Hot Rod truck body on my Cobra chassis

[john chesnut]

I have alot of friends that have Hot Rods. I wanted a unique car with supercar performance but with a style that would let me go with my friends to all of the Hot Rod car shows and events. I built the all aluminum chassis to accept C5 Corvette suspension and drive train. The engine is an LS6. The tranny a Tremec 6 speed. Total weight, with body, is under 1800lbs. The body is my loose interpertation of a 23 T bucket truck. The cab roof will tilt to get in and out or is removable so I can drive it as a roadster.

I scratch built a Cobra with the same set up. This chassis has the same track and wheelbase as my Cobra. (90 inch wheelbase) I will add this car to my Cobra and Spyder. I still want to build a Daytona Coupe and GT40. Lots of ideas, lots of projects, not enough time!

[tkb289]

John,

Great idea, very cool car! Are you going to paint it or leave it as is?

[john chesnut]

I'm going to finish up the body, have the interior trimmed out nicely and then paint it. I am thinking of a nice blue with black roof and bed cover.

[WildBill3]

Wow those gears are always turning, Nice work!

[Terry1]

A Cobra/sprint car/dirt track racer/pick up!!! Great car!

[mln385]

Looks cool....I bet it would look good as a rat rod as well.