[john chesnut]

I started building this car a few years ago. I drove the chassis with a hot rod body that I had made back in 2008. I ran it a Run n Gun and did pretty good. I then stripped the chassis and used the complete engine and drivetrain to build my own Cobra replica. I have been sculpting the body and gathering new parts to finish her up. Last year I took a year off to take care of some health issues I was having. It feels great to have it completed. If I am successful at attaching a picture I will add more.
Some details. 1980lbs, 500hp. I built the space frame with the same wheelbase and ground clearance as the 1997-2004 C5 Corvette. The Vette suspension cradles simply bolt into my frame. I moved the engine rearward by about 22 inches from the stock Vette location to achieve a 54% rear weight balance with me in the car. The engine is a modified LS6 and is connected by a shortened torque tube to a 6 speed manual transmission.
I wish that I could debut it at Run n Gun this year but my business (not cars) is demanding my attention right now. I love my Cobra and I love my new Spyder too! Thanks for looking. John