[Mr_Bigglesworth]

Hi Everyone! Just stumbled accross this site and signed up. I'm looking at picking up a used replica that still needs a bit of work and had a few questions (a few to get started at least).

Few things I know so far: Supposedly a Shell Valley. Engine is a bored/Stroked 390.

Wanting to have as a weekend around town car and once a week drive to work (8 miles).

1. The main concern is that there is an oversized oilpan that sticks down leaving only about 2" clearance to the ground. Has anyone dealt with this? Seems like I'd need raise the front end? What is realistic clearance for the roads... 6" min? I'm guessing the large oilpan is likely due to the stroker engine. I wonder if I could just switch it out to a smaller pan?

2. Apparently it was built by Trac Stephensen. I see his name around a bit, looks like he was in Colorado in 2007 then in Austin, but contact information looks outdated. Does anyone know if he is still around?

thanks!