The Jalopy Journal
Fatman offers complete front stub frame with MII suspension. They claim that's the way you have to do it. Don't know personally, but I have a '54...
you could build a 8" shroud for the fan
I can't think of the name right now, but it's found in the roofing section. It's sold as gutter liner. It comes in 6" by 25' rolls for $16.oo+....
Call Haneline. They are neci people and they will try to help you.
You can cut the carpet with utility knife, and then use a short piece of scrap tubing inserted into the slit to drill thru.
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