It can be done! How handy are you?
Part of the essence of AC MKIV, factory built Continuation car, is that is was an original continuation in it's own right.
fleabay example: (Car shows underside pics = great!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AC-Co...em130211944987 LOVE IT!
I personally love these cars since they capture the essance of the 60's cars as do high end replicas. I also beleive that they should remain as they were from Brian Angliss 302 powered, no pipes, etc.
How do they differ from CSX cars:
1) Interior was larger to aid in the experience
2) Dash is different configuration, love/hate design
3) Doors are different as they add protection versus the frail doors on CSX
4) 5mph bumpers on MKIV
5) Trunk fits full spare and jack and is not CSX style
6) Nose is different as BA changed that, slopes lower
7) Three MG style wipers
8) Frame uses changes to take advantage of SB Ford with 5spd
9) Less rear end frame exists as it only needs to hold up to 225hp
10) Inner fenders on MKIV exist to protect from underside rock damage
11) Side markers and back up light are in body
12) Under hood aspects are different in many ways Larger foot box = less room
13) MKIV does not use floor mouted pedals
14) 16" pin drive wheels
15) Power brakes, heat, radio etc...
16) etc etc etc etc...............
They are great cars with individual character, if you want FE go KMS as it is set up for it and more accurate. Changes in these cars are very expensive so consider that cost with MKIV, it will be cheaper to buy KMS already set up for speed. If you have a pounded/trashed MKIV that is already no longer OEM, might be a possible sub for FE? 460??
My feeling is that if you have a nice MKIV leave it OEM as once changes are made they do not help value. The red one on fleabay last month had several nice changes but really take a factory built car and hot rod it. Probably not great for resale value for those looking at MKIV ownership. Nice for those that want aluminum body well built car though.
AKL1131
Interior of another car:
