John,, great new pics --- Thanks very much.
I see in the pic where there is a tab welded in the door frame ("B" Pillar area) that is bolted to the main hoop of the roll cage? What are your thoughts there ? Is that for body rigidity? I like it and was wondering the main purpose. Cool motor plates as well.. Sorry you got a bad deal on your front suspension.. hang in there ... over time, head aches and over budget are all normal,,, I have had all these issues crop up on the last few hotrods and two race cars we built... but in the end, the pride and sense of accomplishment will make all the tough times worthwhile....
The proudest car moment I thought I had was when my Roadster made the cover and feature article in a Magazine,, but it was not.... My proudest car moment was actually a proud "day" it was last year when the Vicky made her first appearance at Maxton, just seeing all the LSR folks give me the thumbs up when I drove her through the pits for tech inspection, passing tech and hanging out with the fine LSR community was very nice. then the next day I made my first ever license pass and shakedown run (second gear pass) the car ran well and felt stable,,, so on my second run I decided to give her a bit more throttle and use third gear, I set the new record by over 10mph... wow and everything stayed together.... the rest is history,, we are now on the second LSR build with the Stude and hoping to have as much fun (and a record or two as well)...
So keep the faith, keep the build going, don't let the tough times and setbacks derail your goals,,, stick to it,, hope to see you and the Stude soon.
Charles