Aluminium body value difference

[Godabitibi]

Hi, thanks for chiming in and give your opinion.


Things to think about!

Here is an explanation for my decisions
What I want is a real 289 Cobra but I can't affort it.
So the closest possible kit or replica is my option.
kits are actually in a 2 years waiting list.
Looked at EVERYTHING that is for sale.
Because I'm in Canada my choice is also limited because of the 15 years rule.
The ONLY car that I would buy is the red JCF for sale by one of the member here and offered on some website. And it will also need a lot of mods to be like I want it.
If I go the option of a complete running car NOW I have to sell one of mine to get the all founds, keep in mind I have to multiply by 1.52 the buying price to bring it to Canada.


So if I want to start soon I have a few options.
First I want a round tube frame for the look. The only one I know available frame alone and confirmed is from Factory Five at $7500.
I also absolutely want front leaf spring for the look. So I will have to modify it anyway.
And will my body fit on ? I don't think so ! More mods !

I came to a conclusion that a frame from scratch was the most logical choice. I can make the ladder and suspension first and the skeleton later when I get the body to fit it perfect. In the meanwhile I can get my powertrain ready and chase parts.

For the body I now have two choices. Mr Bruce at $7500 fairly soon and the coachbuilder at $30K for aluminum nest January.
Is the $22,500 difference worth it at the end ? Yes I'm sure. And it will also please ME more. I know it's all in my head.

Like I said before I have the skills and knowledge to do it and and I do my homeworks to be ready.
There are some specific parts I'm a little nervous about but I'm confident there will be solutions.

If I start the project I will need A LOT OF HELP from you guys here to source some of the parts.

Thanks for reading and helping with all my questions.

[peterpjb]

Originally Posted by Godabitibi

What I want is a real 289 Cobra but I can't affort it.
So the closest possible kit or replica is my option.

With this, everything is precisely defined, Alu-Body, round tubes, width of tires, everything, when your choice is already generator instead of alternator, you can maybe decide to build a 260 Cobra, no matter for the coach builder,
in either way there are not many variations possible and the only decision left for you is the color of the paint, the color of the interior and the question if white wall tires or not....