How many "drivable" kit/replicas have you built?

[Scott S]

The LoneStar 427 was my first, I pretty much bought all the parts from LS and started with a 302 and a automatic. Both now are residing in a 55 Ford PU. I then rebuilt the running gear with a 427W and a T-5.



My second was Pacific Roadster built ala "street" I bought just the frame and body all the rest was hand built or ebay. Also the 393w may be the most streetable of the motors I have built so far.



You may have seen my newest project on CC the SV Coupe, so far the best body I have purchased and I have no complaints about Shell Valley or thier service. I bought pretty much just the frame and body all the rest again is aftermarket or ebay. The engine is a fully lightweight screamer 331, we will see if it will hold together at the 7.5k I have planned for it.



I am just wondering how many the rest of the CC members have built assembled or created more than one project?

Scott S

[Wayne Maybury]

I have only built one, my Johnex Cobra. However, I would really like to get a GT-40 but that may cause some marital problems.

Wayne

[Tongue Pirate]

Bought & assembled my ERA for the most part. Had them powdercoat the frame, bond the body & assemble the ERA rear end. I did pretty much everything else myself. If I ever get the time & money I would do it again.

[1bad66]

I have built 2 of them so far

[Tony Ripepi]

!993 Shell Valley (before Rich Anderson bought the company) 302/T-5
1996 Unique 427/Tremec
1998 SPF 343 460/Tremec
2002 FFR Daytona (Won the Kit) built in Ohio by Double Venom, 418W/ Tremec
2004 CSX4264 Southern Automotive 427SO/Toploader
2007 SPF GT40 Aluminum 427W/ 5-speed Transaxel

Pic in my Gallery........

I have the Shelby, Daytona and the GT40 in the garage, all the rest are being enjoyed by their current owners.

Tony R.

[fasterpatrick]

I can't vote my catigorie is not listed. I've haven't completed my first cobra yet but then I am building my own custom chassis, suspension, ETC..... from scratch.


But that isn't the only driveable (useing that term losely) vehicle that I've created from a few good parts and a pile of steel.

There was the trailbuggy ATV 750 high powerd woods machine. sold to an airline pilot when I was done beatting on it.


Or how about everyones favorite, The Tank a snowmoblie trail grooming machine that resides in northern MN, its still way fun to play with.


Now I'm nowhere near done with the cobra, and I have three more items to work on when I'm finished (1) wifes 58 corvette replica C5 underpinnings (2) Ariel Atom copy stricly autocross toy (3) small two seat Hybrid sportcoupe, may design body and all. For the kids to drive when they get old enough.
There I'm done, still don't know how to vote. Patrick

[jmarsey]

Yes, I agree. There should be a category for those of us with prototypes.

[CHANMADD]

I've built 6 Cobras and 1 GT40,all but my current car are still in South Africa.

[289fia_cobra]

Built my one and only kit, an FFR. Finished last year and just wondered why the hell I waited so long!

[cobrarkc]

Finished one and working on the next!

[cobred]

I built a 23 t-bucket in 1983, an FFR cobra in 1997, and my ERA cobra in 2005.

[Andrew Teal]

Built a classic out of N.D. Got the Cobra after they close there doors in 93 all I got was body and frame, trans tunnel, dash, etc,etc, where all misssing. Did all the body work,paint and built a full coil over supenson myself. Has a 427S.O. toploader 9" ford reaend. I have been thinking about building a prototype mid engine car,. alumi body big block ford.

Andy

[db replicas]

I've built 110 so far...But I do build them for a living

Do I win a prize?

[Graham Akers]

This is my first build. It is a DRB Cobra. It is fitted with a Ford Boss 5.4 Quad Cam motor & Ford Falcon BA XR8 Tip Tonic gear box. All Ford Falcon wiring, computers & components are being run in the car.
The car runs ABS, cruise control, traction control ect.
The suspension is Jaguar Front & Rear.
The wheels are ROH Monaco 3 piece. Front: 8 1/2" X 17"
Rear: 12" X 17"
Tyres Pirelli P Zero Front: 245/45/17
Rear: 335/35/17
The interior is done with Top grade leather & Mercedes carpet.
Paint is Ford Blood Orange with a pearl.

[snakebitekit]

My FIa is on order. I would really appreciate the opportunity to pick your brain.

Dennis

[RedSnake351]

Originally Posted by Graham Akers

This is my first build. It is a DRB Cobra. It is fitted with a Ford Boss 5.4 Quad Cam motor & Ford Falcon BA XR8 Tip Tonic gear box. All Ford Falcon wiring, computers & components are being run in the car.
The car runs ABS, cruise control, traction control ect.
The suspension is Jaguar Front & Rear.
The wheels are ROH Monaco 3 piece. Front: 8 1/2" X 17"
Rear: 12" X 17"
Tyres Pirelli P Zero Front: 245/45/17
Rear: 335/35/17
The interior is done with Top grade leather & Mercedes carpet.
Paint is Ford Blood Orange with a pearl.

Hey, GA, I think pictures would would be great!

[Sean_Day]

There should be an option for those who are still planning to build or purchase already built.

[silverback]

scott show us new pictures of youre daytona. We be waiting for some time.

[silverback]

scott we sent you a private e-mail

[RKAY]

I have built 5 of my own cars (all FFRs) and have worked on many other friends FFRs. My first was a 347 roadster, then a spec racer, then I sold those two to purchase my coupe which I still have; another spec car, and another roadster with one of "Bill"s" Super FE motors.