Update 1/29/13

Good news and bad news. Bodywork is on the way from Austria and should arrive in the next week. In the long run this will save lots of labor on the body fabrication. I will have to adjust the front wheel opening to fit the modern tire size I’m running in the front. I mounted Koni adjustable coil over shocks in the rear replacing the canted shocks. I will get much better vertical travel and a more linear spring rate. Clearance will be tight to the axles so I may need to adjust the position with a different lower bracket … Continue reading Update 1/29/13

Update 1/8/13

I found a supplier of Lancia 037 panels in Austria that will arrange shipping to the United States so I ordered the rear clamshell, quarters and spoiler. If the quality is good I will order the remaining body panels, replacing the front clam and bumper which are heavy and still require some fabrication in the grill and headlight areas. I ordered Corbeau FX1 Pro seats in micro-suede. I need the seats to determine the final position of the steering column. I also ordered the remaining parts necessary to finish the steering linkage. I decided against welding anything in the steering … Continue reading Update 1/8/13