What's up with the nasty grab on my 74 Super Rat clutch? Going to replace the clutch. Should I buy a whole new unit or replace plates and springs? Will be racing it next season.

There I s a 71 or 70 in the seattle craigslist. rough shape but not bad

The SR' pipes I have had had a round tapered ring about 3/4" wide that would go around the pipe and bolt to the frame tubing where the frame comes up. This may be difficult with your pipe. Possibly weld a flange to the back side of the pipe with a couple of small holes you could run a small u b...