I was hot on the mid 60's Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111/112 and was actively bidding on several to do almost exactly what you are doing on this build when I stumbled on the 53 Chevy I'm finishing now, watching your progress has renewed my interests and has me looking again.
Hey Oneman you need to "Get Your Chill On" I know selling Toyota parts can be stressful but we're all friends down here and you're likely to see the occasional "8 year-old response" from time to time, I don't believe anyone is trying to be a " big tough guy" or cause any harm just a bunch of old...
Don't be mad..
Your prices for the parts that most of us down here give away are giraffe Pusay High and if people are paying you those prices then I am happy for you and wish you nothing but continued success. I know nothing about your overhead and frankly don't care why you charge what you do...
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This is a mature woman aka MILF who is welcoming to men who bring drugs to her.
Mandy is a booger sugar cougar who loves men with coke!
I don't know if this link will work but you can buy them cheap..
https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/12v-electromagnetic-brake.html
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/DHM8-12-Spring-Apply-Power-Off_60291147577.html?spm=a2706.7843667.0.0.7c1a151dEOwFKF
Gear boxes will have a small brake off the back of the motor (let the gear reduction work for you) and are spring engaged and electrically disengaged when the motor is powered.
Something like this.
https://www.stearnsbrakes.com/products/motor-brakes/servo
I say we let Don enjoy the process.
I was asked my opinion about shiddy weldz and wonky geometry by the last guy that was trying to give him money and started a poop storm. Not that I don't like Don but he's not asking our opinion so probably best we keep it to ourselves.
This is were I'm at today.
Engine is painted and I'm test fitting the new exhaust. If I get some ambition I'll start painting the underside this afternoon.