broken dipstick tube

[matt cook]

the copper will be fine, I can spray it flat black like the one that was on there - it will look exactly the same.

I was going to measure the existing one, and cut this tubing to length - oil readings will still be accurate - probably within 1/32 of an inch.

Yes, I know that this car has collector value, but the dipstick is the least of my worries, it is also missing: (replaced with)

original heads (ported E7TE)
original rocker arms (crane 1.7)
original exhaust mainifolds (MAC equals)
original intake manifold (Edelbrock RPM)
original 2-barrel carb (Carter AFB)
original SROD transmission (T5)
original shifter (Hurst)
original front seats (95 GT)
original metric wheels (10 holes)
original single exhaust (duals out the sides)

I think that a collector would notice these things before the dipstick.

Yes, I know that I should have removed it, but I didn't as I was not actually installing them yet - just seeing what I needed to move - which is what I learned the hard way. It must have been previously weakened - because it just snapped.

This car is a play toy, and that is how I treat it. I am gonna enjoy it, screw the next owner...

all that having been said, Mach, Chris, and Jerrys84 - thanks for your replies - I really mean that, I'm just in a pissy mood tonight.

if this was a rant, I apologize...

take it easy,
Matt