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I am NOT the official decider. However, I would lean towards visually stock on the chassis but a fuel cell in the trunk is fair game and probably expected for increased range.

I am happy to help. I wanted to add 9" slicks to my 67 Mustang GT but still use the factory leaf springs and shocks. I was also trying to minimize the intrusion into the interior. Strategic strip removal accomplish my goals. The challenging part was the 427 SOHC motor in the dinky engine bay. Here is a link to the build.

Sanded tread, yellow shocks, chrome rear diff cover... a man after my own heart.

I have done this a number of times. Solid vinyl tires. Sharp #11 blade. Slice 4 tires offset to make two tires. Cut in the groove of the tread not the face. Glue the larger halves together with black automotive RTV.

All of the above. Your paint finishes are impressive.

Lighting the dash! I need to try that!

Very impressive bunch!

That group is impressive. Definitely out of the ordinary.

That turned out very nice.

That turned out fantastic! Someone needs to build a 1:1 and take me for a thrill ride!

High quality work.

Well done Keith! How did the GTX go together?

I love that chopped deuce sedan. It is fantastic.

Awesome job! Your craftsmanship is impressive.

I like this. Following.

Great job on all of them.

This is a way cool project. Following.

Beautiful craftsmanship.

Those are all really great. What did you use to flock the interior of the Blue Z?

You sure have made some eye catching builds! ?

Walt, a K-frame change is exactly the kind of "hidden" mod I had in mind. Ditto for the mini tubs. Neither would require alteration to the wheel openings of the body and would permit larger wheels and tires. The wheel bolt pattern should not be limited, simply keep the lug nut configuration near the same as the factory. (No "wide 5" dirt track car or F1 single nut configurations). Shaving trim should be acceptable. (Better aero and weight). Changing the suspension type bits is not out of reason.

Walt, a K-frame change is exactly the kind of "hidden" mod I had in mind. Ditto for the mini tubs. Neither would require alteration to the wheel openings of the body and would permit larger wheels and tires. The wheel bolt pattern should not be limited, simply keep the lug nut configuration near the same as the factory. (No "wide 5" dirt track car or F1 single nut configurations). Shaving trim should be acceptable. (Better aero and weight). Changing the suspension type bits is not out of reason.

I am perfectly happy with mixing engine manufacturers. I was just putting the thought out, to help us decide whether the group prefers one way or the other. If too many people deem it limiting, we can adapt.

Well done! That really brings back memories of watching the show and building my own KW when I was a teenager.

My buddy has a 72 Heavy Chevy that was born with a 402 BBC. He now has a 454 with a huge cam in it. I made a model of what it is supposed to look like when it is done.