The Reliant chassis I am using for my hotrod has the engine two inches offset. I know this isn't uncommon amongst cars, but is it common amongst rods? I have had to cut out the bulkhead opening for the gearbox offset aswell, obviously, and it looks kinda odd, but then again, it might look...

excellent condition low milage motor and box removed from a dayvan, circa 1982 vintage. van had only done a genuine 68K, but the wooden caravan-back style body was rotten from it being parked under trees for a lot of its life, hence it being broken. all works as it should, have had it running...