Took a little sightseeing vacation (3756 miles-out for 18 days

) but back on the project
1) I have fitted my car with a soft top and plan to add it to my 2nd build. The GenII cars don't have the rear cowl loop and that is needed to mount the sockets for the soft top bows. So-o-o-o, Bend some tubing and weld in place. Looks rough now, but will be added to once the body is set in place.
2) Lowered the tops of the footboxes to match that of the originals.
3) The original firewall tilts forward 15degrees. This is probably nit-picking but I added foam wedges to the firewall and then glass it over. It will get covered with aluminum
The only drawback to all this - I sure hate bondo dust

4) Fitting the cockpit tube and mod's required to clear the O2 sensors that mount in the collectors. Trying to figure out the best way to mount and seal the forward part of the tub to the sheetmetal footbox floors. Don't think the thin butt joint is going to keep much out.

Planning out the necessary changes, but I think I have all the basics now. Time to scuff and clean the frame in anticipation of paint. Plan to use a black 2 part epoxy so it can be touched up later.