[jdean]

I can speak from experience. I was really pulling for Don/DV to take things over. Based on what I had learned, I knew my chances of getting treated fairly depended on them getting their hands on CR before I was comfortable sending the money to get the rest of what I needed, which was a lot - body and all that goes with it.

I did not want to risk the frustration and loss that serveral of you have experienced in the past, and I am thankful for this forum to help me learn from the experience of others.

As I knew from his reputation, Don exceeded my expectations. He sent me everything I ordered, when promised, about 20 seperate pieces, all new stuff. Communications on delivery time and while my order was en route to me etc. were very good.

Pete Johnson has been more than helpful, quickly tracking down and sending me misc. hard-to-find small parts I needed for the windshield frame, even though I did not buy the windshield frame from CRII.

Body fit and finish is very good. Hood, trunk and doors will need very little work for paint prep.

When I got started, I looked at 3-4 popular kits, and I really liked the CR chassis design, longer body, and the way it fits together. Now that a great kit is in the hands of quality folks, it deserves to be a real market contender.

Here in Texas, Jay Nordstrom is a creative builder (of CRs and even more complicated cars), and he has been a great source of advice for me as well.

Petek - your CR build web site is also a source of encouragement, so thanks for taking the time to document it online.

So now I have EVERYTHING to finish putting this thing together (except time, of course).

John Dean