The trouble is that the outside dimensions are different which will probably not be a problem on the stock steel alternator bracket but it is on mine. I made a template for a new bracket from cardboard and got it right after a few times. I bought a piece of 10mm thick stock bar aluminum and traced the cardboard template with a waterproof marker onto it. After this I mounted my jigsaw upside down in my workmate and cut out the rough shape. Then a lot of filing, grinding and sanding until it was a good fit and smooth enough to polish it. I spent something like 5 hours for just 1 bracket....this is how things sometimes go when building a car.

The valve covers, intake manifold and generator casing will probably be powdercoated for a durable and easy to clean finish. I am thinking of a dark grey or gun metal like color so the aluminum and chrome pieces will stand out more. It is middle of April 2006 now and finally it is getting a bit warmer and the days are getting longer. Until now it has been really cold so I couldn't proceed with applying the sound deadener. It will not stick and is real hard to form when it is cold. I have no power in my garage but I do have a small generator for (light) power tools or a small electric oil filled radiator heater I have. Before applying the deadener mat I place it on the heater so it becomes pliable and sticky. Actually it takes a lot of time and money for something you will not even see once the car is finished........ I hope it is actually as good as people say it is and will indeed give a more quiet ride (and better sounding stereo as a bonus). I am still not finished with applying the sound deadener but I made good progress.