Looking for Authenticity How far to go?

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Originally Posted by crendonman427sc

Hi Guys,

Planning for my 1963 - ERA 289 FIA Comp build and I am looking to build a visually Period Correct car.

This is an easy answer. Just do it.

Originally Posted by crendonman427sc

I am way more into driving than displaying so if having a 1963 289 HIPO Block and Heads, with 5 Bolt narrow bolt pattern Bellhousing and 4 Speed T10 B/W Tranny ALL WITH correct 1963 and 1964 Casting Marks is the way to go?

OR do I just get a more recent 289/302 6 bolt and be done with it?

Now we are managing to conflict a pretty straight forward goal by moving the goal posts.

Originally Posted by crendonman427sc

Just want a 300 - 350 HP streetable drive, no racing, but maybe do the odd track day run.

Obviously we felt the goal post needed one more nudge to be in better conflict with the original goal.

Originally Posted by crendonman427sc

After all the car is a replica not an original so maybe I am going too far.

Spot on! Now we have a fairly easy to see conflict, even for the casual observer, with no possible resolution that will satisfy all goals

Originally Posted by crendonman427sc

Would appreciate some opinions from you guys, as I need to make a decision soon.

Thanks and Regards

David

I think you have prepared an excellent Denver Omelet of goals and conflicts that is for all intents and purposes insoluble.

You are to be congratulated, this is not an easy goaling matrix to achieve ...



Ed