1978 SF restoration, my first one.....

[BigLew]

I have given thought to either stainless or aluminum plate as you describe. I was speaking with Billy The Kid and he thought corrosion at the threaded connections may be an issue in the future. I was also thinking of using cypress or some other type of wood that is more rot resistant.

When I bought my scepter over 10 years ago, the previous owner had used Anti-Sieze on many of the bolts that had been removed in the course of regualar maintainance and modification, even the exhaust manifold bolts when he had the engine rebuilt- not a hint of corrosion. I know it can be a mess, so I keep a roll of paper towels on board for when they are needed, but I have never had a problem removing a bolt/screw-anything that had been treated with the stuff. Other people have claimed that it gunks up over time, but I have wipeed away any excess at the time of use and have never seen any evidence of the stuff solidifying or getting stiff. (OK, but how else am I going to phrase that- I can hear the laughs already, but you know what I MEAN and it's not what you're laughing about!!!)