Spent the evening screwing around with the speedster, literally. #6 self tappers are undersized for a 1/8" rivet so I've been using them instead to mock up the parts. I do need to predrill the holes with a 3/32" (I think) drill bit. Gonna be hundreds of rivets installed by the time we are done.
Finally a shot from behind the wheel. Yes, a new wheel is on the list.
If I can find out how long the radiator support rods are I can decide how much I can lay the cowl / firewall back and still have them work.