Some more underside views:
And the finished look:
And in true Illinois fashion, it started raining as I took this shot.
Photoshoot cut short, the car headed back to be loaded for transport. Overall, this is truly enjoyable car that is a blast to drive and really takes advantage of a fresh setup that the owner can get the most from at this point in the build.
As mentioned at the start, getting a phenomenal new lease of life on a car like this doesn't have to be a 'start from scratch' approach when it comes to a full chassis. It can be foundation for the beginning of a long term build up over many years as time and budget allow, or it can be the start and end point of what would be a really solid, safe and performance-based project for many people out there.