I got the rack mounted in the finished brackets. It went together nicely and I'm pleased. The alignment looks good too. Because of the several competing issues with respect to the rack mounting position, It took much more work than expected, but all-around, I think the compromises taken in each area were good, sensible ones. If the roadworthy car behaves like the suspension program predicts, it should be a very good performer and quite tunable too.
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One problem I haven't solved yet is the connection of the rack back to the firewall. A lot of builders seem to favor that single bearing that rides in a piece that looks like a big eye bolt with a movable bushing in the center of it. That solution does not appeal to me. I'm thinking of some kind of simple box structure with an intermediate shaft in it, riding in bearings at each end, and each end having a U-joint.
So, as indicated in the photo below, there would be two shafts besides the one in the box (if I go that way). The first would be from the rack to the box, and the second would run from the box to the firewall. I'm really open to suggestions. Thus far, it's just a thought, not a design.
I don't have to solve that issue right now, but I could. If I don't work on the "intermediate box", it is likely time to put the chassis back on my homemade rotisserie and finish up all the welding of the suspension brackets, etc., etc.
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Then I could start on some new, non-suspension stuff like the fuel tank, running the fuel and brake lines, looking at the wiring requirements and where that will all run. The engine and transmission mounts are already done, the rear axle has been placed and all the suspension parts accounted for. I do need to have a drive shaft built, and install the hydraulic clutch setup on the bellhousing. The emergency brake is done, but I have to have cables made. There's a lot of basic stuff to do, but it will all be new things, so a nice change.
Cheers,