Thanks guys for the overwhelming responses!
GTR...the external differences between the L24, L26, and L28 blocks are very minor. Most people overlook those differences, but I'm one of those people that cannot. I had my heart set on a L28, so I made a L28
. I'm sorry that I don't have the original engine as I gave it away years ago.
I'm not a wire and tube kind of guy when it comes to hinges...never have been
. I'm currently making a set that resembles the real hinges. I do not have the resources to fabricate a fully functioning set of linkages, so I'm making hinges that will be functional and I hope, keep the spirit of the factory look...fingers crossed! I'm currently working on the hood, and underhood bracing, so there will be an update soon.