Lippy;
I own ERA 773 in Lodi CA. You sons' will learn a lot more about motors if you have it built locally. A lot of the Bay Area Cobra motors are done by Neil Ruegsegger in Danville. Check him out before going to an out-of-area builder.
neilshop@comcast.net.
ERA is a great choice. Very happy with the car. Ct. Custom has a good reputation for paint jobs. The local go-to guy is Ken's Custom Autobody in Yuba City.
Cheers...