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Old 10-03-2009, 03:35 PM
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Question Need advice on Cobra I.D.- Keep it or lose it after a total frame off rebuild?

What's your opinion on changing the builder on a Cobra that was built by a not so reputable builder after you do a total frame off resto and change everthing that was questionable in the origional build? I have a car that was built in 1985 by a guy that brings hate and discontent when his name is mentioned around Cobra owners. When I get finished with this car I will have less in it than if i would have bought it new from this guy. So I'm OK with the cost and the car but if or when I decide to sell it (working my way up to a Kirkham) would it be dishonest to say it was a hand built no name car? Would it be worth more or more pleasing to the ear not to associate the car with the origional builder? When I bought the car (sight unseen and builder unknown) I didn't care who built it and I didn't know enough about the Cobra replica comunity and what a difference it makes. I had 24 hours to decide if I was going to buy it. O'well I was just thinking about it and thought I would ask the experts for some advice. Any coments?
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