patrickt....I
did not see any reference to "FFR guys" in the statement by vettestr. Rather than turn jackmi's thread in the wrong direction .....
I'd like to agree with each of Bill's comments as solid baseline considerations. If I may add you may want to start by contacting the major manufacturers for their brochures and marketing DVD's. Start at the websites. ...call...consider visiting a company if time allows.
But hey...there's nothing wrong with spreading those brochures across the table on a summer afternoon ! Take your time..don't rush..enjoy the fact you have the options to pursue such an awesome goal !
Besides concerns already mentioned, how much work you want to put into the build or pay/participate in having it built by a local race shop, how much money you can afford to spend and how owners in your area express their satisfaction with their company are key factors in your decision. The worst thing for any home build is not having good customer support and technical advice when you call for help! A good start is obviously NOT choosing a manufacturer who has a frustrated customer base. You can meet Cobra replica owners at most local cruise nights. Ask the questions. Half the time Cobra owners are approached at gas pumps or outside a local store. In my area it's a given on a sunny weekend afternoon. Most guys love to spend 5+ minutes talking about their Cobras, hot rods or musclecars. You learn a lot about different kits while narrowing your decision talking to these guys. At cruise nights guys sitting near their Cobras ( or better yet groups of Cobra owners) at cruise nights are usually more than happy to talk you to death about their cars ! And....very likely you establish friendships for when you are doing the driving down the road !
