Gealli- a lot of my kids at my high school think they're sweet driving the cars that their parents bought them with their flashy rims, exhausts, and stereos that they couldn't even install themselves. It's a sad epidemic. I feel like just 30 years ago, things were way different, but I wasn't there so I can't tell for sure. My dad says kids used to build up their own cars all the time. he also said prices were a lot cheaper back then.
War-Wagon- The idea crossed my mind, and I'm still considering it, but didn't want to have the deal with custom adapter plates between the engine and transmission.
JRMichler- very good point. Something I may have to consider. I think I will end up going without the narrower rear track because I would have the find/make new axle shafts and I'm trying to make this a lower budget build. obviously it will hurt drag, but I'll just have the make a longer boat tail!
