Well, I can relate. Had a 544 Volvo for a while, had a tr-6 i took in trade for some real estate (my only British car, I think), Porsche 912, 66 Shelby Mustang..a real one. 300sel 6.3 Mercedes. Datsun 510. Formula Vee.
You spund like the ideal sucke..eeerrr..person to for a project car. Ever heard of a Steadman? Me either. Anyhow, it's a replica of a Jag SS100. Got a buddy who has one, sorta. Frame, XKE rear axle assembly, right hand drive XKE front end assembly. Real cheap. The British guy who designed/built 'em has a shop a couple bas from mine. Small world.
Anyhow, that's my story. Been playing with stuff and tweaking cars for decades. It's all about paying attention to the details. Marine stuff is so conservative, there's always room for improvement without sacrificing durability.
Bill |