[john chesnut]

Again, thanks for ALL of the input. This is an interesting discussion and it really has me thinking. As for the chassis. One of my previous customers is a retired GM chassis/suspension engineer. He is also a consultant to major companies in this field. He has helped me as I made use of the Vette parts in the shorter wheelbase/narrow track Cobra sized frame. I believe that with proper roll over protection that the frame would be legal in different forms of racing.

The Vette parts are readily available and reasonably priced. They can also be purchased directly from GM for less than you might think.

I made my own body from scratch for a similiar frame but that has the stock C5 wheelbase and track. I moved the engine rearward 22inches for better balance. This body was inspired by the 1958 Lister. It is a one off.

I like the Lister alot. I believe that it had the same 90inch wheelbase as the Cobra. Beck did a Lister replica but made it longer and wider than original and used a Porsche Speedster windshield. I have thought about doing a more accurate replica of the Lister to fit the 90 inch wheelbase. Any thoughts on this option? The Vette connection would be a natural as some of the Listers were brought to the USA and were fitted with the early Corvette V8 engine instead of the Jag 6 cylinder engine. As you can see there are alot of possibilities!