Next, we had to form up a new tie plate from scratch. We’ve actually never made this piece before because I always just use the subframe tubing instead… The piece at the top of the photo is a factory original – and was removed from my personal ’63 OTS. And when the time comes, it will go back in… Like the Lindner-Nocker lightweight, the car will be rebuilt using as much of the original metal as possible. What can I say – I’m a sentimental guy! After two proms, two graduations, a few break-ups, and the first date with your wife, you tend to get attached to stuff!