Agreed that the QA-1s are probably not the right fit for my application, but I DO admire your engineering and metalwork. Since I have no experience with mechanical work, I decided that assembling from new parts was easier than restoration or fabricating myself. So I am starting with an Art Morrison frame specifically built for the 52 Chevy pickup, and all the "goodies" to make it a rolling chassis. As of this evening, Art Morrison is going to help me switch from the Strange coilovers to the JRis, to see if they are a better fit for the frame. I really do not know if I will ever finish the build, but I am accomplishing my goals of learning the various systems that comprise a vehicle. Thanks again for caring to reply. See you again when I next get stuck.