I agree that the 73-76(?) braces look bulky, but as I recall that was done to pass increased crash standards;
The braces did get smaller for '77 (maybe earlier, I'm not an expert on this), so you could always use a '77 style brace, and overflow tank.
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1970 Formula 400
Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.
1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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