Ok ready to buy, whats the best?

[LMH]

For what's it worth, Hurricane has suspension towers similar to original.
Larry

[Excaliber]

For me 'period correct' has more to do with you what you can readily see. All though, I really appreciate a truly well done and authentic down to the last bolt replica!

But the BIG concerns, for me, are:
Body shape, wheels, dash layout\gauges, gear shifter, seats, interior in general, steering wheel and engine. The car needs to 'look right' first and foremost. As for the myriad of other details it comes down to personal feelings. There are some things I just cannot accept on MY replica but I'd be fine with it on YOUR replica. I LIKE running a flat tappet cam, not that anyone can SEE it, but I know it's in there and thats important to me!

I certainly prefer a round tube 'correct' frame, but I wouldn't sacrafice the correct look of the body just to get one. And SOME have! Solution? Kirkham or CSX come to mind...

In the end it is good to strive for as much original detail as possible and be happy with as close as you can get within your budget.

[rat_rod_russell]

In my weird nature the vette LS7, 427 CDI, 505 HP, 495 FPT, Dry sump and 28 MPG with a C6 vette all duel A arm, all aluminum, suspension and transaxle 6 speed T56 and get the best of all three worlds (drooling). But like everybody else is saying big blocks are not cheep in any business, especially the legendry Ford 427. If you are going for a good handling car, or a daily driver go for a small block, keep the weight down but 0-60 will still scare the crap out of you. Show car - drag car, you’ll need that big block more to impress both crowds.
That just my opinion
aluminum good