[cscobra]

Mine is a true kit. I was going to paint the chassis myself, but that's already been done (still unclear whether painted or powder-coated--either way, it was discounted somewhat since I didn't ask for it). ERA has already drilled all rivet holes for me, just as if they were permanently installing the body and aluminum panels, and they've included the necessary rivets, sealant, etc. Everything already fits well, so they've made it relatively easy for me to duplicate their effort.

I will disassemble the car completely. When I take it to be painted, it will consist solely of the frame and the sealed/riveted body (only--no aluminum panels, etc.) as a single unit mounted on the ERA casters.

To review, this car is the street model, with no rollover bar, no hood scoop, and no stripes. Exhaust will be the undercar type, dash is street type with Smith's instruments. Engine is a 381 hp, 429 lb-ft FE 390 V8 (already dyno'd) with a wide-ratio toploader and 3.31 Jaguar XJ-6 rear end with inboard brakes (I've essentially finished rebuilding the rear end). Vintage GT40 5-pin wheels are 15 x 7.5" front and rear, same offset also, with Goodyear Eagle GT II tires 235/60R-15 at all four corners.

Should be fun!