Thanks for that info Jack. Good thing I'm unemployed, huh? That is a good point, and I'll discuss it with my insurance agent to be sure I'm not left out if I were to drive it to work some day.

Dave: I think it is cast aluminum. I felt that I could fab one up from steel too, but for the finish welding I would have to get my Kid involved to do it neatly, and I just don't want to take any of the few days he gets to the shop away from his project. The clock is ticking for him too, and I want to see him devote every second he can to getting his running.

If I can just send this guy a template and get the finished product back all done, it will allow me to be doing other stuff while I am waiting. His website shows his '32, so being a hot rodder himself should insure me getting back a pretty nice piece. Sounded like he knew his stuff on the phone.

Don