I to am a slabside fan.
Especially the Slabside comp car patterning CSX2487, CSX2476, or CSX2291 which is only done in very limited #'s by SAI (glass) and KMS (metal). If the body could take those early car rarities like rocker panel belly, rear lower valence belly, and use a street 289 dash it could be a winner.
Mr Bruce, I sent you a PM proposition about this one……
A car with the right body curves, IRS, 3”or even 4” round tubular frame set up like an early 289 however using coilover IFS for cost and ease, pin drive FIA’s, 289/302 with plain old air cleaner and basic appointments (basic to make it reliable), tubular steel seats, bare aluminum cockpit, with the right detail could surely spark interest. It would be a stand alone in the market of S/C’s and a few FIA’s offerings.
If I could I would build one today except the wife would have a few objections. Thus I would have to live in it! I can’t be alone here, easier to see/buy a finished car running versus a partial car if I plan to stay married. At least at this stage in life, youngsters…
With the right economics this could be a winner w/o issue I am sure. Pull up to a car show where the S/C is multiple and the Aurora scarce (yet inaccurate) in a comp style slab 289 car and who would draw the crowd. I remember an Aurora at LimeRock which had the interior change over to look like a CSX slabside, it really was a conversation piece since those in the know were wondering if it was a real CSX. Like any business venture you have to set yourself apart and that is why I guess it is already being initiated by the best in the business SAI and KMS.
Anyone need a kidney cause I need a KMS comp 289!
Jeff