Sorry for addressing this ancient post.. just getting back into things here after a break.

Scott, I appreciate your approach and not stooping to diss fiberglass or my company. We have a mutual respect.

That's why I do what I do.. there's all sorts of motivation factors in what one guy does vs. another.

Here's the base I offer for the record. Actually, the rear hole on this one is too far back because this one fits a Staage V setup, but this is essentially what you can expect, but that it will fit a couple of Eddy carbs. Once painted.... hardly noticeable that its not steel. 3X as thick as you'd expect, so you can smooth the underside if you wish. No warpage or any other pit falls. Plenty of people here can attest to that.