Back from paint!

[ebiggs1]

Well it's been two weeks, seems longer, but it is back from paint.
It is the sane color as my '93 Cobra, Vibrant Red, code "ES".
Pic in my gallery.
I need to get the brakes figured out and finish her up.

[BeasleyRB]

Very nice. Mine is in paint now. I understand about the time slowing down!

[cal.cheesehead]

I'm in the planning stages and B/B is on my short list. Now that your build is almost complete are you happy with the product?

[BeasleyRB]

Yes. The fiberglass body is first rate and the frame is strong and rigid. I've been surprised how well "things fit". Brian has been making these for over 20 years and I think it is a solid kit. Great to do business with. They have done everything I have asked and then some. Qualifying my answer some, I don't have another kit to compare mine to but overall it has been satisfying and I will have a nice car when finished.

[pmfranke]

looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how much if you dont mind ? everyone ive talked to around here wants 7 to 9 grand.eek

[bdolloff]

Your car looks great!! For cal who is in the looking stage. check your fit. I sat in a F-Five and found the car cramped for my size. great car but tight. The B&B I found to be a better fit for me, and the car is rugged. when you shut your door you have some mass there. I love mine

[ebiggs1]

cal.cheesehead
The good:
It is a very strong frame.
The people are great, especially Karen.
It is close to me. I get stuff I order the next day!
It is bigger inside than FF. I did two of FF's "2 Day Builds".
I think most of the parts are pretty standard that you would see on many kits. So that is pretty equal.

The bad:
The manual sucks and is very little help.
The body, while being one of the strongest, is rough. The body shop spent a good amount of time (my money) on straighten it.
All the mounting areas and where the body meets the frame must be galssed by YOU.

If I think of any more later, I will post them. You will have a nice car if you choose the B&B but it is true with many kits.

[ebiggs1]

pmfranke
I chose a body shop in town here. They did more than just the paint. I had them hang the doors and trunk and hood. Those items did not fit well and I thought I would only make things worse. The paint part of the job was $5000 and the extra for the rough body and the before mentioned things was $1000. Big surprise, at least by me, was another $500 for tax!
B&B wanted $4500 but I would need to have everything ready except sanding. Plus I would have to deliver the car and retrieve it a week or two later.
I could not decide on what color strips to put on it so I didn’t put any. I was torn between silver and white. I don’t like black. This way it matches my ‘93 Mustang Cobra perfectly. The strips would have been another $500.
They did a really nice job.
You know there are some really good business I have delt with and I'm sure you have soom too. Maybe we should make a list on here of the best places to get work or parts.

[ebiggs1]

It looks as you have done a fantastic job on your Cobra. I did notice you modified your e-brake, I suppose everyone with B&B does something simular.
Another point for bdolloff to consider.

[cal.cheesehead]

Thanks for your responses.

[BeasleyRB]

Oh yeah, I forgot about the "manual" (har har) and you do get to learn how to work with fiberglass!

[pmfranke]

thanks ebigggs , everything in calif is expensive ,so im going to move to Hawaii. Then calif wont seem so expensive any more. hahahahah

[cal.cheesehead]

learn to speak spanish in cal. then and only then it gets cheaper.. And use cash!