Zeke, when you hear things like that about gauges and tanks etc. remember that all of those things can be changed. For instance, I'm on my second BDR (for sale BTW) and decided to put fuel injection on my
actual big block so I ordered the aluminum tank already set up for the return line etc. If you haven't called Jay and you want a new BDR, you probably should. He can steer you through the technicalities.
If you don't mind used, try looking here:
427 Cobra Country--Ford AC Cobra replica manufacturers SUPER-SITE