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Hi Dave, and congratulations on ordering your ERA 289FIA.

Comments:
Viking Blue – perfect colour choice for an FIA or USRRC replica, and same choice as mine (it's an AP 289FIA)
(My engine is a 302, gearbox is a Toploader)
Wheels - is there another option other than the FIA style wheels? I had seriously considered painted matt black, but they look so good in their standard polished rims and silvery grey centres that they are staying that way. They really suit the blue body.
Agree that quick lifts, Roll over bar and brace should be black.
Dash – mine is a drop centre roadster dash, similar to a number of original USRRC cars, and also same as one that you might know of, COB6008.
Seats – why not leather? My upholsterer used 2 hides, at a cost of around $300 (for the hides), which also left enough for my leather covered dash. Leather smells great too. I have Smiths gauges too, but sounds like you’re going the more normal comp. dash route with SW gauges?
What about a genuine CSX-type Moto-Lita steering wheel?

Enjoy the anticipation!

Cheers,
Glen