[jeffko]

When you consider space for the donor car, disassembly, refurbishing costs I wonder if a donor is worth it. I have budgeted 25k to complete the build, which seems realistic after preliminary pricing. I figure a 347 stroker making 400hp should cost $4500 then add the kit and a TKO trans and we are 18k with only 7k left. Fortunately I have a friend that owns a body shop but even then the paint job will be $1500. Brakes and suspension are still a bit of an unknown and I want to stay as close to the Shelby AC Cobra as possible.

As far as intent of the car....well in a single word...EXCITEMENT! Yeah Baby! This will also be an awesome time for my 15 year old son and my 7 year old will get a kick out of it also. I had a '62' Impala and a '69' Cuda when I was a teenager and I want these guys to get a taste of what it was like. If the car turns out really nice it would be nice to attend some shows.

Please keep the tips coming, even you Ozona. Thanks for the invite Red, I would like that.

Thanks Again,
Jeff