I'm going to blame this all on my buddy Dave (Saxxon). It all started when I bought a 671 blower core from him since I had never done a conversion myself and thought it might be fun. Then I realized I didn't have a motor to put it on, so I had to get a SBC project started. But then I realized I didn't have a car to put the motor in, so ...... Anyway, I decided to build a "nostalgia" type racer so I purchased a glass 23 T body, turtle deck and rad shell along with a perimeter frame for what I believe to be a very fair price. The jig welded frame was cheaper than I can buy the steel around here. So, here is my dilemma. Should I build a 60's style Street Roadster (AA/SR) or a 60's style Altered or Modified Roadster. The SR allows only a 10% of the wheelbase engine set back measured from front spindle to #1 spark plug and will need front and rear fenders and lights. The altered will allow 25% setback and no fenders which would likely be easier to build. I've attached a couple of very blurry cel phone pictures of early mockups but hopefully you can get the idea of what I'm trying to do. What do you guys think? Thanks for your input.
Altered... and seriously... it's not my fault !! You do realize this is entirely to protect me from the Arlene's wrath when she finds out. (lol)
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