,metallic, code 68 per concourse accepted colors

There are a few color choices, need to be more specific regarding the engine you are painting. Or you could do a google search...

I have found wrapping 28ga wire around a pin or needle makes appropriate sized throttle return springs and you can make them as long that way as you like. remember to google image search carbs if you really want to get your PE dressed carbs to look like the real thing.

I second that, looking forward to seeing how the "Thundertruck" turns out.

I suggest '66 GTO tail lights in a rolled pan. I also suggest radius-ing the corners of the fenders. You could also try some graphic design ideas like I did with your head lights...play with a photo of the rear by pasting different tail light ideas on various spots to see what hits the sweet spot.

I'm guessing not street legal in all 50 states...just sayin...

hmmm, the headlights in that position seem to be fighting with the flow of your concept, have you considered mounting those light assemblies to the front fenders below the level of the top of the fender? kinda like this...

This car brand was actually popular enough to get referred to in a song that was popular back then. If you want obscene grillwork, check out the '53 Die Valkyrie.

Shiny with excellent details...hardly anyone puts carb choke linkage on their builds, my hat is off to you.

upload it to youtube then link it here