Thank you for the support!
Rick, Since I wasn't building a "replica" I decided to build it as a roadster first. I love the open top driving experience. I wanted to create the "Cobra" experience with the engines and Vette suspension that I was familiar with. I also moved the engine forward and am running a short driveshaft. I wanted more room and a lower seating position that the Cheetah allowed.
If you check out my website and click on "about" I have a narrative of my thinking and how I built my car.
On my list of things to do is to build a coupe version. Buzz created an awesome photoshop version for me.