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My brother-in-law had Memory Lane Motors in the Seattle area for 20 years. People who had spent a lot of money restoring their car and decided to sell would bring them in to see about selling on consignment. With parts, paint, tires and wheels, new upholstery, etc, it was very easy to have more in their car than the market would support. I didn’t buy my car with investment in mind, I just wanted one, and when it comes times to sell I’ll get what I can. Mike

Do all nine original R3 cars still exist, and I wonder if there are still any 3 speed cars that haven’t been converted?

And did you build your own brackets to attach it to?

Thanks guys. Michael have you sold any more? And thanks to A0136 for packing it back from the meet. Mike

Got the air dam mounted.

I hope to get my air dam installed today and post a photo. Mike

I agree. More about protection than look.

Grant Got my new 7/8” front bar mounted. I didn’t have enough room to slide the bar over far enough to get the other side in, but I didn’t have any trouble raising the bracket up. Held the end bolts with a needle nose vice grip. Hardest part was getting the new brackets bent into shape so the holes would line up. is there a final verdict in swapping for the shorter steering arms? People happy with the results? Mike

Maybe I could find a used rusty one and paint it black.

I haven’t checked but I’m guessing factory grilles are pretty scarce?

I agree with the black for the grille. Lots of options for materials out there.

No holes and no grille. 3 options - try and find a factory grille, build a grille, or leave it out.

My 83 has no grille and I don’t see how one would be attached. Parts book isn’t much help. Looks like lots of options on materials. I’ve painted the air dam I got from Michael Phillips and was considering fabricating a grille as I was flopping around on the floor installing that. Mike

Anyone have any experience with this company and their grille material? https://www.customcargrills.com/index.asp

Thanks Grant, I’m going to give that a try here in the next week or so. Mike

I’m going to swap out my sway bars. Let us know if you have any tips on the installation. Mike

I have mine from the 80’s, still in its plastic wrap, decades before I got my car. Mike

A guy told me he put a screw in that hole to keep the bushing from “walking” out. Don’t know if that is a thing, mine haven’t moved. Mike

Here is a site to check https://www.clocksandgauges.com/home.html

How deep is the clock body? Would it be possible to mount a quartz movement with a long shaft on the back of the body? I have a volt meter in the clock location so I’m just kind of speculating. Mike

To each his own, but I think the emblems add to the looks. Mike

Not terribly expensive, just a lot of patience and trial and error. Might find something on YouTube for working with the stuff that would make you a pro! But I agree with Zedman, I like the look of the ornament on the hood. Mike

I used an old “S” insert as a pattern. An engraver did the lettering on a black background and cut the piece to size. Made a mold with some silicone molding goop, then poured liquid plastic in the mold over the engraved plastic. Lots of trial and error, but finally got one that was decent. Mike

I liked the look of the ornament but instead of the “S” insert I made my own paying homage to the designer of the car. I also added the pirate buckles on the quarter panels but just left the inserts plain black. Mike

Steve, yeah I know where Elmer City is. That would work if you wanted to pack one of those home for me. Just need to make the deal with Michael Phillips. Mike