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IH8-V8 wrote: Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:10 am Are there any companies out there that are doing the Ford 8.8 rear end for datsuns?

Linda wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:57 am Nice project for the kids, but I think you should go stock, IMHO
Restomods take more time and I don't think you want to run out of time on the project. It is so easy to expand your project ideas then have the whole thing drag on and on. Sounds like you are getting some help commitments but remains to be seen if they come thru. Guess I am being conservative, but many a frame off resto winds up in boxes, and that is with adults. On the other hand, if you didn't dream big it wouldn't have gotten this far!
Just looking primarily at the huge value of finishing the project for the self-esteem of the young teens. Hope that makes sense.
Good luck and credit to you for your innovative teaching
Linda

redroadster wrote: Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:15 pm

Linda wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:57 am Nice project for the kids, but I think you should go stock, IMHO
Restomods take more time and I don't think you want to run out of time on the project. It is so easy to expand your project ideas then have the whole thing drag on and on. Sounds like you are getting some help commitments but remains to be seen if they come thru. Guess I am being conservative, but many a frame off resto winds up in boxes, and that is with adults. On the other hand, if you didn't dream big it wouldn't have gotten this far!
Just looking primarily at the huge value of finishing the project for the self-esteem of the young teens. Hope that makes sense.
Good luck and credit to you for your innovative teaching
Linda

Yes you need to relay that modifying later years will or could go against federal epa laws , because the kids may think these cars rules are all the same.