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Tom
IMHO some frames look kind of simple and week but you will find that most of the manufacturers use a version of a square tube ladder style frame including FFR which now has a simi-backbone frame that probably is not much if any stronger than most.

If I was you I would concentrate on what suspension the frame is designed for and how it is set up for that suspension. For example if you want a Live axle car than FFR now has a new three link that is supposed to be much better than the old mustang derived attachment. If you want a IRS suspension than you have meany choices like Ford IRS, Jaguar/Salsbury, Corvette and custom using a 9" ford rear chunk.

For my money you want a IRS rear suspension and you want one that allows the propler offset in the rear for the correct look. Most of the IRS suspension cars do this with the Everette Morrison being the exception. The EM uses a stock width Corvette rear so you need a positive offset wheel similar to a C4 or C5 corvette wheel. Great for handling but not for that cobra look.

If money is no object then the Kirkham is abuut the best overall Car out there. If you want a Jag style rear then ERA, Unique and Midstates are very good choices. If the Corvette suspension strikes your fancy then Hunter, Midstates are about your only choices for now as EM is currently out of business. If you want a Ford T-Bird derived IRS there is Superformance, RUCC, FFR, Backdraft and Hunter has done a few. If you are ok wiht a live axle then you have many possibilities: FFR, RUCC, B&B, A&C, and Shell Valley.

The live axle works pretty good if you have very smooth roads but lf you have real roads consider a IRS. Your backside will thank you and you can tell the differance around curves with a few ripples.