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The Kill Bill Mangusta was formerly owned by a welder. I don't have photos as this time to share with you, however, he basically "boxed-in" the chassis with thicker steel around the original chassis and gusset plates. The welding isn't exactly of Jack Roush quality but is decent. Even though there was extensive welding performed, some cracks were found along the rear-most chassis member that have been fixed. I saw a Mangusta being restored once by Doane Spencer (deceased). He told me the Mangusta chassis was made out of "case-hardened toilet paper".
When the Fox Mangusta was built by PI Motorsports, a separate sub-frame was made encircling the passenger compartment and tying into the rear of the car. The spine chassis is just not enough by itself to deal with the anemic 302, much less a highly developed engine such as is mentioned in the chatter on this BB.
PI Motorsports built me a set of Stainless Steel coolant tubes to replace my rusted original style items. You might check with them at 714-744-1398 if you desire.
I would enjoy seeing photos of other folks 'Geese, especially ones in restoration. Ciao, Dave