[Wayne Maybury]

Cal
They would build the frame to accept any combination of engine, transmission, differential. When I ordered mine, I specified a 351W, toploader, and a Lincoln Versailles rear end. I took the differential housing to Johnex and they (probably CSC) cut off the unwanted brackets and welded on new parts. The frame came powder coated black with everything welded in the proper place to accept my drive train.

Marc
As far as the HOC deal went, I only heard one side of the story so I do not want to speculate as to what really happened but Johnex was doing well until they got tied up with HOC. It all went down hill very quickly after that. I don't know who was right and who was wrong but I saw finished cars sitting in the Johnex shop for months just collecting dust. There is usually only one reason why a seller doesn't ship product to a buyer but who am I to say what was going on.

As far as costs are concerned, a company like CSC can probably produce a frame cheaper than you or I could. They are professional fabricators with all the right equipment, certified welders, etc. It is quite normal for most manufacturers to purchase many parts that have been made for them rather than make everything themselves.

Wayne