Hi y'all,

Well, it looks like it'll be more efficient to consolidate all my decisions, my questions, and my solutions to all those questions (alongside some cool building-in-progress pics) in just one thread. Here are a few of the main specs for my build:

Basics:
  • MK4 Roadster - Complete Kit
  • Blueprint - 347 Carbureted with Power Steering
  • TKX600 with a 0.68 5th gear ratio
  • 16613 - Powder coating
  • 16758 - 302 headers
  • 16799 - Power steering kit
  • 16598 - 2015 IRS
  • 16689 - 17x9'' and 17x10.5'' Halibrand with MT tires
  • 17063 - Heater/defroster
  • 16668 - 2018 IRS 3.55 Center section, spindles, and hubs
  • 15370 - 12.88'' front Wilwood brakes
  • 15988 - 12.88'' 2015 IRS Wilwood brakes

Timeline so far:
  • 02/02/2021 - Order placed
  • 05/22/2021 - Order completed
  • 06/16/2021 - Kit received
  • 08/13/2021 - Treated all aluminum panels
  • 09/28/2021 - Finally got enough of the POL to get properly started