Joe, Thanks for the cowling advice. Since I bought the "firewall aft" from Kitfox, the boot cowl is not part of the kit. I have started from scratch and certainly agree that it adds hours to the project. But hey, it's a fun project. I may even build a mold if the original part comes out pretty heavy. I have considered the cowling ring, but am not going for speed either; my other airplane is a Glasair that I have been flying for 12 years.
Also, if I smell that BBQ, I'll be heading that way. -- Don