[john chesnut]

Well, I think that I finally have a drawing attached. I received alot of great input from alot of you concerning my Hot Rod pickup truck that I have been working on. I appreciate EVERY comment and suggestion. The conversation got me thinking about what kind of car makes a successful kit. I am all about all around performance for reasonable dollars. That is why I like the new generation of Corvettes.

The Cobra is the perfect car to replicate. It looks great, It has great history, It's a blast to drive and it's basically a simple car. There are not many cars that can claim all of those attributes. But, a kit for a Cobra using all Vette parts would have a niche but would not have main stream appeal.

I am not going to produce kits. But, I want my next project to be something that is more main stream than some of the cars that I build. I saw this drawing and I thought that it was very cool. I did not draw this but I love the concept. My favorite Corvette is the 1968 Stingray. I am thinking that a customized Stingray body on my chassis using new C6 Corvette suspension and drivetrain could be the perfect blending of the old, the new, and something more mainstream. The Stingray has a 98 inch wheelbase and is under 48 inches tall. It is just under 3 inches narrower than the C6 which means that even flaring the body wouldn't look out of place. I am thinking of a one piece tilt front end, my over the top headers for great leg room. This car is essentially the same size as the 9000 series Daytona Coupe. I know that it doesn't have the racing history of the Daytona or Cobra or a Shelby personality but I think that it would make for a great ride. A company could make a kit of this car and be around the same price as the FF Daytona. What do you think? Thanks, John