-My thinking for a "typical" FFR in that regard would be:
Solid axle, 351 "crate type engine", all standard amenities, Mustang II type suspension in front. You know, something like a "typical" guy might build on a "budget". FFR's stongest point IS the "budget" approach after all.-
Excal, Mustang II front end? You must be counfused with the replicas out there that use the Pinto suspension. The standard FFR uses a late model Mustang spindle and lower control arm, (tubular lower is an option) adjustable tubular upper and coilovers.
I think this is hilarious, and yes I know (at least I think) it's simply an theoretical exercize. C'mon, comparing cars that are either lower end cost-wise (FFR, Hunter, Backdraft etc) and cars that attempt to exactly replicate a 40 yr old design (SPF, ERA, Kirkham, Shelby) to a F-1 chassis with what looks sort-of like a Cobra body on it.
Now the JBL is a truly awesome machine and a marvel of engineering genius, but it's no more a 'Cobra' that Bart Carter's Levy-built wonder (though at least that car retains the original wheelbase) They are both way out into race car territory and no more related to what SA put out than a new Vette is to the 50 yr old original.
At any rate, it makes for interesting reading, carry on!
