Yes, it does look like a frame up new build on this one. The article on the Equus way back in hot rod stated they were going to use shelby mustangs. I bet they recognized the needed to do a clean sheet of paper design because of constraints in the mustang unibody.
But carbon fiber over aluminum woohoo, good luck with that. Carbon fiber corrodes aluminum like nobodys business. Electrolysis corrosion. The high tech version of rock paper scissors, the carbon wins out over aluminum every time.
I work in the aircraft industry, titanium fasteners or stainless steel fasteners are used in carbon fiber because it will eat up aluminum so quick.
