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Originally Posted by Rob07002
Does that mean that the guy working out of his garage or isn't a star fabricator should limit his expectaitions or goals to minimal upgrades and standard bolt-ons?
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Sometimes, yes. A person with limited fabrication skills who say, installs a weld-in clip, has a much higher chance of:
1. Improper/unsafe installation
2. Dissatisfaction of product
3. Dissatisfaction of manufacturer
4. Diminished interest in the project
5. Lack of enjoyment in the hobby
Obviously the garage-mechanic should slowly work up their skills and confidence and realize what their limits are. A mechanic who doesn't understand what he or she is NOT capable of doing can be dangerous.
IMO, hotrodding is all about modifying parts to make things fit. Even when I buy brand new parts that "should" bolt-on, I still expect to do some modifications. It's just what this hobby is about. Having personal experience in the aftermarket industry, I know it's impossible to accomodate every combination of parts or OEM tolerances, so some modifications may be necessary no matter what you do.