I have been looking at M11 front ends, and they look pretty good, but I am strongly thinking of a "Volare" clip. Well, actually a '82 Cordoba clip. The Cordoba has a track width of about 62", and my coupe is about 60", or a bit less. I can get the whole Cordoba for $250, delivered, including a 318 (don't know if it will run or not). I think I will buy the Cordoba, whether I use it or not, just to take it apart, and see how it compares to the '37. I am struggling to decide what to do, and this will help break the mental log jam. If I get the Cordoba apart, and the frame and clip look like it is something I want to use, Bob's your uncle. If not, $250 isn't a very expensive lesson.
I was at a car show yesterday, and a guy whom I believe to be pretty knowledgeable, suggested going to a mid-2000's Chrysler 300, or such, with a 5.7litre Hemi. He recommended it because of good horsepower, small size (easy to fit into 37), and good fuel economy. This was not something I had considered, but it makes some sense. I am concerned about my ability to get it running in another body, because of the electronics, about which I am clueless. Another issue, is track width, which is 63". Can you make up for the extra track width with different rims, ie rims with different offset?
As always, opinions are appreciated...
Glen