First Post !

[kingz489]

Hi Im a new member. Im from the Detroit area. Im very excited about getting involved in building a cobra. I wont be building the car for at least a couple of years mainly because I only have a one car garage that is packed with other toys right now and I will be moving within a couple of years. But I would like to get started on something during this time I have. My question is has anyone started by building the motor first or purchase other items before getting the kit. I was thinking about going the small block Ford route. I raced a 5.0 fuel injected nitros motor in the late 80's in a mustang, so I have a good working knowledge of these motors and set ups. Should I wait until I get the kit to decide which motor to get ? Or if not hte motor what ohter itmes could I start buying now without having any issues later. Thanks !

[petek]

Welcome to the forum!

I think I'd decide on which kit first and then the motor and transmission. The kit will probably determine the suspension.

[luke-44]

King - welcome to the madness. I strongly suggest you wait until you are ready to pull the trigger on a replica manufacturer - that will subsequently decide a lot of things. Believe me...a lot can change in this Cobra world in 2 yrs....just watch this forum for a while...

I know the itch you have - to want to do something towards your goal in the interim. Why not consider some memorabilia collecting to satisfy this need while you wait? Can be fun and you can always find a resale market if and when you need the funds for the car later...good luck.

[Lowell W]

Welcome!

Since you're only about 250 miles away, you might consider attending the Double Venom Spring Fling in June (see elsewhere on CC for info). There will be somewhere between 200-300 Cobras there so it's a good opportunity to evaluate the cars and help you decide what you want/don't want. You may decide you'd like to build a car based on a 5.0 Mustang (FFR) or you may decide to go an entirely different route. Or you may decide to wait awhile and do some more looking around before you commit time and money to the project. Heck, you could spend the next two years just reading the back posts on CC!

Cobra Country is another great source of information and I recommend Curt Scott's Cobra Replica Guide highly as a reference.

Take your time, decide what your budget is and enjoy shopping for a car.

Lowell

[kingz489]

Thanks for the great advice !

[rdorman]

You must come to the Fling. You will get more ideas looking at and talking to the owners of 300 cars. It will really help you narrow down your choices. The industry has been changing at a fairly rapid pace recently and I think that peoples likes change over time.
Rick