Marcos Maniacs

Don,
    Thanks for the information on the nose pivots, I am trying to get 
an idea of what I am up against on this project.  I am going to "cut 
out" the nose pivot braces and fabrcate new ones and probably put new 
plywood in the nose.  Has anyone done this that can respond on this 
forum?
    Another question is ground clearance.  8001 sets nose high but 
there is only 2 7/8in. clearance from the oil pan to ground.  The car 
has a Ford 2.8L V6, front sump oil pan.  The lower frame tube (behind 
the front wheels) is 6in. from the ground.  The fiberglass seat box
(s), under the seats, are about 3 in. from the ground.  What is the 
ground clearance of other cars of this type?  Once again, thanks for 
the help.
                   Steve V.