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Getting 'interesting-er' with lots of insight coming out.
But where is OP???

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Originally Posted by ERA Chas (Post 1213750)

But where is OP???

He bought a POS Corvette late this afternoon.:cool:

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Originally Posted by ERA Chas (Post 1213750)

But where is OP???

When you pull the pin and toss the grenade, you don't hang around to hear the "bang"......................

Are we that unlovable?

We really deserve each other. :MECOOL:

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Originally Posted by rodneym (Post 1213755)

Are we that unlovable?

We really deserve each other. :MECOOL:

Uhhh, isn't it time for you to knock off for the day?:cool:

Indeed. My beautiful bride will have din-din waiting.
I'll try to keep it down for the debates.

Do you want to be a "yes" man?

If you want to answer yes to is it a Shelby, then buy a Shelby. If you want to say yes to is it a Shelby engine, then put a Shelby engine in it. If you want to drive a Shelby Cobra, buy a Shelby Cobra. If you dont care....well then....:LOL:

See Marc?-since you're not shopping for assholes, look past the 'personalities' and prejudices and absorb the bits of information.
But you gotta supply some of your needs and wishes to get more than generalities. If you're staying away while you research, great-just tell us.:)

Welcome to the madness Marc...

Judging by this post of yours taken from another thread.

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Originally Posted by Marc Wulf (Post 1212044)

Hi everyone ,
I'm a new member living in Fla.Ive wanted some kind of Cobra replica or completed kit for a long time.I thought by joining this forum would help make it happen.Cant afford a lot 30k range.If anyone out there can give me any advice as to the dos and don'ts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Marc

With these parameters, I'm thinking if I was in your shoes I'd opt to purchase 2nd hand.

This will allow you to buy in without risking the bank yet have you driving the soonest possible way. It will also allow you to go through the process of tinkering and tweaking to your liking.

If my budget was $30K, I'd consider:

1) If I was going for originality A Contemporary CCX, similar to this one posted in classifieds, just so you get the idea. This particular one is over budget, and most CCX may be, but I'm all for getting as much as possible for as little as possible.
PhotoPost Classifieds - Contemporary Classic Shelby Cobra 427fe ____ VA - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds.

2) If I was looking for something to race or track I'd look at, a JBL similar to this one on Cobra Country:
For Sale: 1966 Cobra custom replica by JBL Motorsports. Aston Martin Pentland Green. Here! Professionally built by the JBL Motorsports team. Blah blah...

3) Other options that sit in the middle of the two posted above and that are sound options for that sort of money include:
BDR. - PhotoPost Classifieds - BDR Cobra with only 4000 miles - Washington State - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
Factory five racing (FFR) - These can be had in MkII, MkIII & MKIV (MKIV's are currently being produced by FFR)
Unique - PhotoPost Classifieds - 1966 -SHELBY 427 SC Cobra - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

There are obviously others, and as you can see you'll get many people happily trying to spend your $30K

Just telling you where I'd start if I were in your shoes and it were my hard earned.

On a side note if I had 40K This would be a done deal!!!!
PhotoPost Classifieds - ERA 289 FIA - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

Best wishes with your search...

Well done DIMIS now that's a good reply.
Bruce

$30K to spend? Unless you are a good & resourseful mechanic/builder. I would strongly suggest that you buy the best used AC on the market you can find for the 30K you have. Then refit the roadster to your liking as funds allow. IMHO, the min. cash required to build a quality AC is 40K. Saying you are a good builder, painter, mechanic, etc. All that being said, the only kit for you as a builder would be FFR MKIV. For the cash you have. It's the best value & quality (kit=20K complete) for 30K hands down. As to top 5?
1. KMC
2. CSX
3. ERA
4. ALL
5. THE REST
:D

WELCOME THE THE ADDICTION!! :eek: THERE IS NO CURE :JEKYLHYDE

I want to thank everyone for there advise and I mean "All" the advise.I guess I have until Spring to get educated with hopes that the thrill won't wear off.I really don't think it will.see I've owned some kind of muscle car all my life always having to settle,because what I've always really wanted was a Cobra! But couldn't afford it and probably can't now.So now I need to be more specific.What I'm looking for is a weekend driver used for around 25-30k well built non donor.I know I'm not going to get a rip snorting 427 for that amount of money,but something with maybe 375-400 hp.My thrill comes from acceleration 0-60.I hope this helps. I thank you all once again.
Marc

I'm no expert on FFR's but I think they made a non donor FFR replica that did not utilze Mustang II suspension. I would choose FFR in your price range based on my viewing of the market. Midstates is another choice but I think they may be more and I think they use donor susupension. As to the FFRs:

They are a proven product.
Reputable company and support.
Very popular and affordable resale.

Good luck.

Cheers. :)

Wow I guess I did open up a can of worms..........,oh I meant snakes.I hope everyone sees my recent post.Especially guys like Patrick and I mean respectably.

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Originally Posted by Marc Wulf (Post 1213832)

Wow I guess I did open up a can of worms..........,oh I meant snakes.I hope everyone sees my recent post.Especially guys like Patrick and I mean respectably.

Sub $30k cars are out there, and you will eventually find one that is not too bad. Horsepower-wise, you won't have any problems at all -- it's the bazillion other things with these cars that you just need to learn about, see, touch, feel, and decide whether or not they are important to you. Once you do that, you may find that you would prefer not to have a Cobra at all rather than have the ones that you can actually find that are in that price range.

The first one on the list above is a Contemporary Classic , it just don't get no better than that!!!!! And she looks like a beauty!!

Patrick,
Thanks for all the advice
Marc

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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1213680)

Marc, a lot of guys have gone through what you're going through. With most of them, the urge to get a Cobra will pass. For others, they will buy one and, within a year or so, will realize it was not what they thought it would be. If you were paying me a ridiculously large fee to give you the best possible advice I could, I would tell you to target the spring of 2013 for getting your Cobra and, between then and now, start reading every thread on this site, starting with the oldest. You can "speed read" some of the highly technical, or goof-ball, threads. Then, make contact with your local Cobra club and meet some of the guys. Odds are, your desire for a Cobra will pass before next spring, and if it doesn't, you will, by that time, know what it is that you want. Seriously, this is the best advice money can buy.:cool:

Wow, dare I say I like this advice? It is almost exactly what I did, although I needed about 2 years of research and thought to finally pull the trigger on a new SPF. No, I am not saying it is the best replica out there, but it is exactly what I wanted. After having the car for more than a year, it remains the highlight of any day that allows me to spend some time behind the wheel.

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Originally Posted by chucks1 (Post 1213884)

Wow, dare I say I like this advice? It is almost exactly what I did, although I needed about 2 years of research and thought to finally pull the trigger on a new SPF. No, I am not saying it is the best replica out there, but it is exactly what I wanted. After having the car for more than a year, it remains the highlight of any day that allows me to spend some time behind the wheel.

I'd argue you're totally wrong! ;)
If its exactly what you wanted, then SPF IS the best replica out there for you, and likewise for many others!

An SPF is a good choice. Glad 2-years on she still make you smile.
When I open the garage door my chariot still gives me a warm and fuzzy