Thanks for the replies. I've been lurking around the edges of this forum for a while now, picking up bits of information here and there, and I am still amazed at the response to requests for information and the opinions.
I'm thinking I will order the chassis painted - reason being if it needs repair or mods in the future, paint can be easily repaired....and it's cheaper too. A future buyer (but this car should be one I can hand on to my sons!) might think where else has he skimped, but if that allows the budget to include 6-pin Trigos, I'm happy.
Maybe I should add in a list of the basics that I want:
· Maker – ERA
· Model – 289FIA
· Colour – probably viking blue, no stripes. Black roll bar
· Wheels – Trigo, very dark grey (almost black but not quite) all over
· Motor - 289 or 302, with adequate power, and I want to be able to rev it. It also needs to be tuneable for emissions compliance in Australia
· Exhaust – standard ERA exhaust exiting in front of rear wheels, but able to be changed to exit at rear (for registration)
· Rear suspension – standard ERA
· Gearbox – WR Toploader
· Sway bars – convince me? but doesn't really matter at this stage
· Heater
· Lowest possible seating position, leather seats
· Right hand drive
·Instrumentation influenced by CSX 2558 and jeffy’s recent 289FIA
Glen
