Are you planning on building your own body or using a 'glass replica??? Sounds like a fun car to build, the "era correct" puts some real limitations on the components you can use. Personally, I wouldn't give up the safety and comfort of things such as 4 wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, etc. just cuz the old cars didn't have it.

Anyway, welcome to CHR and have fun with your project.