1963r2

I thought the hole was there for fuel lines but it never got used. I guess it was used as a vent for the tank but ended up rusting the tank out and the rear seat. I would think a watertight vent would be a good idea. Pb

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I did many years ago, it seemed fine. Unfortunately the completed dash is still sitting under my bed waiting installation but the pad went on quite well. Certainly less flexible than the new ones. Pb

Front coil spring.

California

Not yet, still working on my original car first. Hopefully I will get a chance soon. Have you made any progress?

Having a Hawk and a Champ I would have to think the Avanti although I'm not sure what a Lark custom is. No windows or bows etc to pull out. Pb

You could cut down a Lark one or are they different. Pb

Loosen the 6 bolts where the hinge attaches to the door and slide it back. Hopefully there is enough movement left in the captive nuts to get the door where you need it. Pb

Grab an Avanti 2 door as well, I'm sure they are heavier.

I thought I heard of one using a Nissan leaf

A different spec auto gearbox? Not sure what the difference was. Pb