Re: type IV into Type III?

["Dirk Wright" <wright@pioneer.uspto.gov>]

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> I dont' know what the last guy was talking about, but I have seen type 4
> engines fit into a type 3 bay, with carbs, no sweat.  The motor was
> pancake configured to begin with.  Check out last months Volksworld
> magazine for an example of a primo conversion.

As I'm sure you're aware, the FI Type III's don't have an engine shelf and
engine tin sealing the top of the engine from the bottom. So, if you wanted
to convert a FI Type III to a Type IV with carbs, you would need an engine
shelf and tin with a rubber seal. Is this what is typically done when
converting? If so, what type of engine shelf was used? Did they use a
bus Type IV engine shelf and tin, or was ti all fabricated? Also, what about
the engine mounts? From what I can see, it looks like they are similar or
even identical between the Type III and Type IV.