[lewis]

Alex,
Any build as you know becomes a trade off. In the long run it will probable be a push in dollars, but I'll have a more accurate piece when done. I know I can build the frame and suspension up cheaper than buying and have a more accurate model. What nickle- dimes a project like this is all the secondary parts and pieces. In my experience, building up frames,suspension,and all the mechancials will be the easy part. Its the show quailty exterior works that will test your skills.

Your project is first class stuff and its kind of directed me towards the 427 again. What plans did you use? Just reviewing you post and this site, I have a pretty good outline of this frame build as original. For my experience the dual control arm front suspension is pretty straight forward. Now rear IRS will be new ground for me, but the engineering issues are the same.

Also, is it my understanding you are installing a solid rear end?