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I have found a few more pictures that show some different approaches to the challenging transition area from passenger compartment frame to front frame horns.  Here they are, with comments.

It looks like there are two frame members here, with the inner one angling in from the connection point with the front frame horns.

The round tube connection looks complex, and I don’t see any other connection in place.

The compromise versus the above setup appears to be moving the pedals higher.  I will have to consider this as I have floor mounted pedals in reserve and the option to use the stock units.

Interesting compromise.  I like the small tube that goes upward from the connection point and becomes part of the transmission tunnel.  Shear panels rock according to me friend Ed.

Same kind of brace from the connection point, but instead of upward, it goes backward.  Also, the round upper tube has a significant angle to it so it can be the width of the car.  My initial thought is that the companion tubing going to the center would be difficult to fit in my smaller application.

Same picture as before but this time  highlighted to show, the round upper tube which seems to make a longer, more gradual run to the outer width of the car than the previous car.  Also, the second, lower round tube would be very hard to package, I think.

That is a complex solution.  Not sure exactly what all those bars do, but I want to find an easier way than this.

These rails seem to have a lot less spread to them.  It is a dirt car, so perhaps that is not required.

Up next, the RX-7 side of things.

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