Tony,
Asked that question alot. (Remember I was hit by a new driver in the rear)
1) The first consideration was durability. Having (2) alloy cars I like the fact that this one blends the alloy and glass in areas of concern. I can work on the car with less worry and rocks from track events or driving less a concern after all this work.
2) The front portion of the car in alloy was also an out of pocket of say an additional $40k. In this market I would be upside down for sure, would rather spend the dough on another car, 65 Cooper S, or something equally as fun.
3) This car in the end will be a top notch 427 car while 3/4 alloy basically as I could not find glass body to fit or at a lesser cost than alloy prior to making the alloy deposit and I didnt want to cancel my order with Alan... That's a bad taste move in our little world. Would have been a differnt call if the frame was not accepting of the alloy.
I have two alloy cars, two partial and all that makes me a happy and lucky I feel.
My wife is a saint and always on board with my hobby.
When the alloy guy first see's the car and says "why change the front as its so good for starters" it made me think it over hard. The alloy is a talking point, the car will be on point after paint either way, I will be right side financially and its the path I chose...
