Lookin' for more STRAIGHT LINE performance than anything else (still need to turn on the road) but a road race car is NOT what I'm after.

My 4 door '29 has a 125" WB right now...just mocked up. Luckily I'm at a point in my build where this can be adjusted.

I personaly like a longggg car...and since I'm using a four door body that measures 97" from firewall to the rear window...I did not want to have a crowded engine bay.

I temp set it up the front so the frame is 48" from firewall to centerline of front x-member ('32 style).

I have the engine set off the firewall 5" (back of head to firewall). Plenty of room for an HEI. I'm running a BBC w/long H2O pump that gives me a measurment of 36" from bellhousing to fan blade tips. Add a radiator and a grill...that puts me about an inch in front of the front x-member centerline.

Frame is 2x3 .250" wall..18" rear kick and 6" front "Z".

The engine will be a mild 450 hp one...but have plans for a much higher HP one down the road. Running a M22 4 speed and a Ford rear with a parrellel 4 link/coilovers.

Front I'm still up in the air...with the 6" "Z" and a 3" dropped I beam...looks like I can maintain a 6" oil pan clearance running 30" tall rear tires and 26" tall fronts.....just not sure if I want to run a spring pack in the front...considering coilovers as well.

Car also has a 6" chop. Not after any type of "look" for the car.Just going for "MY" style!..The car will have a finished look to it..not a pure Rat Rod look that many I've seen have. Not looking for a concourse car either...something to use and enjoy. It will be BLACK...not because that's the "IN" color...it is "MY" color.

My main concern is safety and reliability. Thanks for your input.